Editorial Team

Dr. Hazem Abosheaishaa, MD, MSc

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Hazem Abosheaishaa, Editor-in-Chief of ASIDE Gastroenterology, is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist with a clinical master’s degree in GI and Hepatology from Egypt, where he practiced prior to his current role as Internal Medicine Chief Resident at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NYC Health + Hospitals Queens.

With more than 100 publications and presentations at major conferences like DDW, ACG, and AASLD, and being selected as one of the 2024 Emerging Liver Scholars, Dr. Abosheaishaa brings clinical expertise and a commitment to advancing innovative, high-quality research.

His vision for ASIDE Gastroenterology is to foster a platform that supports impactful, accessible research and drives progress in gastroenterology and hepatology.

 

Editors

Dr. Ahmed Salem, MD, MSc, MRCP

Associate Editor

Dr. Ahmed Salem is a highly regarded gastroenterology and endoscopy specialist with extensive experience in treating complex GI conditions. He holds a master’s degree in Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Egypt and currently serves at Maimonides Medical Center. His expertise is further solidified by his attainment of the MRCP (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians), a mark of clinical excellence and dedication to the advancement of medical practice.

Dr. Salem has contributed significantly to gastroenterology through over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations at prestigious global conferences, including DDW, ACG, and AASLD. His research has helped shape modern approaches to endoscopic techniques and hepatobiliary diseases. Beyond his clinical and research achievements, Dr.Salem is committed to mentoring the next generation of specialists and promoting the global exchange of knowledge, with a vision to foster impactful research and drive advancements in gastroenterology and endoscopy worldwide.

 

Dr. Rajdeep Singh, M.D, FACP

Editor

Dr. Rajdeep Singh, M.D., FACP, is a distinguished medical professional with extensive expertise in internal medicine and gastroenterology. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Washington, he is actively involved in training third and fourth-year medical students. Dr. Singh has an impressive academic and professional background, including a residency in Internal Medicine at Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, and clinical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He has made significant contributions to gastroenterological research, with numerous publications in renowned journals such as Gastroenterology, Arab Journal of Gastroenterology, and Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal. His research focuses on gut microbiota, irritable bowel syndrome, and innovative treatments for gastrointestinal disorders. In addition to his clinical and academic achievements, Dr. Singh has served as a peer reviewer for prestigious journals, including Springer Nature, BMJ, and BMC Gastroenterology. Dr. Singh’s broad experience, leadership in professional committees, and passion for medical education exemplify his commitment to excellence in healthcare and research. 

 

Dr. Khaled Elfert, MD, MRCP(UK)

Editor

Dr. Khaled Elfert is a gastroenterology fellow at West Virginia University with extensive clinical experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology.  

Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in medical research, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed, PubMed-indexed publications on topics such as endoscopic ultrasound, pancreatic disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and liver disorders. He has co-authored book chapters and presented his research at major conferences, including Digestive Disease Week. In addition to his research work, he previously served as a Chief Resident and Internal Medicine Resident at Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar and SBH Health System in New York, reflecting his strong foundation in both clinical practice and medical research.

 

Dr. Ahmed Tawheed, MSc, MD

Editor

Dr. Tawheed is a consultant in gastroenterology and hepatology, holding both a master’s degree and a medical doctorate in hepatogastroenterology from Egypt. He also completed a fellowship in advanced endoscopic techniques at Firat University in Türkiye.

He has over 55 international publications in some of the top journals in the field of gastroenterology. He has served on the editorial board for several journals, including BMC Gastroenterology and Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease. He has been a member of the editorial review board of Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology. Additionally, he has acted as a peer reviewer for several leading journals, providing nearly 50 peer-review reports.

His research interests include hepatocellular carcinoma, viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases, and recent advancements in endoscopic procedures, such as ERCP, endoscopic submucosal dissection, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.

 

Dr. Abdellatif Ismail, MD

Editor

Abdellatif Ismail is an incoming gastroenterology fellow at the Cleveland Clinic-Florida Hospital. 
He is passionate about driving innovation in Medicine and promoting health care access to the underserved populations. 
With a long experience in Academic Internal Medicine, and strong commitment to medical education and research, he plays an integral role on the editorial board of the ASIDE journal where he advocates for the continuing advancement of medical research and education.

 

Dr. Mohamed Emara, MSC, MBBCh, MD

Editor

Dr. Mohamed Emara is a professor of Hepatology and Gastroenterology at Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt and he also a consultant and Chief of Medicine and Gastroenterology Department, Alyousif Hospital, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia.

Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in medical research, clinical practice and medical education. His publications in numerous peer-reviewed, PubMed-indexed journals covered many topics that are not limited to GI endoscopy, ERCP, H pylori, GI bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, and all liver disorders. He has co-authored book chapters and presents his research at major conferences, including United European Gastroenterology Week. He had a full-time clinical practice in his tertiary referral university hospital and also the private sector serving many patients with different liver, GI diseases and general medicine. His medical education cover both under and post-graduates at Kafrelsheikh University.