Alumni
Advancing the Frontiers of Medicine
Honoring our alumni’s contributions to science, surgery, and education. Discover the stories of those shaping the future of global healthcare.
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Global Leadership in Glaucoma Surgery: The Academic and Humanitarian Career of Prof. Tarek M. Shaarawy
A 1992 Cairo University graduate, Prof. Tarek M. Shaarawy serves as Head of the Glaucoma Unit at the University of Geneva Hospitals, leading international surgical societies and global blindness prevention initiatives.
Five Decades of Vascular Precision: The Enduring Surgical Career of Dr. Hazim Mahmoud Elmeligy
A 1973 Kasr Al-Ainy graduate, Dr. Hazim Mahmoud Elmeligy has dedicated over 50 years to general and vascular surgery, leading complex revascularization care across premier Southern California medical institutions.
Excellence in Congenital Cardiology: The Dedication of Dr. Hassan Almeneisi
Graduating from Kasr Al-Ainy in 2005, Dr. Hassan Almeneisi has emerged as an authority in pediatric and adult congenital heart disease in the United States.
Shaping Standards in British Healthcare: The Career of Dr. Youssef Ghabrial Ibrahim
A 1969 Kasr Al-Ainy alumnus, Dr. Youssef Ghabrial Ibrahim spent decades leading urogynaecological practice and shaping medical accreditation across the United Kingdom.
Surgical Precision and National Service: The Leadership of Dr. Sherif Mohamed Abdelkader
Graduating from Kasr Al-Ainy in 1990, Major General Dr. Sherif Mohamed Abdelkader bridges advanced skull base neurosurgery, international humanitarian missions, and decorated military medical leadership.
Advancing Fetal Care and Maternal Health: The Career of Dr. Moustafa Mohamed Hassan
A 1974 Kasr Al-Ainy graduate, Dr. Moustafa Mohamed Hassan has dedicated over four decades to maternal-fetal medicine, pioneering advanced ultrasound techniques and clinical leadership in the United States.
Unlocking Ancient Lineages: The Pioneering Genetic Research of Dr. Yehia Zakareya Gad
From Kasr Al-Ainy to the forefront of molecular Egyptology, Dr. Yehia Zakareya Gad bridged clinical medicine and ancient genetics, leading landmark investigations into Egypt's royal dynasties.
A Pioneer in Global Immunization: The Enduring Legacy of Dr. Adel Mahmoud
A 1963 graduate of Kasr Al-Ainy, Dr. Adel Mahmoud rose to become a world leader in infectious diseases, overseeing the development of landmark vaccines that safeguard millions of lives globally.
Transforming Global Health Systems: The Leadership of Dr. Sameh El-Saharty
From Kasr Al-Ainy to the forefront of international development, Dr. Sameh El-Saharty’s career highlights the powerful role of medical graduates in steering multibillion-dollar healthcare reforms and global policy.
A Heart for Humanity: The Journey of Sir Magdi Yacoub
From the historic halls of Kasr Al-Ainy to pioneering cardiothoracic surgical milestones globally, Sir Magdi Yacoub’s journey stands as a masterclass in clinical innovation, humanistic devotion, and enduring institutional legacy.