Dr. Shabnam Safeer

About the Doctor

Dr. Shabnam Safeer is a female gastroenterologist in Aster Hospital, Mankhool & Jebel Ali, Dubai, specializing in the diagnosis and management of digestive, liver, and pancreatic disorders. With over nine years of clinical expertise and advanced training from leading government medical colleges in K...

Area of Expertise

Diseases & Conditions Treated -------------------------------------- Acid reflux (GERD) and heartburn Gastritis and peptic ulcer disease Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional bowel disorders Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) – Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative colitis Gallbladder diseases – gallstones, cholecystitis Liver diseases – fatty liver (NAFLD/MASLD), hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver failure Pancreatic disorders – acute & chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts Esophageal disorders – swallowing difficulties, Barrett’s esophagus, strictures Gastrointestinal bleeding (upper & lower GI bleed) Gastrointestinal infections and food intolerances Colon polyps and colorectal cancer screening Portal hypertension and its complications Hemorrhoids (piles), fissures, and fistulas Common Patient Problems Managed ------------------------------------------------------ Persistent abdominal pain or bloating Chronic constipation or diarrhea Unexplained weight loss or poor appetite Vomiting or nausea Jaundice (yellowing of eyes/skin) Blood in stools or black/tarry stools Difficulty swallowing or persistent indigestion Fatigue related to liver or digestive health issues Procedures & Surgeries Performed ---------------------------------------------------- Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD): diagnosis and treatment of gastritis, ulcers, varices Colonoscopy: colon cancer screening, polyp removal, biopsy Endoscopic Band Ligation: for variceal bleeding Endoscopic Polypectomy: removal of colon polyps Therapeutic Endoscopy: control of gastrointestinal bleeding Liver Biopsy: diagnosis of liver diseases Special Focus Areas --------------------------------------- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD / MASLD) Liver fibrosis and cirrhosis care Advanced management of gallstone-related liver damage Comprehensive diabetes-related liver and gut health evaluation Preventive gastroenterology – lifestyle modification and cancer screening

Education & Qualifications

• DM (Gastroenterology), MD (General Medicine), Specialty Certification in the European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH), MBBS,