Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Dr. Ashraf Abushahin

Consultant, Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Languages
EN, AR
Nationality
🇵🇸 Palestenian
April 2025
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Today’s spine surgery uses small incisions, ensures faster recovery, and delivers consistent results—reflecting our commitment to restoring your quality of life with simplicity and precision.
Neck Procedures
The cervical spine enables head movement and carries nerves that control arm and leg function. Common issues include herniated discs, degeneration, and stenosis, causing pain, stiffness, numbness, or weakness. Most cases are treated without surgery, but when needed, advanced methods like artificial disc replacement and microsurgery are used.
Middle Back Procedures
This part of the spine supports torso movement and contains nerves affecting balance and leg function. Common problems include degeneration, stenosis, and tumors, leading to back pain, balance issues, or bladder/bowel problems. Minimally invasive techniques can often resolve these conditions.
Lower Back Procedures
The lumbar spine carries body weight, enables movement, and houses nerves for leg and bladder function. Conditions like herniation, degeneration, stenosis, tumors, or fractures may cause pain, stiffness, or mobility issues. Today, most are treated successfully—often without hospitalization—using advanced techniques like artificial disc replacement and microdecompression.
Global Alignment
The spine functions best when its regions—cervical, thoracic, and lumbar—are in proper alignment. Structural issues in the bones or discs can lead to deformities like scoliosis (curved spine) or kyphosis (hunchback). Modern techniques such as minimally invasive correction, computer-assisted, and image-guided surgery have greatly improved treatment success.
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Microdecompression
Lumbar Microdecompression
Thoracic Microdecompression
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Qualifications
  • American Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • American Board Certified in Internal Medicine
  • Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, New York Medical College, USA
  • Residency in Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation – Fairview Hospital, USA
  • MBBS, Jordan University of Science and Technology
  • Member of the American Gastroenterology Association
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Areas of Expertise
  • Management of gastrointestinal bleeding and iron deficiency anemia
  • Treatment of stomach ulcers and acid reflux disorders
  • Evaluation of heartburn, bloating, and abdominal pain
  • Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic liver diseases (hepatitis, fatty liver, autoimmune hepatitis, cirrhosis)
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)
  • Pancreatic disorders (acute and chronic)
  • Malabsorption diseases (celiac disease, lactose intolerance)
  • Colon cancer screening and prevention
  • Endoscopic and colonoscopic procedures for diagnosis and treatment
  • Resection of gastrointestinal tract polyps
  • Medical and endoscopic management of hemorrhoids
  • pH study for the diagnosis of reflux diseases
Brief Profile

Dr. Ashraf Abushahin is a U.S. board-certified Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist currently serving at The View Hospital. With extensive experience across top institutions in the United States, he brings advanced expertise in managing complex gastrointestinal and liver conditions.

He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation – Fairview Hospital, where he received the Award of Achievement for Research and Scholarly Activity, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at New York Medical College, where he served as Chief Fellow.

Before joining The View Hospital, Dr. Ashraf worked at the University of West Virginia / Camden Clark Medical Center as a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. His research has been featured in leading medical journals, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care and clinical excellence

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