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Gastroenterology

Abdullah Almahmoud

Consultant Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Specialty
Gastroenterology
Experience
11+ years
Nationality
Syrian
Rating
5.0(7)

Biography.

Dr Abdullah Al-Mahmoud is a Consultant in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology at King’s College Hospital London – Jeddah, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at Alfaisal University. With more than 10 years of clinical experience, he provides consultant-led care for adults with digestive, liver and general medical conditions.

His practice encompasses reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and chronic liver disease. He performs gastroscopy and colonoscopy, including tissue sampling, polyp removal and endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding. His clinical interests include biologic therapy, fatty liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis and colorectal cancer prevention.

Dr Al-Mahmoud emphasises attentive listening, clear explanations and individualised treatment plans. His internal medicine background supports coordinated care for patients with several coexisting conditions. He provides consultations in Arabic and English.

Alongside clinical practice, he contributes to medical education, scientific committees and research in gastroenterology and liver disease.

Awards and Academic Recognition • American College of Physicians — U.S. National Winner, Philadelphia. • ACP Doctors’ Dilemma, Saudi Arabia Chapter — First Place. • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties — Best-In-Training Resident Award. • First Honours and Dean’s List recognition, Alfaisal University. • Boeing Company academic scholarship. • King Faisal Foundation scholarship.

Areas of expertise.

Acid reflux and heartburnIrritable bowel syndrome, abdominal pain and bloatingChronic constipation and diarrhoeaH. pylori infection and peptic ulcersSwallowing difficulties and food impactionCrohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, including biologic therapyGastrointestinal bleeding and digestive causes of iron-deficiency anaemiaFatty liver disease, abnormal liver tests and autoimmune hepatitisChronic liver disease, cirrhosis and its complicationsGastroscopy, colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopyEndoscopic biopsy, polyp removal and treatment of gastrointestinal bleedingColorectal cancer screening and surveillanceComprehensive adult internal medicine and management of multiple coexisting conditions

Education and training.

  • 01MBBS, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, 2014
  • 02Saudi Board in Internal Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Jeddah, 2019
  • 03Saudi Fellowship in Adult Gastroenterology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Jeddah, 2023
  • 04European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2022

Licenses and certifications.

  • 01 Consultant registration in Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology — Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
  • 02 Saudi Board in Internal Medicine
  • 03Saudi Fellowship in Adult Gastroenterology
  • 04European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology — awarded May 2022; jointly certified by the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom, the British Society of Gastroenterology, and the European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
  • 05Small Bowel Video Capsule Endoscopy — Mayo Clinic continuing professional development training and competency assessment

Professional affiliations.

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine, College of Medicine, Alfaisal University
  • Member, American College of Physicians (ACP); Current Member and Former Head of the Scientific Committee, Saudi Arabia Chapter.
  • Member, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).
  • Member, European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
  • Member, Saudi Gastroenterology Association (SGA).
  • Society Member and Committee Member, Saudi Society for the Study of Liver Diseases and Transplantation (SASLT).

Books and publications.

  • 01Associations of Vitamin D, Hepatic Function, and Inflammatory Biomarkers with Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Bioinformation. 2026.
  • 02 COVID-19 vaccine-associated liver injury and autoimmune hepatitis: a case series. Annals of Medicine & Surgery. 2026;88(5):2731–2737. DOI: 10.1097/MS9.0000000000004890.
  • 03 First Case of Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica in an 82-Year-Old Patient From Saudi Arabia. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. 2025. DOI: 10.1002/lio2.70093.
  • 04Asthma prevalence among United States population: insights from NHANES data analysis. Scientific Reports. 2024;14:8059. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58429-5.
  • 05Exploring Promising Therapies for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A ClinicalTrials.gov Analysis. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity. 2024;17:545–561. DOI: 10.2147/DMSO.S448476.
PATIENT PATHWAY

What an appointment looks like.

01
Inquiry
Self-book or speak with our care team to choose a clinic time.
02
Initial consultation
A full review of history, examination and any same-day diagnostics.
03
Diagnostics & plan
Imaging or labs as needed, then a clear written treatment plan.
04
Follow-up
Structured follow-up, telemedicine if appropriate, dedicated coordinator.
FAQ

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  • No. You can self-book directly, but a referral from your GP or family physician is welcome and helps the consultant prepare.

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