Prof. Hisham Othman Akbar

Consultant Gastroenterologist & Internal Medicine

Prof. Hisham Othman Akbar is a distinguished Consultant Gastroenterologist and Internal Medicine specialist at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He graduated with his medical degree from King Abdulaziz University and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He furthered his training with fellowships in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at renowned institutions including McGill University in Montreal, the University of Western Ontario, and the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, USA.
Prof. Akbar holds certifications as a Fellow of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Hepatology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as well as an American Board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He has held significant leadership roles in his field, including serving as the former Chairman of the Gastroenterology Division, Head of the Endoscopy Unit, and Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship at King Abdulaziz University Hospital.
With a robust background in both clinical practice and academic medicine, Prof. Akbar is dedicated to advancing the field of gastroenterology through his work at the university hospital and his commitment to training the next generation of healthcare professionals.