Senior specialist in general anesthesia with 30+ years' experience across Egyptian and UAE hospitals
Experience
30 years
Languages
Arabic, English, English Arabic
Location
Dubai
Sees
adults
Dr. Wael Ghaly Shawky El Masry is a senior specialist in general anesthesia based at Dubai Health in the UAE. He completed his Master of Anesthesia at Cairo University in 1994 and has spent over three decades developing expertise in anesthetic practice across multiple institutions in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
Dr. El Masry has held senior positions at leading hospitals including Belhoul Speciality Hospital (2006–2008) and May 15 Hospital in Egypt (2001–2005), where he managed anesthetic care for diverse surgical populations. His clinical focus spans perioperative anesthesia, critical care oxygenation strategies, and respiratory management in acutely unwell patients. He has authored systematic reviews examining oxygen targets in critical illness and high-flow oxygen therapy in respiratory distress, demonstrating engagement with evidence-based practice.
He is well-suited for patients requiring comprehensive anesthetic management across routine and complex surgical procedures, as well as those with critical care needs. His extensive regional experience makes him a reliable choice for perioperative planning.
Special interests: oxygen therapy strategies in critical illness, high-flow nasal cannula therapy, respiratory management in acute illness.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Master of Anesthesia
Cairo University, Egypt · 1994
Senior Specialist, General Anesthesia
Dubai Health, United Arab Emirates · 2008-Present
Anesthetist
Belhoul Speciality Hospital, United Arab Emirates · 2006-2008
Anesthetist
May 15 Hospital, Egypt · 2001-2005
Anesthetist
El Khalifa General Hospital, Egypt · 2001
Anesthetist
Al Ayat General Hospital, Egypt · 2000-2001
5 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, English Arabic.
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This doctor primarily sees adults.
Commonly treated: Acute Respiratory Distress, Perioperative Complications.
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