Dr. Lisa Sharkey

Lisa Sharkey is a highly respected UK-trained Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at King’s Bahrain Hospital, one of the best hospitals in Dubai. With a distinguished career as Gastroenterologist in Bahrain in gastrointestinal and liver care, she brings a patient-centered approach that combines advanced clinical expertise with compassionate support. Lisa specializes in complex intestinal and liver disorders, providing individualized treatment plans for conditions such as coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, chronic constipation, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and gastrointestinal complications of organ transplants or cystic fibrosis. Patients praise her ability as Hepatologist in Bahrain to explain complex medical issues in clear, reassuring language, ensuring they feel confident and informed throughout their care journey.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MA, MB, BChir, FRCP, CCT (UK)
• Specialist in gastroenterology, hepatology, and intestinal rehabilitation
• Training included a research fellowship in Intestinal Failure and Liver Disease during the East of England Gastroenterology rotation
• Consultant at Cambridge University Hospitals, UK, leading the intestinal transplant programme with world-class outcomes

Areas of Expertise / Treatments:

• Nutrition Support & Intestinal Rehabilitation: Enteral and parenteral nutrition for children and adults with intestinal failure or malabsorption syndromes
• Gastrointestinal Disorders: Diagnosis and treatment of coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), chronic constipation, and functional gastrointestinal disorders
• Small Bowel & Systemic Complications: Management of short bowel syndrome, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and GI complications of organ transplants or cystic fibrosis
• Patient-Centered Care: Personalized care plans integrating medical treatment, dietary guidance, and ongoing support for chronic or complex GI conditions

Awards & Memberships:

• Council member, International Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant Association
• Member by invitation, NNedPro Global Centre and International Academy of Nutrition Educators
• Nutrition representative, British Society of Gastroenterology Training Committee for over five years
• Numerous international conference presentations and publications in leading journals

Articles Written / Reviewed:

• Contributor to chapters in gastroenterology and nutrition textbooks
• Author of multiple peer-reviewed publications in gastrointestinal and hepatology journals

Related Treatments:

• Intestinal Rehabilitation & Nutrition Support
• Coeliac Disease Management
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinics
• GI Complications of Organ Transplant & Cystic Fibrosis
• Chronic Constipation & Small Bowel Disorders

Hospital Affiliation:
King’s Bahrain Hospital –