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Dr Lisa Sharkey

Gastroenterology Dubai

Dr Lisa Sharkey

6 years of experience

7,692+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Lisa Sharkey at a glance

Dr Lisa Sharkey is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Lisa Sharkey is a skilled Consultant Gastroenterologist currently practising at Kings College Hospital, Dubai at the Dubai Hills and Marina clinics. Dr. Sharkey graduated with First Class Honours from the prestigious University of Cambridge in 2004, and completed the majority of her general and specialty training within the East of England. She was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of London in 2019.  

Her expertise covers a wide spectrum of luminal Gastroenterology, with a particular focus on Small Bowel disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Clinical Nutrition and Intestinal Failure. Dr. Sharkey has made significant contributions to various journals and textbooks, including the recent publication "Essentials of Nutrition" by Elsevier and “Instant Wisdom for GP’s”. Recently, she was elected to the council of the International Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Association. She has been an invited speaker to numerous international conferences and a reviewer for journals and PhD theses.  

Dr. Sharkey is passionate about nutritional education and is actively involved in teaching and lecturing on this subject. She held the position of national nutrition representative on the British Society of Gastroenterology Training Committee for over 5 years. Additionally, she is a long term member of the renowned NNedPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health and the International Academy of Nutrition Educators. 

With extensive experience in enteral and parenteral nutrition support, intestinal rehabilitation, and various gastrointestinal disorders, Dr. Sharkey has expertise in managing conditions such as coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, reflux problems, bacterial overgrowth, functional disorders, and perimenopausal GI symptoms.  

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Lisa Sharkey

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-244730 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-69B1C193 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 367
Annual physical exam 99395 513
Vaccination administration 90471 1,241
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,318

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Lisa Sharkey
HEADSHOT
Lisa Sharkey in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lisa Sharkey with the team
WITH TEAM
Lisa Sharkey at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 119s
Meet Lisa Sharkey

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Lisa Sharkey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2142/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36135342 · cited by 167
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lisa Sharkey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4791/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30788877 · cited by 45
  3. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Lisa Sharkey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7310/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39869388 · cited by 123

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · lisa.sharkey@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Lisa Sharkey's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Lisa Sharkey treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

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  • What does Lisa Sharkey specialise in?

    Lisa Sharkey specialises in Gastroenterology in Dubai, AE. 22 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Lisa Sharkey treat?

    Lisa Sharkey treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Lisa Sharkey practise?

    Lisa Sharkey practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Lisa Sharkey speak?

    Lisa Sharkey speaks English.

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