Biography:
Dr. Tawfiq Al Lawati is one of the Omani pioneers in the field of paediatrics and the first Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Oman. Widely recognized as one of the leading Pediatric Gastroenterologists in Muscat, Oman, he worked across all disciplines of paediatrics during his training in Oman before completing his fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology in Brisbane, Australia. Upon returning to Oman, Dr. Tawfiq established specialized Pediatric Gastroenterology services in Muscat, significantly advancing digestive and liver care for children across the country.
Dr. Tawfiq completed his foundational training in General Paediatrics and has continued caring for infants, children, and adolescents throughout his career. He specialized in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hepatology, and Pediatric Nutrition, gaining extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive, nutritional, and liver disorders in children. He is highly trained in Pediatric Endoscopy and has vast experience managing a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases, liver conditions, and nutritional disorders in children.
Dr. Tawfiq has a special interest in food allergies, food intolerance, constipation, chronic diarrhea, recurrent abdominal pain, feeding difficulties, reflux disease, and digestive disorders in children. He is also extensively experienced in managing pediatric liver diseases, including acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, liver failure, metabolic liver diseases, and post-liver transplant care, making him one of the most experienced Pediatric Liver Specialists in Oman.
As one of the most experienced Pediatric Gastroenterologists in Muscat, Oman, Dr. Tawfiq provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of gastrointestinal, digestive, nutritional, and liver conditions in infants, children, and adolescents. Families trust his expertise, compassionate approach, and commitment to delivering evidence-based pediatric care tailored to every child’s needs.
His expertise includes Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Hepatology, Pediatric Nutrition, Pediatric Endoscopy, Digestive Disorders in Children, Chronic Abdominal Pain, Recurrent Vomiting, Feeding Difficulties, Nutritional Deficiencies, Liver Disorders, Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Food Allergies, Food Intolerance, Chronic Constipation, Chronic Diarrhea, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Pediatric Liver Disease, and Advanced Gastrointestinal Care for Children. His dedication to improving children’s digestive health has established him as a trusted Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist in Muscat and Oman.
Qualifications & Achievements:
Dr. Tawfiq obtained the fellowship certificate from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health from the UK and has accredited endoscopic training by the Joint Committee of Endoscopy Training in Australia. He also has been awarded Masters in Public Health in Community Nutrition from the University of Queensland, Australia.
Dr. Tawfiq is well known amongst his peers in the Arab Gulf Region and internationally through his participation in major conferences.
He has presented in many local and international conferences in paediatric gastroenterology.
Professional Memberships:
- European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
- Saudi Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
- Oman Gastroenterology Society – Board Member
Areas of Expertise
Pediatric Gastroenterology:
- Abdominal pain in children
- Recurrent vomiting
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Feeding difficulties
- Failure to thrive
- Digestive disorders in infants and children
- Functional gastrointestinal disorders
Pediatric Liver Diseases & Hepatology:
- Jaundice
- Acute hepatitis
- Chronic hepatitis
- Fatty liver disease
- Liver function abnormalities
- Pediatric liver disease management
- Liver transplant care and follow-up
Pediatric Nutrition:
- Nutritional assessment
- Growth and development concerns
- Malnutrition management
- Feeding disorders
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Specialized dietary support
Food Allergy & Intolerance:
- Food allergies
- Food intolerance
- Milk protein allergy
- Lactose intolerance
- Gluten sensitivity
- Celiac disease
Bowel Disorders:
- Chronic diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Bloody stools in children
Pediatric Endoscopy:
- Diagnostic pediatric endoscopy
- Therapeutic pediatric endoscopy
- Removal of ingested foreign bodies
- Gastrointestinal investigations
- Advanced pediatric endoscopic procedures
Why Choose Dr. Tawfiq Al Lawati?
- First Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Oman
- Pioneer in Pediatric Gastroenterology Services in Oman
- International Fellowship Training in Australia
- Royal College Fellowship (UK)
- Advanced Pediatric Endoscopy Expertise
- Extensive Experience in Pediatric Liver Disease
- Specialized Care for Food Allergies and Celiac Disease
- Comprehensive Child Digestive Health Management
- Trusted by Families Across Muscat and Oman
- Internationally Recognized Speaker and Educator
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Tawfiq Al Lawati is recognized as one of Oman’s leading pediatric gastroenterologists and the first pediatric gastroenterologist in the country, with extensive experience in digestive, liver, and nutritional disorders in children.
A pediatric gastroenterologist treats abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, reflux, food allergies, food intolerance, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disorders, recurrent vomiting, and digestive health problems in children.
You should consult a pediatric gastroenterologist if your child experiences chronic abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, poor growth, feeding difficulties, blood in stools, jaundice, or suspected food allergies.
Yes. Dr. Tawfiq has extensive experience in diagnosing and managing food allergies, food intolerance, milk allergy, lactose intolerance, and celiac disease in children.
Yes. Dr. Tawfiq has advanced training in pediatric endoscopy and performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including the removal of ingested foreign bodies.
Yes. He specializes in pediatric hepatology and treats jaundice, acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, liver disease, and provides care for liver transplant patients.
Treatment depends on the cause and may include dietary modification, nutritional support, medication, and specialized pediatric gastroenterology assessment.
Common symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, poor weight gain, growth concerns, fatigue, and nutritional deficiencies.
Yes. He manages Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory bowel diseases affecting children and adolescents.
Dr. Tawfiq Al Lawati is one of the leading pediatric liver and hepatology specialists in Muscat, Oman, providing comprehensive liver disease management for children.
