Best Nephrologists (Kidney Specialists) in United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Ahmad Ojjeh is a highly experienced Nephrologist with over 40 years of expertise in the field of nephrology.
• He has been involved in numerous kidney transplants and developed dialysis programs, including the first kidney transplant program in Syria’s Ministry of Health.
• His areas of expertise include chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hypertension management, electrolyte imbalances, urinary tract infections, and the medical management of kidney stones. 
• He obtained his DIS in Nephrology from the University of Paris V, France, in 1989 and his MD in Medicine from Damascus University, Syria, in 1984.
• Dr. Ahmad Ojjeh has been honoured for his contributions as the General Director of Damascus Hospital, the largest hospital in Syria, and for pioneering the first kidney transplant program in the country.
• He has published notable papers on nephrology practices, including his work on Dialysis and Kidney Transplantation Techniques and Chronic Kidney Disease in Syria.
• Dr. Ahmad Ojjeh is a member of various professional medical associations, reflecting his commitment to advancing kidney care and healthcare services globally.

• Dr. Anil Kumar Saxena is a highly accomplished Nephrologist with over 35 years of clinical experience in the field of nephrology and internal medicine.
• He specialises in managing diabetic kidney disease, severe hypertension, glomerulonephritis, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and post-kidney transplantation care. 
• Dr. Saxena earned his MBBS and MD from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India. 
• He is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (FRCP). 
• He also holds the prestigious Fellowship of the American Society of Nephrology (FASN), Washington DC.
• Dr. Saxena has received numerous accolades, including over 1,600 citations on Google Scholar, an H-index of 22, and citations in major guidelines such as CDC, KDIGO, and KDOQI. 
• He has contributed to key medical references, such as the Oxford Textbook of Nephrology and Brenner and Rector’s Textbook of Nephrology.
• Dr. Saxena has published over 75 scientific research articles, including three randomised controlled trials where he served as the lead investigator. 
• His research has been published in top international medical journals.
• Dr. Saxena is a member of several renowned medical organisations, including the editorial boards of Kidney International, the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, and Hemodialysis International. 
• He has also served as a Council Member for GLG in Texas, USA, and as a senior scientific advisor at CORMEDIX Inc., NJ, USA.

• Dr. Iyad Abuward is a leading Nephrologist in Dubai with more than 21 years of experience.
• He is a Spanish board-certified best kidney doctor in Dubai and specialises in managing acute kidney failure, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, hereditary kidney diseases, kidney stones, etc.
• He completed his MBBS from the University of Santiago de Spain and his Master’s Degree in Interventional and Diagnostic Nephrology at the University of Alcalá de Henares, Spain.
• Dr. Iyad also holds a PhD in Medicine with Distinction Cum Laude from the University of Santiago de Spain.
• He is the best nephrologist in UAE and also received the European Award In Nephrology in 2021.
• Dr. Iyad is an active member of the Spanish Society of Nephrology and the Emirates Society of Nephrology and Transplantation.
• He is fluent in Arabic, English, Spanish, and French.

• Dr. John Cherian Varghese is a well-known Nephrologist with over 25 years of experience.
• He specializes in treating chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, glomerular disease, and kidney transplantation.
• He received his M.B.B.S. from Bengaluru University, India, in 1988 and his M.D. in Internal Medicine from Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru, India, in 2003.
• Later, in 2009, he earned a D.N.B. in Nephrology from the National Board, New Delhi, India.
• He is a respected member of the Emirates Medical Association, Nephrology, International Society of Nephrology, American Society of Nephrology, and Indian Society of Nephrology.

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. Fahed Kouli is a renowned Nephrologist possessing over 21 years of experience in diagnostic approach and medical practice.
• He is well-trained in diagnosing and treating several nephrological disorders.
• He is an active member of the American Society of Nephrology.
• He holds board certifications in Nephrology and Internal Medicine.

• Dr. Biju K Gopinath is a leading Kidney Transplant surgeon with +20 years of experience performing renal transplants and treating major kidney disorders.
•  His professional affiliations include memberships of the, International Society of Nephrology, the Indian Society of Nephrology, the Emirates Association of Nephrology and with the American Society of Nephrology as an associate member.
• He holds a graduate degree from the University of Calicut, and a MD degree too. He then earned a DM qualification from the Government Medical College Calicut, where he even continued as Asst. Professor.
• Dr. Gopinath is credited with pioneering the use of Rituximab in primary glomerular diseases and systemic lupus erythematosus. He has also pioneered the chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis programme at Thrissur. He has been part of several research trials. 
• He is reputed as a kidney transplant surgeon. Apart from the renal transplants, Dr. Gopinath also does percutaneous CAPD catheter placement, treats refractory lupus nephritis, chronic hepatitis C, primary glomerular diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, diabetic kidney disease, cardio-renal syndromes, cystic kidney diseases, prevention of progression of CKD and hemodialysis.

• Dr. Loai Eid is a Paediatric Nephrologist, based in Dubai with extensive 20+ years of experience.
• He is certified by both the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Pediatric Nephrology.
• His area of expertise lies in Congenital kidney diseases in infants, Antenatal diagnosis of structural renal abnormalities & parental consultation, Hydronephrosis, vesicoureteric reflux, and cystic kidney diseases, Renal dysplasia, posterior urethral valves, Nephrotic syndrome, Glomerulonephritis, Proteinuria, etc.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications.
• He is also actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, Sessions, Conferences, and worldwide seminars to talk about Pediatric Nephrology.

• With 20+ years of experience, Dr Amitabh Kulkarni is the most notable Specialist Nephrologist in UAE.
• He has performed nearly 400 internal jugular and femoral vein dialysis catheter placements, over 200 renal biopsies (native and transplant kidney), and 15 temporary peritoneal dialysis catheter placements.
• Dr Amitabh has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name. 
• He has completed an MBBS and MD (Internal Medicine) from the University of Mumbai, India.
• He later did DNB (Nephrology) from the National Board of Examinations, Ministry of Health & Welfare, India. 
• Dr Amitabh is well-versed in Hindi, Marathi and English.

• With 22+ years of experience, Dr Kalpana Sengupta is the most renowned Specialist Paediatrics in UAE.
• She is a Gold Medalist at the university level.
• Dr Kalpana specializes in Paediatric Nephrology and Intensive care. 
• She is a member of the Indian Association of Paediatrics (IAP) and Indian Paediatric Nephrology Group.
• Dr Kalpana has several international publications, essays, and presentations to her name.
• She has completed MD (Pediatrics) from Bombay University, DNB from National Board, DCH from CPS Mumbai and MRCPCH from RCPCH, UK. 
• Dr Kalpana is well-versed in Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi and English.
   

• Dr. Mona AlRukhaimi is a highly skilled Nephrologist with 40 years of experience.
• Her areas of interest are treating arthritis, osteoarthritis, back pain, vasculitis, connective tissue disease, gout, etc.
• She did a BSc in 1980 and an MBBS in 1983.
• Later, she earned the MRCP(UK) Diploma in 1989 and Fellowships at the Royal College of Physicians in 2001 and 2005.
• She is an active member of the Steering Committee for Women in Transplantation under TTS.