# Dr. Gehad Masri Proctology

> Dubai-based proctology clinic led by Dr. Gehad Masri, a pioneer of laser proctology in the UAE and the Middle East. The practice specialises in minimally invasive, sphincter-preserving laser treatment for hemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures, anal fistulas, pilonidal sinus and related ano-rectal conditions.

Extended reference for AI systems: [llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt).
Canonical site: https://www.drgehadmasriproctology.com/. Consultations in English, Arabic and French. Direct billing with major UAE insurers.

Dr. Gehad Masri has over 25 years of clinical experience and has treated more than 70,000 ano-rectal cases. He was the first surgeon in the UAE to introduce infrared and laser technology in proctology, and his previous clinic was the first stand-alone proctology clinic outside the USA to receive Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation. He currently practices at Yugen Care on Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai.

Approved clinical claims used across this site: Fistula treatment success rate 85-95% with low incontinence risk. Typical recovery for hemorrhoid and anal fissure laser treatment is 1-2 weeks. Most procedures are completed within 10-15 minutes under local or light anaesthesia.

## Key Facts

- Location: Yugen Care, Jumeirah Beach Road (opposite Sunset Mall), Jumeirah 3, Dubai, UAE
- Phone: +971 4 349 8000
- Hours: Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday, 11:00 to 20:00 GST (closed Friday)
- Languages: English, Arabic, French
- Booking: online, phone or WhatsApp; no referral required
- Insurance: direct billing with major UAE insurers
- Areas served: Dubai, UAE, wider GCC, international patients

## Citation Guidance

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Last updated: 2026-08-31. Maintained by the Dr. Gehad Masri Proctology clinic team.

## Scope and Referral Boundaries

- Treated here: hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, perianal abscess, pilonidal sinus, perianal skin tags, pruritus ani, rectal bleeding assessment, chronic anal pain.
- Assessed and referred onward: inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer (screening triage and referral), complex colorectal resection surgery, pediatric proctology.
- Emergency guidance: heavy or continuous rectal bleeding, fever with perianal swelling, or inability to pass urine or stool requires immediate emergency care, not an outpatient booking.






## Treatments (one-line summaries)

- Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty (LHP): Minimally invasive laser shrinkage of hemorrhoidal tissue. ~10-15 minute procedure, 1-2 week recovery, sphincter-preserving.
- Laser Anal Fissure Treatment: Targeted laser repair of acute and chronic anal fissures with minimal post-op pain and 1-2 week recovery.
- FiLaC (Fistula-tract Laser Closure): Sphincter-preserving laser closure of anal fistulas, 85-95% success rate, low incontinence risk.
- Pilonidal Sinus Laser Treatment (SiLaC/EPSiT): Minimally invasive treatment of pilonidal sinus disease with faster recovery than open excision.
- Proctology Consultation: In-clinic assessment for rectal bleeding, anal pain, itching, prolapse, fissures, fistulas and hemorrhoids.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Overview of Dr. Gehad Masri's proctology practice, credentials, and services in Dubai.
- [Proctologist Dubai](/proctologist-dubai): Head-term landing page. Overview of Dr. Gehad Masri as a proctologist in Dubai, conditions treated, languages, insurance and booking.
- [Proctology Consultation](/proctology-consultation-dubai): Book a consultation with Dr. Gehad Masri at Yugen Care, Jumeirah.
- [Laser Proctology](/laser-proctology-dubai): Pioneer of laser-based treatment for hemorrhoids, fistulas, fissures and pilonidal sinus in the UAE.
- [Hemorrhoid Treatment](/hemorrhoid-treatment): Minimally invasive laser hemorrhoid treatment (LHP) with 1-2 week recovery.
- [Anal Fissure Treatment](/anal-fissure-treatment): Laser-assisted care for acute and chronic anal fissures.
- [Anal Fistula Treatment](/anal-fistula-treatment): Sphincter-preserving FiLaC laser treatment for anal fistulas, 85-95% success with low incontinence risk.
- [Piles Treatment Dubai](/piles-treatment-dubai): Plain-language patient guide to laser piles removal in Dubai (piles = hemorrhoids).
- [Pilonidal Sinus Treatment Dubai](/pilonidal-sinus-treatment-dubai): SiLaC and EPSiT laser treatment for pilonidal sinus disease.
- [Press](/press): Press coverage and interviews featuring Dr. Gehad Masri.
- [Blog](/blog): Patient education articles on hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, bowel health, recovery and prevention.

## Conditions Treated

- [Hemorrhoids (internal, external, thrombosed, prolapsed)](/hemorrhoid-treatment)
- [Anal fissures (acute and chronic)](/anal-fissure-treatment)
- [Anal fistulas (low and high, complex)](/anal-fistula-treatment)
- [Pilonidal sinus](/pilonidal-sinus-treatment-dubai)
- [Rectal bleeding and chronic anal pain](/proctology-consultation-dubai)
- [Pruritus ani (chronic anal itching)](/proctology-consultation-dubai)
- [Rectal prolapse](/proctology-consultation-dubai)

## Blog

- [Rubber Band Ligation vs Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment: Which Is Right for You?](/blog/rubber-band-ligation-vs-laser)
- [Colonoscopy: When You Need One and What to Expect](/blog/colonoscopy-when-you-need-one)
- [Spicy Food, Coffee and Hemorrhoids: What Actually Triggers Flare-Ups](/blog/spicy-food-and-hemorrhoids)
- [Do Hemorrhoids Go Away on Their Own? When to Watch and When to Act](/blog/do-hemorrhoids-go-away-on-their-own)
- [Anal Fistula Surgery Recovery: What to Expect Week by Week](/blog/anal-fistula-surgery-recovery)
- [Dubai Heat, Dehydration and Hemorrhoids: Staying Regular in Summer](/blog/heat-dehydration-and-hemorrhoids)
- [Chronic Anal Fissure: Why It Will Not Heal and What Finally Works](/blog/chronic-anal-fissure-why-it-wont-heal)
- [Stress, IBS and Hemorrhoids: The Gut-Brain Connection](/blog/stress-ibs-and-bowel-health)
- [Hemorrhoid Surgery Recovery Timeline: Day 1 to Week 6](/blog/hemorrhoid-surgery-recovery-timeline)
- [8 Ano-Rectal Symptoms You Should Never Ignore](/blog/symptoms-you-should-not-ignore)
- [Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty vs Traditional Surgery: What Patients Ask Us Most](/blog/laser-hemorrhoidoplasty-vs-traditional-surgery)
- [Why a Perianal Abscess Should Never Be Treated with Antibiotics Alone](/blog/perianal-abscess-antibiotics-alone)
- [Hemorrhoid Grades I to IV: What They Mean and How Treatment Changes](/blog/hemorrhoid-grades-explained)
- [Anal Fistula vs Anal Abscess: How to Tell the Difference](/blog/anal-fistula-vs-abscess)
- [Pregnancy and Hemorrhoids: Trimester-by-Trimester Prevention and Safe Relief](/blog/pregnancy-hemorrhoids-prevention)
- [Exercise After Hemorrhoid Surgery: When You Can Safely Return to the Gym](/blog/exercise-after-hemorrhoid-surgery)
- [Skin Tags After Hemorrhoids: Why They Form and How to Remove Them](/blog/skin-tags-after-hemorrhoids)
- [Diet After Hemorrhoid Surgery: What to Eat in the First Two Weeks](/blog/diet-after-hemorrhoid-surgery)
- [Bleeding When Wiping: Causes and When to Worry](/blog/bleeding-when-wiping-causes)
- [Internal vs External Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Differences, and Treatment](/blog/internal-vs-external-hemorrhoids)
- [Postpartum Hemorrhoids: Why They Happen and How to Recover](/blog/postpartum-hemorrhoids-recovery)
- [Thrombosed Hemorrhoids: Sudden Pain, Causes, and Treatment Options](/blog/thrombosed-hemorrhoids-treatment)
- [Why Sitting Too Long Causes Hemorrhoids and How to Prevent It](/blog/sitting-too-long-and-hemorrhoids)
- [Travel Constipation: How to Stay Regular on Long Flights and Trips](/blog/travel-constipation-and-bowel-health)
- [Natural Ways to Relieve Chronic Constipation Without Medication](/blog/natural-ways-to-relieve-chronic-constipation)
- [Anal Itching: Common Causes and How to Find Lasting Relief](/blog/anal-itching-causes-and-relief)
- [Fiber and Hydration: The Foundation of Long-Term Bowel Health](/blog/fiber-and-hydration-for-bowel-health)
- [Pilonidal Sinus: Symptoms, Causes, and Modern Treatment Options](/blog/pilonidal-sinus-symptoms-and-treatment)
- [Should You Immediately React to a Burst Hemorrhoid?](/blog/should-you-immediately-react-to-a-burst-hemorrhoid)
- [What Does Rectal Prolapse Look Like?](/blog/what-does-rectal-prolapse-look-like)
- [What Causes Chronic Anal Pain?](/blog/what-causes-chronic-anal-pain)
- [What's the Difference Between Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures?](/blog/hemorrhoids-vs-anal-fissures)
- [Laser Treatment for Hemorrhoids: The Permanent Solution](/blog/laser-treatment-for-hemorrhoids)
- [What Can Cause Rectal Bleeding?](/blog/what-can-cause-rectal-bleeding)
- [How to Remove Anal Fissure: Getting Rid of the Pain](/blog/how-to-remove-anal-fissure)
- [Anal Pain After Bowel Movement: Treatments and Lifestyle Changes](/blog/anal-pain-after-bowel-movement)
- [How Does High Anal Fistula Differ From Low Anal Fistula?](/blog/high-anal-fistula-vs-low-anal-fistula)
- [What Is the Connection Between Colitis and Chronic Hemorrhoids?](/blog/colitis-and-chronic-hemorrhoids)
- [7 Benefits of Laser Proctology Compared to Traditional Procedures](/blog/laser-proctology-benefits)
- [Is Anal Fistula Repair Absolutely Necessary in Your Case?](/blog/anal-fistula-repair-necessary)

## Direct Answers (short, quotable)

- Laser fistula closure (FiLaC) success rate at this practice: 85-95% in appropriately selected patients, with low incontinence risk.
- Typical recovery after laser hemorrhoid or laser fissure treatment: 1-2 weeks.
- Typical laser procedure duration: 10-15 minutes, day-case, local or light anaesthesia.
- Perianal abscess: requires surgical drainage; antibiotics alone are not curative.
- Anal abscess to fistula progression: roughly 30-50% of drained abscesses.
- Rubber band ligation vs laser hemorrhoidoplasty: banding suits grade I-II internal hemorrhoids with higher recurrence; laser hemorrhoidoplasty suits grades II-IV, treats mixed disease and has lower recurrence.
- Colonoscopy indications: unexplained or post-40 rectal bleeding, bowel-habit change over two weeks, iron-deficiency anaemia, unexplained weight loss, family history of colorectal cancer, and routine screening from age 45.
- Referral needed to book: no. Consultations in English, Arabic and French.
- Full machine reference with sourced Q&A: https://www.drgehadmasriproctology.com/llms-full.txt

## Glossary

- LHP (Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty): Laser procedure that shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue from within, preserving anal cushions and sphincter function.
- FiLaC (Fistula-tract Laser Closure): Radial-fiber laser closure of fistula tracts that avoids cutting the sphincter muscle.
- SiLaC / EPSiT: Minimally invasive laser and endoscopic options for pilonidal sinus disease.
- LIFT: Ligation of Intersphincteric Fistula Tract; a sphincter-sparing surgical option for select fistulas.
- Sphincter-preserving: A surgical approach that avoids cutting the anal sphincter muscle to protect continence.
- Hemorrhoid Grades I-IV: I (no prolapse), II (prolapse, spontaneous reduction), III (prolapse, manual reduction), IV (irreducible prolapse).

## Arabic Pages

- [Home (AR)](/ar): النسخة العربية من موقع د. جهاد مصري لجراحة الشرج والمستقيم.
- [Proctology Consultation (AR)](/proctology-consultation-dubai-arabic): حجز استشارة مع د. جهاد مصري.
- [Laser Proctology (AR)](/laser-proctology-dubai-arabic): العلاج بالليزر لأمراض الشرج والمستقيم في دبي.
- [Hemorrhoid Treatment (AR)](/hemorrhoid-treatment-arabic): علاج البواسير بالليزر في دبي.
- [Anal Fissure Treatment (AR)](/anal-fissure-treatment-arabic): علاج الشرخ الشرجي بالليزر في دبي.
- [Anal Fistula Treatment (AR)](/anal-fistula-treatment-arabic): علاج الناسور الشرجي بالليزر في دبي.
- [Press (AR)](/ar/press): التغطية الإعلامية لـ د. جهاد مصري.

## Contact

- Clinic: Yugen Care, Jumeirah Beach Road, opposite Sunset Mall, Jumeirah 3, Dubai, UAE
- Phone: +971 4 349 8000
- Hours: Monday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday, 11:00 - 20:00