Speakers

Dr. Badr Al-Bawardy

Dr. Badr Al-Bawardy is the Deputy Executive Director of the Medicine Center of Excellence, Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, and Consultant Gastroenterologist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.
He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Yale University, specializing in IBD. Dr. Al-Bawardy earned his M.D. with distinction from George Washington University, followed by residency, gastroenterology, and IBD fellowships at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
His clinical expertise lies in the comprehensive care of patients with IBD. His research interests focus on clinical outcomes, therapeutic drug monitoring, and medical education.
Dr. Al-Bawardy is recognized for his leadership in advancing IBD care and contributing to academic medicine both locally and internationally

Dr. Abdulelah AlMutairdi

Dr. Abdulelah Al Mutairdi achieved his MBBS degree in 2008 at King Saud University, Riyadh, and graduated with Second Honors in his batch. He completed his Medical Residency and Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship in Riyadh, KSA. Has had completed his IBD Fellowship at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Dr. Almutairdi is an IBD specialist and the current section head of the gastroenterology section at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh, and is affiliated as an adjunct assistant professor at Alfaisal University. He has several publications in the field of IBD and nutrition, where his interest is mainly focused

Prof. Ala’ Sharara

Prof. Ala Sharara is Professor of Medicine at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) and former Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology (2002–2017). He is also a Consulting Professor at Duke University, USA. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, he is a fellow of the ACG, AGA, and the Royal College of Physicians (London).
Prof. Sharara has authored over 160 peer-reviewed publications and serves on editorial boards of major GI journals. He coordinates the IBD Interest Group of the Lebanese Society of Gastroenterology and is a member of several global GI societies. A frequent speaker at international conferences, his research focuses on H. pylori, IBD, viral hepatitis, GERD, colonoscopy quality, and CRC screening

Dr. Maan Alkhattabi

Dr. Maan Alkhattabi is an Assistant Professor at King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh Campus, and a Consultant in Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Alsalama Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a strong academic and clinical background,
Dr. Maan Alkhattabi is dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of IBD. He actively engages in medical education, training future healthcare professionals while providing specialized care to patients with gastrointestinal disorders.
Dr. Maan Alkhattabi is involved in both local and regional GI initiatives and has participated in various scientific forums. His commitment to evidence-based practice and academic excellence has positioned him as a respected figure in the field of gastroenterology and a key contributor to IBD care in the region.

Prof. Vipul Jairath

Dr. Vipul Jairath, MBChB, DPhil, is Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics at Western University in Canada, where he also holds the McDonald Endowed Chair in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Clinical Research.
He leads the IBD service and fellowship program at London Health Sciences Centre and is internationally recognized for his expertise in clinical trial design and therapeutic innovation. His research has advanced outcome measures now widely used in IBD trials.
As Chief Medical Officer at Alimentiv (formerly Robarts Clinical Trials, Western University), Dr. Jairath oversees global research and development strategies, working with academic investigators, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical partners.
His leadership continues to shape the future of IBD treatment and improve the quality of care for patients worldwide.

Dr. Heba Alfarhan

Dr. Heba AlFarhan, is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, specializing in Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), at Thunayan Al Ghanim Gastroenterology Center, Al Amiri Hospital in Kuwait. She is President of the Kuwaiti Gastroenterology Association and Executive Board Member and Vice Chair of the Communication Committee at the International Bowel Ultrasound Group (IBUS).
Dr. Al Farhan completed her IBD fellowship at the University of Calgary, Canada, with advanced training in bowel ultrasound. She holds board certifications from KIMS (Kuwait), the Saudi Board, and MRCP-UK. An accredited trainer in bowel ultrasound, she has multiple international publications emphasizing the role of point-of-care ultrasound in IBD management, contributing significantly to advancing diagnostic tools in gastroenterology.

Prof. Nahla Azzam

Prof. Nahla Azzam is a Professor, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, and IBD Specialist at the Gastroenterology Division, Department of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital in Riyadh. She is also the Associate Director for Assessment at the Postgraduate Medical Education Center of KSU.
Actively involved in national medical initiatives, she is a Board Member of the Local GI Examinations Committee under the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) and currently serves as Treasurer of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association. Her leadership and dedication have made significant contributions to gastroenterology education, research, and clinical excellence in Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Mashary Attamimi

Dr. Mashary Al Tamimi is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Specialist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh. He earned his MBBS from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and completed his Gastroenterology Fellowship at Western University, Canada, with advanced training in IBD. Dr. Attamimi is highly experienced in managing complex gastrointestinal diseases, particularly Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and advanced endoscopic interventions. He is actively engaged in clinical research, has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals, and regularly presents at national and international conferences. Committed to improving patient care, he collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and contributes to professional medical societies, advancing the field of gastroenterology and IBD management in Saudi Arabia

Dr. Khaled AlNafissah

- Gastroenterology consultant in King Fahad Specialist Hospital-Buridah
- Adult GI fellowship director
- Head of medical day care unit

Dr. Ahmed Alghamdi

Dr. Ahmed AlGhamdi is a distinguished gastroenterologist and hepatologist whose educational journey includes an MBBS from King Abdul Aziz University in 2007, a Saudi Board in Internal Medicine in 2012, a Saudi Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology in 2015, a Canadian Clinical Fellowship in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in 2018, and a Fellowship in Epidemiology and Biostatistics in 2024. Dr. Al Ghamdi has many published papers in distinguished medical journals covering topics in gastroenterology, hepatology, and IBD. He has spoken at numerous conferences, locally and internationally, sharing insights and expertise on various topics

Dr. Turki AlAmeel

Dr. Turki AlAmeel is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at King Fahad Specialist Hospital in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. A graduate of King Saud University in Riyadh, he completed his internal medicine residency in Canada, followed by gastroenterology training at Western University and an advanced fellowship at the University of Alberta. In addition to his general gastroenterology practice, Dr. AlAmeel has a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
He serves as a Board Member of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association and is a former Associate Editor of the Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology.
Dr. AlAmeel has authored several peer-reviewed publications in gastroenterology and IBD, contributing to advancing clinical care and research in the field.

Dr. Mariam Mukhtar

Dr. Mariam Mukhtar is an Assistant Professor at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah and a Consultant Gastroenterologist specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). She completed her internal medicine and gastroenterology training at the University of Toronto, Canada, and holds the American Board of Internal Medicine certification.
Dr. Mukhtar further advanced her expertise through a clinical IBD fellowship at St. Mark’s Academ￾ic Institute and National Bowel Center in London, UK, one of the world’s leading IBD referral centers.
Dedicated to patient care, research, and medical education, she actively contributes to the advance￾ment of IBD management in Saudi Arabia. Her work bridges international expertise with local health￾care needs, enhancing outcomes for patients with complex gastrointestinal conditions.

Prof. Mahmoud Mosli

Prof. Mahmoud Mosli is a Professor of Medicine and Consultant Gastroenterologist at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). He completed his internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Western Ontario (UWO), Canada, followed by an advanced clinical IBD fellowship at UWO. He earned a Master’s in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from McGill University, Canada, and completed an IBD Clinical Trials Fellowship at the Robarts Research Institute. With over 70 publications, Dr. Mosli is an Associate Editor for the Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology and the IBD Cochrane Collaboration Group. He has extensive experience in IBD clinical care, research, and trial design, contributing to global advancements in outcome measures and treatment strategies

Dr. Mohammed Shehab

Dr. Mohammad Shehab is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Haya Alhabib GI Center in Kuwait and Secretary General of the Kuwait Gastroenterology Association. He earned his medical degree from University College Cork in Ireland, followed by internal medicine residency training at the University of Toronto, Canada. He then completed his gastroenterology fellowship and advanced training at McGill University, Canada, where he currently serves as the IBD Fellowship Research Supervisor.
Dr. Shehab’s expertise spans the full spectrum of gastroenterology, with a special focus on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Actively involved in research, education, and professional leadership, he contributes to advancing clinical care and training the next generation of gastroenterologists both locally and internationally.

Dr. Thamer A. Bin Traiki

Dr. Thamer A. Bin Traiki is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Head of the General Surgery Division at King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh. He is a Consultant in Colorectal and Surgical Oncology and founder of the HIPEC Center at KSUMC, a referral hub for peritoneal malignancy. Dr. Thamer A. Bin Traiki holds the Saudi Fellowship in General Surgery and the Australian Fellowship in Colorectal and Oncologic Surgery from the University of New South Wales.
His expertise spans general and complex surgery, including hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, pelvic floor reconstruction, and advanced anorectal procedures. He is highly skilled in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) colorectal surgery for Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cancer, as well as surgery for advanced abdominal tumors.

Dr. Bashaar AL Ibrahim

Dr. Bashaar Al Ibrahim, MBBS, FRCPC, ABIM is a Consultant Gastroenterologist specializing in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh.
He earned his MBBS from King Saud University (2007) and completed his Saudi Board of Internal Medicine at King Faisal Specialist Hospital (2014). Dr. Al Ibrahim trained extensively in Canada, completing fellowships in Gastroenterology and IBD at McMaster University and the University of Western Ontario, as well as IBD Ultrasound fellowship (2019). He holds Canadian and American Board certifications in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.
An active researcher and award-winning presenter, he has authored multiple publications in high￾impact journals. Dr. Al Ibrahim is a member of several international gastroenterology associations and advisory boards, contributing significantly to IBD research and clinical practice.

Dr. Mohammed AlBesher

Gastroenterology consultant at King Fahd Hospital, Hofuf

Dr. Dimah Alaskar

Consultant gastroenterologist IBD specialist

Prof. Vipul Jairath

Dr. Vipul Jairath, MBChB, DPhil, is Professor of Medicine, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics at Western University in Canada, where he also holds the McDonald Endowed Chair in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Clinical Research.
He leads the IBD service and fellowship program at London Health Sciences Centre and is internationally recognized for his expertise in clinical trial design and therapeutic innovation. His research has advanced outcome measures now widely used in IBD trials.
As Chief Medical Officer at Alimentiv (formerly Robarts Clinical Trials, Western University), Dr. Jairath oversees global research and development strategies, working with academic investigators, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical partners.
His leadership continues to shape the future of IBD treatment and improve the quality of care for patients worldwide.

Dr. Mashary Attamimi

Dr. Mashary Al Tamimi is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Specialist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh. He earned his MBBS from King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and completed his Gastroenterology Fellowship at Western University, Canada, with advanced training in IBD. Dr. Attamimi is highly experienced in managing complex gastrointestinal diseases, particularly Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and advanced endoscopic interventions. He is actively engaged in clinical research, has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals, and regularly presents at national and international conferences. Committed to improving patient care, he collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and contributes to professional medical societies, advancing the field of gastroenterology and IBD management in Saudi Arabia

Dr. Badr Al-Bawardy

Dr. Badr Al-Bawardy is the Deputy Executive Director of the Medicine Center of Excellence, Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, and Consultant Gastroenterologist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.
He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Yale University, specializing in IBD. Dr. Al-Bawardy earned his M.D. with distinction from George Washington University, followed by residency, gastroenterology, and IBD fellowships at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
His clinical expertise lies in the comprehensive care of patients with IBD. His research interests focus on clinical outcomes, therapeutic drug monitoring, and medical education.
Dr. Al-Bawardy is recognized for his leadership in advancing IBD care and contributing to academic medicine both locally and internationally

Prof. Nahla Azzam

Prof. Nahla Azzam is a Professor, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, and IBD Specialist at the Gastroenterology Division, Department of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital in Riyadh. She is also the Associate Director for Assessment at the Postgraduate Medical Education Center of KSU.
Actively involved in national medical initiatives, she is a Board Member of the Local GI Examinations Committee under the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) and currently serves as Treasurer of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association. Her leadership and dedication have made significant contributions to gastroenterology education, research, and clinical excellence in Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Mohammed Alahmari

Gastroenterologist and IBD Specialist at King Fahad Medical City Saudi Fellowship Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sub-Specialty in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at McMaster University.
Program Director of the Adult GI/Hepatology Program at King Fahad Medical City

Dr. Rana Aldakeel

Associate Professor in health informatics and the head of the medical informatics and e- learning unit and the AI LAB at the College of Medicine, King Saud University.

Dr. Aymen Almuhaidb

• Interventional & Third Space Endoscopist
• Director, Gastroenterology fellowship program.
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center(KFSH&RC), Riyadh Saudi Arabia
• ⁠Chair, Saudi Gastro Association (SGA) Interventional endoscopy.