Best Nephrologists (Kidney Specialists) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Yassin Ibrahim M. El-Shahat is a distinguished Consultant Nephrologist & Chief Medical Officer at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, bringing over 38 years of specialized clinical experience.

He specializes in diagnosis and advanced clinical management of chronic kidney disease (ckd) stages 1 to 5; hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis prescription, access maintenance, and adequacy optimization.

Holding prestigious credentials including Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Dr. El-Shahat is dedicated to delivering evidence-based, compassionate care.

• Dr. Venkat Sainaresh Vellanki is a Nephrologist with extensive 21+ years of experience.
• His area of expertise lies in Chronic Renal Failure, Renal Transplant Recipients, Glomerular and Vascular Diseases, Peritoneal dialysis, Diabetic Nephropathy, Kidney Biopsy Service, Extracorporeal redressal of Sepsis patients, etc.
• Dr. Venkat has completed his graduation from the University of Mysore, India, followed by post-graduation from the reputed Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, India. Later, he did DM Nephrology in Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), India.
• He is fluent in 5 languages and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada.
• To date, he has worked in some of the top-notch institutes such as Gujarat University of Transplantation Sciences, Govt of Gujarat, India, SVIMS University Hospital, Govt of AP, India, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Manipal Hospitals, India, University of Toronto, Toronto Canada.
• The known Nephrologist has more than 30+ national and international publications under his credit.

• Dr. Deepak Pillai is a renowned Nephrologist with 15+ years of experience.
• His area of expertise lies in the management of patients with acute kidney disease, chronic kidney disease, anemia management, management of abnormalities of bone metabolism, management of hypertension, and planning of renal replacement therapy, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, kidney stones. 
• Dr. Deepak completed his graduation and post-graduation from the University of Kerala, India, followed by DM from the reputed University of Calicut, Kerala, India. Later, he did a Fellowship in Adult Nephrology from the prestigious University of Toronto, Canada.
• He has received numerous awards such as the Kesavan Vaidyar Memorial Gold Medal award, Sabu memorial Gold Medal award, Best poster presentation, M M Niyamathullah Memorial Award for the best Nephrology essay paper, etc.
• To date, he has worked in some of the top-notch institutes such as NMC hospitals, Abu Dhabi, NMC hospitals, Khalifa city, Cosmopolitan Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, University of Toronto, Canada, Hamed Al Essa kidney transplant center, Kuwait, Moulana Hospital, Perinthalmanna, India.

Dr. Eltaher El-Sheikri is a veteran Consultant Nephrologist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, possessing 22 years of specialized kidney disease expertise.

He specializes in chronic kidney disease (CKD) staging and progression slowing, hemodialysis clinical supervision, diabetic nephropathy, and electrolyte disorders.

Holding prestigious MRCP (UK) and Arab Board certifications, Dr. El-Sheikri is dedicated to preserving renal function and improving dialysis patient outcomes.

Dr. Mohamed Saad is an eminent Consultant Nephrologist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, possessing 23 years of clinical practice in kidney diseases.

He specializes in chronic kidney disease (CKD) management, diabetic nephropathy, hemodialysis clinical supervision, and glomerulonephritis.

Holding doctorate credentials in nephrology, Dr. Saad delivers personalized, evidence-based renal care to protect kidney function.

Dr. Rehna K. Rahman is an esteemed Specialist Pediatric Nephrologist at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, with over 15 years of clinical medical experience.

She specializes in pediatric kidney diseases, nephrotic syndrome, acute kidney injury, congenital urinary anomalies (CAKUT), and dialysis therapies.

Trained at premier pediatric nephrology centers, Dr. Rahman delivers advanced renal replacement and transplant care for young patients.