Dr. Ali Issa is a highly experienced Gastroenterology and Hepatology Specialist with over 16 years in the field. After graduating from Aleppo University, he pursued advanced studies and training in France, including at the prestigious Edouard Herriot University Hospital in Lyon, a top European center for gastroenterology and liver transplantation.
Education
- M.B.B.S., Faculty of Medicine, Aleppo University, 1998
- Master’s Degree in Internal Medicine, Damascus University, 2003
- Higher Diploma in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Damascus University Hospital, 2005
- F.S.A. in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Claude Bernard University, Lyon, 2010
- University Diploma in Digestive Functional Explorations, Claude Bernard University, Lyon, 2010
- University Diploma in Endoscopic Ultrasound, Marseille University, 2012
- University Diploma in Digestive Oncology, Montpellier University, 2014
- French National Medical Order Registration, 2014
Core Competencies
- Diagnostic procedures: Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Enteroscopy, Capsule Endoscopy
- Endoscopic interventions: Tumor resection, Bleeding control, Stricture dilation, Stent placement
- Gastrointestinal conditions:
- Reflux disease, Peptic ulcers, Achalasia, Hernias
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis)
- Functional GI disorders (IBS, bloating, chronic constipation/diarrhea)
- Colon diverticulosis and cancer screening
- Celiac disease and malabsorption
- Liver & Pancreas conditions:
- Hepatitis, Fatty liver, Liver cirrhosis
- Pancreatic diseases
- Non-invasive liver fibrosis assessment (Fibroscan)
- Other:
- Gallbladder and biliary disorders
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Placement of gastric feeding tubes
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