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in presence of His Excellency Lieutenant General
Doctor Sheikh Mohamed Bin Abdullah Al-Khalifa
Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health
MESSAGE
Welcome Message
Dear Esteemed Sponsors,
It is with great honor and enthusiasm that I welcomeyou to the First Bahrain Colorectal Conference — agroundbreaking event dedicated to advancing colorectal health, innovation, and patient care. As leaders in the healthcare industry, your support plays a vital role in shaping the future of colorectal medicine and improving lives.
Colorectal diseases, including cancer, remain a pressing global health challenge, requiring collaborative efforts, cutting-edge research, and enhanced awareness. This conference serves as a premier platform for medical professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts to exchange knowledge, discuss best practices, and pioneer new solutions that will redefine colorectal healthcare in Bahrain and beyond.
By sponsoring this milestone event, you are not only investing in medical progress but also demonstrating your commitment to saving lives and fostering a healthier society. Your contributions will help facilitate crucial discussions, promote early detection, and support the development of innovative treatments that can transform patient outcomes.
We invite you to be part of this transformative journey. Together, let us set new standards in colorectal care, strengthen medical collaborations, and drive impactful change that will benefit countless individuals. We deeply appreciate your support and look forward to working hand in hand to make this conference an extraordinary success.
Thank you for your invaluable partnership.
Warmest regards,
Dr. Esra Sami Salman
Conference President
Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, Government Hospital
SPEAKERS
EVENT SPEAKERS
Dr. Alaa Marzooq
Dr. Alaa Marzooq
Dr. Alaa is a fourth-year resident in the Saudi Board of General Surgery, currently training at Salmaniya Medical Complex. With a strong foundation in surgical principles and hands-on clinical experience, Alaa is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and continually advancing her skills
Dr. Ali Hasan Abdulla
Dr. Ali Hasan Abdulla
Dr. Ali is a board-certified General Surgery Specialist graduated from Saudi Commission for health specialty with extensive experience in clinical practice, operative management, and academic engagement. Possesses advanced expertise in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of both emergency and elective cases, with a particular focus on minimally invasive and laparoscopic techniques
Dr. Ali Alsetrawi
Dr. Ali Alsetrawi
Dr. Ali is a final-year radiology resident in the Saudi Board in Radiology program, currently training at the government hospitals in Bahrain. He has a growing interest in abdominal and emergency imaging, particularly in the multidisciplinary role of radiology in gastrointestinal pathologies.
Dr. Fatema AlAlawi
Dr. Fatema AlAlawi
Dr. Fatema is a consultant Gastroeneterologist and Hepatologist. First IBD specialist in the Kingdom of Bahrain. IBDacaDEME Bahrain representative and Board Treasurer. Honorary president Crohn’s and Colitis Society of Bahrain.
Head of GI Department Evexia Day Surgery Hospital and Clinics.
Dr. Fatima Al-Hashimi
Dr. Fatima Al-Hashimi
Dr. Fatima is a Consultant in Surgical Pathology, with two sub-specialisations in Urological pathology and Nephropathology, at King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH)/Royal Medical Services.
Dr. Fadheela Alnajjar
Dr. Fadheela Alnajjar
Dr. Fadheela’s clinical journey includes serving as a consultant urogynecologist at Salmaniya Medical Complex and holding an academic position as Assistant Professor at Arabian Gulf University, blending patient care with teaching. She now practices at Al Kindi Hospital and consults at Al Raneem Health Center, focusing on minimally invasive surgery and pelvic floor disorders.
Dr. Hadiel Kaiyasah
Dr. Hadiel Kaiyasah
Dr. Hadiel is a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon specializing in proctology and pelvic floor surgery, with extensive clinical experience in these fields.
She currently practices as a Consultant Surgeon at Medcare Hospital in Dubai and leads the proctology and pelvic floor unit at Medcare Women and Children Hospital
Dr. Maryam Al Hashmi
Dr. Maryam Al Hashmi
Dr. Maryam is Consultant – General & Colorectal Surgery
MD, MRCS (Edinburgh), Omani Board (OMSB), Arab Board,
Fellowship in CRS & Pelvic floor, National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore.
Dr. Maryam is the First Omani female specialized in colorectal surgery in Oman
Dr. Mariam Fida
Dr. Mariam Fida
Dr. Mariam is a Consultant in Medical Genetics and Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT). After finishing medical school, she received her PhD in Clinical and molecular Medicine from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. She then specialized in PGT in Chicago as the first GCC national to specialize in this rare field of Reproductive Medicine.
Dr. Mazen Bazari
Dr. Mazen Bazari
Dr. Mazen born in Saudi Arabia at 1980. He graduated from high school at 1998.
MBBch obtained at 2004, Msc in diagnostic radiology at 2010 and FRCR at 2025.
Dr. Mazen worked as a Radiology Resident from 2006 till 2010 in Egypt at Nasser institute and in Khanka Hospital, worked as a specialist in KSA at 2010 and at SMC as specialist from 2011 up to present.
Dr. Nasser Alsanea
Dr. Nasser Alsanea
Prof. Nasser is professor of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
He's a Head Section, Colon & Rectal Surgery, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre-Riyadh.
• Honorary Fellow of the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgery.
• An Editor-in-Chief, World Journal of Colorectal Surgery.
• An Editor-in-Chief, Annals of Saudi Medicine.
• A Vice-President, International Society of University Colon & Rectal Surgeons (Middle East).
Dr. Nawal Alhamar
Dr. Nawal Alhamar
Dr. Nawal is a consultant body imaging radiologist with over 20 years of experience in the field of radiology. She graduated from the Arabian Gulf University with a Bachelor of Science in Basic Medical Sciences and a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. She completed a four-year residency training program in diagnostic imaging at Salmaniya Medical Complex and is certified by the Arab Board of Health Specializations.
Dr. Omar Sharif
Dr. Omar Sharif
Dr. Omar Sharif isa the chief of medical staff and a consultant Gastroenterologist in King Hamad University Hospital. HE holds the American board in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and he isa senior clinical lecturer in the Royal college of surgeons -Ireland, Medical university of Bahrain.
Dr. Raed AlMarzooq
Dr. Raed AlMarzooq
Dr. Raed joined Salmaniya Hospital for his 5 years surgical residency program, during which he obtained the Fellowship of the Royal College of surgeons in Ireland (FRCS) and the Arab board certificate in surgical specialty. Then he moved to Ireland where he spent two years in higher surgical training and continued his training at McMaster University
Dr. Reem Alharbi
Dr. Reem Alharbi
Dr. Reem is a consultant colorectal and pelvic floor surgeon and the Dean of the College of Medicine at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She is also an Associate Professor of Surgery and a practicing surgeon at King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital.
Prof. Thanjakumar Arulampalam
Prof. Thanjakumar Arulampalam
Prof. Tan has been a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon in the NHS for over 20 years and has a passion for healthcare transformation through research and education. He has transitioned to a portfolio of private practice, MedTech start-ups and university academic work at the School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University.
Dr. Valentina Giaccaglia
Dr. Valentina Giaccaglia
Dr. Valentina is Deputy Medical Director, Program Director of Center of Excellence in Surgical Proctology, Surgeon of Excellence in Surgical Proctology, Consultant General Surgeon at Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai – UAE. Experienced coloproctologist, expert in minimally invasive treatment of complex pelvic floor diseases.
Dr. Yusuf Barhoom
Dr. Yusuf Barhoom
Dr. Yusuf is a Part Time Consultant Surgeon University Meical Center / King Abdulla University Hospital
A Consultant General Surgeon NHRA
A previously Specialist General Surgeon Salmaniya Medical Complex
An Abdominal Organs Transplant Surgery & HBP Assistant Consultant
A previously ATLS Instructor
Dr. Zeki Surmeli
Dr. Zeki Surmeli
Dr. Zeki graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in Ankara, Turkiye. He completed his internal medicine residency at the same institution and completed a medical oncology fellowship at Ege University in Izmir.
Dr. Jasim AlMehza
Dr. Jasim AlMehza
Dr. Jasim is a consultant general surgeon & trauma, SMC.
His internship was from March 1978 to Feb 1979 in Cairo in the following Departments of Surgery, Paediatrics, OBs/Gyn. & Medicine.
His a Resident in Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain from June 1979 to Nov. 1987 and rotated through sub-specialties like Urology, Orthopedic, Thoracic & Vascular, Paediatrics, Neurosurgery and General Surgery.
Ms. Zahra Al Salman
Ms. Zahra Al Salman
Ms. Zahra has an Associate degree of diploma in Nursing in College of Health Sciences
Study Bachelor of Nursing in College of Health Sciences
Her experience as a Nurse includes at Oncology, ENT, Surgical and Orthopedic outpatient department.
Dr. Esra Salman
Dr. Esra Salman
Conference President
Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, Government Hospital
H.E. Dr. Hani Alsaati
H.E. Dr. Hani Alsaati
Dr. Hani is specialised in Minimal invasive surgery in the of Surgical oncology and Bariatric Surgery. He is affliated to 4 Hospitals at the Kingdom of Bahrain (King Hamad University Hospital- RMS, Bahrain Oncology Centre- RMS, Bahrain Specialist Hospital and Alsalam specialist hospital.
Dr. Ahmed Jawad
Dr. Ahmed Jawad
Dr. Ahmed is a Senior Consultant General, Advanced Laparoscopic, Oncological, Endocrine and Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Suhail Anwar
Dr. Suhail Anwar
Dr. Suhail is a senior Laparoscopic and Colorectal Surgeon from Manchester, UK, with over 20 years of consultant experience. He specializes in the management of pelvic floor disorders, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and colorectal cancer surgery. His additional clinical interests include hernia surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstructions.
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