Dr. Faisal Mohammed AlSanai

Consultant Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist

Dr. Faisal M. Sanai is a highly regarded Consultant Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist, currently serving as the head of Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He has been a pivotal figure in the healthcare landscape, acting as the Advisor to the Ministry of Health’s Committee for the Prevention of Viral Hepatitis since 2008, where he has contributed significantly to public health initiatives aimed at combating viral hepatitis.
Dr. Sanai's leadership extends to prestigious organizations; he has served on the Board of Directors for both the Saudi Gastroenterology Association (SGA) and the Saudi Society for the Study of Liver Disease and Transplantation (SASLT), as well as holding roles with Liver International and the World Journal of Gastroenterology. His academic involvement includes serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor at King Saud University in Riyadh, where he has influenced the next generation of medical professionals.
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Sanai has an impressive portfolio of more than 130 publications in the field of liver disease and transplantation. His commitment to advancing research and clinical practice is further demonstrated through his previous role as Associate Editor and Editor-in-Chief of the Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, and currently as the Editor-in-Chief of the SASLT Newsletter. Dr. Sanai continues to be an influential leader in gastroenterology and hepatology, dedicated to improving patient care and advancing the understanding of liver diseases.