Dr. Hameed Raina

Dr. Hameed Raina is an internationally trained, highly accomplished Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with over 14 years of experience in managing complex gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and liver diseases. He is recognized as one of the leading experts in Therapeutic and Third space Endoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Enteroscopy, and GERD in the UAE.

With more than 20,000 successful endoscopic procedures performed—including thousands of EUS procedures, hundreds of third space endoscopic procedures (POEMs and ESDs), and advanced anti-Reflux Endoscopic procedures—he is known for delivering highly specialized, minimally invasive treatments that help patients avoid surgery, organ preservation, faster recovery, and obtain excellent clinical outcomes.

He has introduced and established many advanced endoscopic techniques in the private healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi (such as E-POEM, ESD, POES, G-POEM, EFTR/STER, ARMA/ARMS, EUS-guided liver biopsy, gastric and rectal variceal coiling, pancreatic duct drainage, and Double balloon/Power Spiral Enteroscopy, Endoscopic management of haemorrhoids etc), significantly expanding access to minimally invasive alternatives to surgery. His clinical practice includes complex and high-risk cases, including redo procedures and patients referred after failed interventions from across the region.

Dr. Hameed is a distinguished expert in the management of complex gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and metabolic (obesity-related) diseases, as well as early gastrointestinal cancers, with a strong focus on advanced endoscopic diagnosis and therapy. His core expertise includes:

• Third Space Endoscopy (POEM for swallowing disorders such as achalasia, G-POEM for gastroparesis, ESD and EFTR/STER for scarless removal of early /subepithelial tumors, POES for Zenker’s diverticulum)
• Advanced Diagnostic and Interventional GI and mediastinal EUS (including staging, tissue acquisition, biliary, gallbladder and pancreatic drainage, vascular coiling, EUS-guided gastrojejunostomy, Nerve Blocks for pain and Tumor ablation with RFA)
• Hepato-pancreatobiliary diseases with endoscopic/EUS Guided diagnosis and treatment, including complex/difficult ERCPs, Cholangioscopy, and EUS-guided biliary and pancreatic drainage.
• Non-surgical obesity management with bariatric endoscopy (endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), TORe for weight regain/dumping syndrome post gastric bypass, intragastric balloon placement) and medications.
• Endoscopic management of chronic and refractory acid reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett’s Esophagus (ARMA/ARMS/ARMA-PV/GERDx and RFA)
• Gut motility disorders, including achalasia cardia, hyper/hypomotility esophageal disorders, gastroparesis, dyssynergic defecation/constipation, and Hirschsprung’s disease, with expertise in high-resolution manometry and biofeedback therapy.
• Small bowel diseases, with expertise in capsule endoscopy and double balloon/power spiral Enteroscopy.
• Comprehensive liver care, including endo-hepatology procedures such as EUS-guided liver biopsy, portal pressure assessment, and Fibro-Scan.
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), dyspepsia, and other functional GI disorders.
• Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic procedures in children, including Manometry, ERCP, full-thickness biopsy, fistula closure, dilatation, and polypectomy, which is rarely available/performed in the region.

Academic Profile

Dr. Hameed completed his MBBS, MD in Internal Medicine, and DM in Gastroenterology & Hepatology from reputed institutions in Kashmir and India, followed by MRCP-UK(SCE). He further pursued advanced fellowships in Motility disorders, High Resolution Manometry and biofeedback (FMPB), Endoscopic Ultrasound (FEUS), and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy (FATE), along with specialized training in Third space Endoscopy across leading centres in India, South Korea, Japan, and China.

Dr. Hameed has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed publications in international indexed journals and serves as a reviewer for leading journals, including Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE). He is a regular invited speaker and faculty member at national and international conferences and actively mentors advanced endoscopy trainees worldwide. His contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards:

• Best Endoscopic Video/Procedure Awards (2022, 2025)
• Best Abstract Award (World Endoscopy Organization – ENDO 2025, South Korea)
• Young Investigator Awards (2021, 2022, 2023)
• Distinguished Paper Awards in Gastroenterology (2020, 2021, 2024)
• Best Reviewer Award (2019, 2020,2026(GIE))
• Plenary Paper Award on EUS guided Liver Biopsy - ENDOCON 2026

He is a member of major national and international gastroenterology, hepatology, and obesity societies, including ACG, ASGE, ESGE, EASL, APASL, WEO, UEG, OSSI, and IFSO, supporting his credibility and professional integrity.

Clinical and Professional Philosophy

Dr. Raina is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care with a focus on precision, empathy, safety, and minimally invasive techniques. His approach emphasizes achieving optimal outcomes while minimizing the need for surgery, ensuring organ preservation, faster recovery, and improved quality of life for his patients.

Patient Opinions about Dr. Hameed Raina: Original Testimonials

Dr. Raina is celebrated by his patients for a compassionate, evidence-based approach that delivers transformative, “life-changing” outcomes. Below are the original words from those whose lives he has touched:

"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Hameed Raina, a truly outstanding gastroenterologist who changed the entire course of my life. After years of struggling with Crohn’s disease, facing repeated flare-ups, severe pain, and the emotional toll that comes with it, I had almost given up hope... Instead of rushing into surgery, he investigated every detail and suggested a medical therapy... Infliximab (Remicade)... I noticed a dramatic improvement — my energy returned, my gut symptoms settled... He doesn’t just treat the disease — he treats the person behind it, with empathy, knowledge, and continuous follow-up." (Patient testimony – Medarabia)

"I recently underwent a POEM procedure for achalasia type 2, expertly performed by Dr. Hameed Raina. From the initial consultation to the post-operative care, Dr. Raina's professionalism, expertise, and compassionate approach were outstanding... The results have been life-changing. I've experienced significant improvement in my symptoms and a drastic enhancement in my quality of life." (Patient testimony – Medarabia)

"I was suffering from severe acid reflux disease for more than ten years. There was no solution but to take prescribed medications daily and permanently. Recently, I underwent endoscopic treatment using a new technique called ARMA-P. Thank God, the feeling of acidity and reflux has significantly improved, and I am currently in the process of stopping medications completely." (Patient testimony – Medarabia)

"Post-procedure, Dr. Hameed’s follow-up was exemplary. He ensured that my recovery was on track and was always available to answer any queries I had. His dedication to patient care is truly commendable... his commitment to patient well-being is unmatched." (Patient testimony – Medarabia)

Qualifications

• DM (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) – Homi Bhabha National Institute (Tata Memorial Hospital), Mumbai, India
• MRCP-UK (SCE) – Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• MD (Internal Medicine) – Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Kashmir
• MBBS – Government Medical College, Srinagar, Kashmir

Past Experience

• Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopist and Endosonographer, Third Space and Bariatric Endoscopist ,Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• HOD & Consultant Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopist and Endosonographer
• IVY Hospital and Research Center, Amritsar, Punjab
• Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition,Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
• Senior Resident, Department of Gastroenterology, Paras Hospital, Gurugram
• Senior Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Gurugram

Professional Memberships

• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
• European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
• World Endoscopic Organization (WEO)
• International Federation for Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
• European Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)
• Japanese Gastroenterological Endoscopic Society (JGES)
• Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL)
• Obesity Society of India (OSSI)
• Emirates Medical Association (Emirates Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)