Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City opens new clinic for inflammatory bowel disease

UAE—Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a leader in specialized and complex healthcare in the UAE and part of PureHealth has launched a dedicated clinic for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to provide patients with a comprehensive and holistic approach to care.

SSMC’s IBD clinic, one of the few specialized facilities of its kind in the UAE, combines the latest technology and expertise to meet the evolving needs of IBD patients.

The clinic brings together a team of specialists to offer tailored, patient-centered treatment plans that support each patient’s unique health journey.

From the first appointment, patients benefit from a personalized treatment plan developed by a collaborative team of experts.

This integrated approach ensures patients can access all necessary services on the same day as their initial consultation, streamlining their path to better health.

The flagship IBD service emphasises holistic care, where each patient receives individualized, evidence-based treatment from a multidisciplinary team.

At each visit, patients meet with a recognized IBD consultant, a specialized IBD clinical nurse, and a dedicated operations lead who coordinate their care.

The clinic also offers in-house dietitians who specialize in IBD-focused dietary guidance, ensuring patients receive the nutritional support essential for managing their condition.

The SSMC clinic takes a proactive approach by addressing the mental health needs associated with IBD.

Patients have access to a clinical psychologist trained in IBD care, who helps them manage the emotional challenges often linked to chronic illness.

Additionally, the clinic collaborates closely with experts in related specialities, including rheumatology, dermatology, obstetrics, and gynaecology, to address patients’ other health needs.

The clinic provides access to highly skilled IBD surgeons experienced in advanced techniques when surgery is required, ensuring patients receive the best surgical care available.

The health maintenance program at SSMC further supports patients by offering vaccination services, cancer screenings, and regular disease monitoring, reinforcing their commitment to overall patient well-being. 

Dr. Mohammed Nabil Quraishi, consultant gastroenterologist and director of the IBD service at SSMC, emphasised that the clinic’s facilities are designed to enhance the multidisciplinary approach, optimizing each aspect of treatment.

In addition to their IBD-focused clinic, SSMC offers an advanced therapy infusion suite where patients can comfortably receive the latest treatments, a dedicated endoscopy facility with top-tier diagnostic equipment, and a radiology unit for IBD-specific imaging.

SSMC also actively contributes to IBD research, participating in both academic and commercial studies.

This commitment to research allows SSMC to offer patients access to new and innovative therapies through clinical trials, which Dr. Quraishi views as a testament to SSMC’s dedication to advancing IBD care.

Adding to the announcement, Dr. Abdulqader Almessabi, acting chief medical officer at SSMC, highlighted that SSMC is devoted to delivering care that adapts to the diverse needs of the UAE community.

He expressed the team’s enthusiasm for providing a full spectrum of IBD care, focused on holistic, patient-centered treatment that goes beyond simply managing symptoms to enhance access to high-quality, compassionate healthcare.

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