Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera

Qualification and Experience

Dr.Xavier Garcia Aguilera is a reputed gastroenterologist in UAE. He has over 15 years of experience in this field. His primary treatment areas are diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, chronic liver diseases and gastrointestinal diseases. He graduated from the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuadorian. He later became a Specialist in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy from the University of Alcala de Henares, after 4 years of training in the Hospital Ramon y Cajal in Madrid, Spain. He was previously associated with University Hospital Madrid Sanchinarro, Spain as a consultant gastroenterologist.Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera's speciality is Gastroenterology & Hepatology and currently works as a HOD - Consultant Gastroenterology and Hepatology in NMC speciality hospital, Dubai. 

Contribution to Medical Science

Dr.Aguilera’s vast experience and impeccable service have gained him popularity among his peers. He has participated in many courses and conferences, both national and international. Dr Aguilera has contributed to many publications and book chapters. He has had abstracts in medical congresses to his credit. He has performed more than 10,000 endoscopies and is updated and trained with all the latest technologies. Dr Xavier is a member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and has won the grants provided by them. 

Conditions treated by Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera

Kindly have a look at the various conditions whose treatment is done by Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera:

• Esophageal Varices
• Bile Duct Cancer
• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
• Rectal Cancer
• Gastrointestinal Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Ulcer
• Abdominal Pain
• Liver Cancer
• Colon Cancer
• Crohn's Disease Or Severe Diverticulitis
• Jaundice
• Anal Cancer
• Pancreatitis
• Colon Cancer and Bowel Diseases
• Celiac Disease
• Crohn's Disease

Sores on the stomach lining and small intestine and inflammation of the large intestine or pancreas are two really prevalent gastroenterological problems in patients. Liver disease and gallbladder conditions also warrant a visit to the Gastroenterologist. Digestive system related conditions are resolved with the expertise of the doctors who work in this specialty.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera

The signs and symptoms of patients with a gastroenterological problem are:

• Bloating or abdominal pain
• Rectal bleeding/ blood in stool
• Pale coloured stools
• Loss of weight and appetite
• Leakage/ stains in underwear
• Urine of dark colour
• Lethargy
• Coeliac disease
• Persistent heartburn/ GERD
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Vomiting
• Gallstones
• Belching or excessive gas
• Changes in bowel habits that are beginning to concern you
• Oesophageal discomfort
• Bowel movements that are hard to control

Repeated and persistent occurrence of constipation, heartburn and diarrhea can also be a testimony of a more serious underlying cause. Blood in the stool and yellowing of the skin do not augur well and are a clear manifestation of more serious and chronic Gastroenterological conditions. It is wise to not ignore the signs for long lest they become serious and the severity of the illness becomes difficult to handle and treatment does not remain effective.

Operating Hours of a Gastroenterlogist

Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm are the operating hours of the doctor whereas Sunday is an off day. With a great track record in treating patients, the doctor is well respected in the field of Gastroenterology.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Xavier Garcia Aguilera

The patients are being operated upon with the following popular procedures by Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera.:

• Hemicolectomy
• Abdominoperineal Resection
• Endoscopy (UGI Endoscopy)

If someone is suffering from a gut related disease or condition, then it is this doctor who helps to manage as well as treat the issue in patients. It is only for testing and diagnoses that the doctor performs the procedures which cannot be called surgery but for surgical treatment you must visit or get referred to a gastrointestinal surgeon.

Qualification

• Dr. Xavier Garcia Aguilera obtained his Medical Degree of Medicine and Surgery from the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil, Ecuador. He later became Specialist in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy from the University of Alcala de Henares.

Work Experiences

• He started his professional career as a Gastroenterology Trainee at the University Hospital Ramon y Cajal, one of the most prestigious hospitals in Spain. He was in the Gastroenterology Department for 4 years.
• In 2009 he joined the Southeast Hospital in Arganda del Rey, Madrid, Spain as a Gastroenterologist Specialist in the Gastroenterology Unit. After spending some time at Southeast Hospital in Arganda del Rey he moved to University Hospital Madrid Sanchinarro under the same position.
• Prior to joining NMC Healthcare, Dr. Xavier was a Specialist in Digestive Medicine and Endoscopy at the University Hospital of Torrejon de Ardoz, where he was responsible for all kind of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, having performed more than 10,000 endoscopies. He was also in charge of assisting patients with chronic liver diseases in a specialized consultation.