Dr. Jamila Khan
Specialist Gastroenterology
Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic, Jebel Ali
Experience: Over 13 years
Dr. Jamila Khan is a Specialist Gastroenterologist with 13+ years of clinical experience, including more than five years of post-fellowship specialist practice in tertiary-care teaching hospitals. She holds MBBS, FCPS in Gastroenterology and MRCP (UK), with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and pancreatic disorders.
Her clinical expertise includes inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid peptic disease, functional gastrointestinal disorders, liver diseases, pancreatic and biliary disorders, obstructive jaundice, gastrointestinal bleeding and colorectal cancer screening. She has extensive experience in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy and ERCP.
Dr. Jamila has performed a high volume of gastrointestinal procedures, including 1,000+ upper GI endoscopies, 500+ colonoscopies and 200+ ERCP procedures, along with sigmoidoscopy with biopsy, endoscopic variceal band ligation, PEG placement, oesophageal dilatation and pyloric dilatation.
Currently, Dr. Jamila Khan is working as a Specialist Gastroenterologist at Aster Cedars Hospital & Clinic, Jebel Ali, UAE, where she provides comprehensive care for gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and biliary disorders, along with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Her extensive experience in Emergency Gastroenterology includes the management of gastrointestinal bleeding and obstructive jaundice, as well as complex patients requiring multidisciplinary care.
Gastroenterology
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Education +
MBBS, FCPS (Gastroenterology), MRCP (UK)
DOH License Grade +
Specialist
Credentials +
- MRCP (UK) from Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom
- FCPS (Gastroenterology) from College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan
- MBBS from Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, Pakistan
Professional Associations +
- Member of Royal College of Physicians, UK
- Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons, Pakistan
Professional Experience +
- Assistant Professor / Consultant Gastroenterologist - POF Hospital, Wah Cantt, Pakistan (2023 – 2026)
- Senior Registrar, Gastroenterology - POF Hospital, Wah Cantt, Pakistan (2021 – 2023)
- Senior Registrar, Gastroenterology - Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan (2019 – 2020)
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered +
Gastroenterology
- Comprehensive diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal disorders
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and acid reflux
- Acid peptic disease and peptic ulcer disease
- Functional gastrointestinal disorders
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome and chronic bowel disorders
- Diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Evaluation of abdominal pain, bloating, indigestion and altered bowel habits
- Colorectal cancer screening
Liver & Hepatology
- Comprehensive management of liver diseases
- Evaluation and management of abnormal liver function tests
- Viral and chronic liver diseases
- Obstructive jaundice
- Management of complications of chronic liver disease
- Gastrointestinal bleeding related to portal hypertension
- Endoscopic variceal band ligation
- Coordination of referrals for liver transplantation
Pancreatic & Biliary Disorders
- Diagnosis and management of pancreatic diseases
- Biliary tract disorders
- Gallstone-related gastrointestinal and biliary conditions
- Obstructive jaundice
- Therapeutic management of biliary obstruction
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Advanced Endoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy (OGD) – 1,000+ procedures
- Colonoscopy – 500+ procedures
- ERCP – 200+ procedures
- Sigmoidoscopy with biopsy – 200+ procedures
- Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation – 100+ procedures
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) placement
- Histoacryl injection for gastric varices
- Esophageal dilatation using Savary and balloon techniques
- Pyloric dilatation
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy for gastrointestinal bleeding
- Endoscopic evaluation and management of complex gastrointestinal conditions