Qualifications

• General medicine degree, Lebanese University, Lebanon
• Diploma of specialization in internal medicine, Lebanese University, Lebanon
• Diploma of specialization in gastroenterology, Lebanese University, Lebanon
• Member of the Lebanese Society of Gastroenterology  

Professional Background

With more than 10 years of experience in gastroenterology, Dr. Assaf’s professional background includes the following highlights:

• Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Zahraa Hospital University Medical Centre, Beirut, Lebanon (2014 - 2022)

• Gastroenterologist, RMC, Doha, Qatar (2022 - 2023)

She is also a university instructor and a frequent speaker at several gastroenterology events.

Clinical Expertise

• Diagnosis and treatment of a range of digestive system disorders including GERD, gastritis, IBS, and inflammatory bowel disease.
• Management of liver and biliary system diseases, pancreatitis, GI tumours and anal disorders.
• Management of upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Experience in performing endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and various therapeutic interventions.
• Experience in performing endoscopic procedures for gastrointestinal bleeding management, polypectomy, and percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement.