Dr. Abdelbasset Elessawy

Dr. Abdelbasset Elessawy is a senior physician with 25 years of experience in internal medicine and nephrology (kidney disease). He currently serves as Visiting Professor at RAKMHSU and General Secretary of the Emirates Medical Association, while maintaining a full professorship at Al-Azhar University in Egypt. His career spans France, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, with leadership roles in medical education, research, and professional organisations.

Dr. Elessawy specialises in kidney disease management, including diabetic kidney damage, autoimmune kidney conditions, resistant high blood pressure, and organ transplantation. He has extensive training in paediatric nephrology and immunology. His clinical work has focused on vascular access for dialysis patients and metabolic disorders linked to obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol. He is recognised for contributions to transplant research and geriatric kidney care.

He is well-suited for patients seeking expert kidney care, those with complex or resistant high blood pressure, individuals preparing for or recovering from kidney transplant, and those with obesity-related kidney and metabolic issues. His academic background and editorial board positions reflect a commitment to evidence-based practice and advancing the field.