About Dr Nigel Beejay
Learn more about Dr Nigel Beejay, a Consultant Gastroenterologist with international expertise in Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, and Capsule Endoscopy, based at Emirates Hospital Jumeirah, Dubai.
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Endoscopy Specialist
Dr Nigel Beejay is a Consultant Gastroenterologist with extensive international training and experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. He is based at Emirates Hospital Jumeirah in Dubai and provides specialist assessment and endoscopy services for patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal symptoms, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and clear clinical decision-making.
Medical Education and Specialist training
Dr Beejay received his medical education and postgraduate training at several internationally recognised academic institutions, including
King’s College Cambridge
University of Toronto
Boston University
Oregon Health & Sciences University
University College London
His clinical training and professional experience span multiple healthcare systems, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and South Africa, before establishing long-term consultant practice in the United Arab Emirates.
Capsule Endoscopy Expertise and Cancer Guideline involvement
Dr Beejay has internationally recognised expertise in video capsule endoscopy and has been involved in its clinical application, education, and development over many years. His experience includes the use of capsule endoscopy in complex diagnostic scenarios, particularly in small bowel disease, iron deficiency anaemia, and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Dr Beejay has internationally recognised expertise in video capsule endoscopy and has been involved in its clinical application, education, and development over many years. His experience includes the use of capsule endoscopy in complex diagnostic scenarios, particularly in small bowel disease, iron deficiency anaemia, and obscure gastrointestinal bleeding.
He has also contributed to professional guidance and standards relating to colorectal investigation and colon cancer assessment. Further information on this aspect of his work is outlined on the Colonoscopy in Dubai page.
Academic and Professional roles
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Beejay has held leadership and educational roles within the gastroenterology community. He has served as Chairman of Gastroenterology at Arab Health on multiple occasions, contributing to regional and international professional education and discussion around advances in digestive health and endoscopy.
Additional qualifications and Academic interests
Dr Beejay’s broader academic interests include medical hypnosis and clinical informatics. He holds formal training in hypnosis from University College London and a postgraduate qualification in bioinformatics from Oregon Health & Sciences University. These areas of interest support a thoughtful, analytical approach to patient care and the interpretation of complex clinical information, particularly in advanced diagnostic pathways.
International clinical practice
In addition to his long-standing consultant practice in the United Arab Emirates, Dr Beejay continues to see patients in the United Kingdom and has done so for over a decade. He regularly provides assessment and second opinions for patients referred internationally, including individuals travelling from Europe, Africa, and South Asia. This international practice reflects a broad case mix and familiarity with differing healthcare systems and clinical expectations.
Clinical Practice in Dubai
Dr Beejay has practised in the United Arab Emirates for over 17 years and is based at Emirates Hospital Jumeirah. He works within a fully accredited hospital environment and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of safety, governance, and continuity of care.
Appointments and consultations
Patients are encouraged to discuss their symptoms in consultation so that appropriate investigations can be recommended and explained clearly.