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(02) 9588 5842
(02) 9588 5842
Unit 5, 4 Hogben Street, Kogarah NSW 2217
BSC (Hons), MB CHB, MD (Hons).
Professor Emad El-Omar is an acclaimed gastroenterologist with a wealth of experience and knowledge in his specialised field. He is currently a Professor of Medicine at St George & Sutherland Clinical School, UNSW, and a Consultant Gastroenterologist at St George Hospital, Kogarah. With a medical degree from Glasgow University, Scotland, he pursued his gastroenterology training in the UK before obtaining further training at Vanderbilt University Medical Centre, TN and The National Cancer Institute, MD, USA. Previously, he served as a Professor of Gastroenterology at Aberdeen University, Scotland, for 16 years before assuming the Chair of Medicine at St George & Sutherland Clinical School, UNSW, in March 2016. At present, he also serves as the Editor in Chief of the prestigious journal, Gut, which is the second highest-ranking publication worldwide for his area of expertise. Having established an international reputation in his field, Professor El-Omar has broad research interests spanning Gastrointestinal cancer, Helicobacter pylori related diseases, dyspepsia, and inflammatory bowel disease. He is a renowned expert in microbiome research, which has been his primary area of focus for the past two decades. Indeed, he founded and is currently serving as the Director of the Microbiome Research Centre at St George Hospital. Professor El-Omar's research and clinical interests revolve around luminal adult gastroenterology, and he is highly knowledgeable about Helicobacter-related disorders, dyspepsia, and the microbiome. As a distinguished practitioner, he continues to make significant contributions to the field of gastroenterology through his numerous research endeavors, publications, and clinical engagements. He has a strong interest in the investigation and management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and possesses unique expertise in the gut microbiome, dyspepsia, and Helicobacter-related diseases. Despite not having any listed awards, Professor Emad El-Omar's extensive experience, expertise, and contributions to the field of gastroenterology speak for themselves. With his strong academic background and dedication to research and patient care, he is a greatly respected and sought-after professional in his field.
Unit 5, 4 Hogben Street, Kogarah NSW 2217