What is Dr. Yousef Altwalah Alshammari's specialty?

Dr. Yousef Altwalah Alshammari specialises in Gastroenterology (Gastro), with subspecialty focus on Therapeutic Endoscopy.

Where does Dr. Yousef Altwalah Alshammari practise?

Dr. Yousef Altwalah Alshammari practises at Al Salam Hospital in Kuwait, Bneid Al Gar.

What languages does Dr. Yousef Altwalah Alshammari speak?

Dr. Yousef Altwalah Alshammari speaks Arabic, English.

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Q: What are Dr. Yousef Altwalah Alshammari's qualifications?

Dr. Yousef Altwalah Alshammari's qualifications include: Medical Degree (MB, BCh, BAO), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Ireland Board of Internal Medicine, KBIM Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship, McMaster University, Canada Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship, University of Calgary, Canada Healthcare Management, MSc, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Ireland.

About the doctor

Last update Nov 3, 2026

Dr. Yousef Altwalah Alshammari is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Al Salam Hospital. With expertise in endoscopic ultrasound and biliary endoscopy, balloon dilation for achalasia and strictures and endoscopic treatment of GI bleeding, Dr. Alshammari also places GI stents and intragastric balloons for weight loss.

Specialties

Therapeutic Endoscopy

Languages

Arabic, English

Qualifications

Medical Degree (MB, BCh, BAO), Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Ireland
Board of Internal Medicine, KBIM
Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship, McMaster University, Canada
Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship, University of Calgary, Canada
Healthcare Management, MSc, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Ireland

Scope of Service

Diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases Diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower GI endoscopy, including screening colonoscopy Management of bloating, food intolerance (lactose, fructose, SIBO) and IBS Treatment of dysphagia, achalasia and GI strictures with balloon dilation Endoscopic management of GI bleeding and ulcers Management of Barrett's esophagus and inflammatory bowel disease Small bowel and capsule endoscopy GI stent placement and intragastric balloon for weight loss Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and biliary endoscopy (ERCP)

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