Nephrologist ·
Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
30 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English , Arabic
Dr. Yassin is a nephrologist, lecturer and Co-Author of more than 100 topics in local, regional and International Journals and conferences and symposia, in the different fields of Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation, and Hypertension. His experience as a senior consultant, nephrologist and consultant for hypertension is over 30 years. Earlier in his life, he has worked at Al-Jazeira Hospital, SKMC, Al-Noor Hospital Airport Road, and recently at LifeLine Hospital.
In addition to this, Dr. Yassin has also published an Arabic book " HYPERTENSION: THE SILENT KILLER". This book was published by Kitab Al Youm-Akhbar AlYaoum-Egypt-1985.
Dr. Yassin is also an active member of the International Society of Nephrology (ISN), International Society of Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD), European Dialysis & Transplantation Association (EDTA), Arabic Society of Nephrology & Renal Transplantation (ASNRT), African Society of Nephrology (AFRAN), Middle East Society of Nephrology & Transplantation (MESOT), Egyptian Society of Nephrology (ESN), American Society of Nephrology (ASN), American Society of Hypertension (ASH), National Kidney Foundation-USA (NKF), Egyptian Society of Hypertension (ESH), Pan-Arab Society of Hypertension, Emirates Medical Association-Nephrology Chapter (EMAN) –aMember of the Board.
We bring to you the long list of conditions that Dr. Yassin Ibrahim M El Shahat treats.
An internal medicine specialist, Nephrologists provide medical treatment for kidney conditions. It is when you are having repeat or chronic urinary tract infections, renal failure or severe kidney diseases, in such conditions you go to a Nephrologist. Protein loss or blood loss in the urine as well as solution to kidney stone removal is found by this doctor.
Kidney condition can be the reason for various signs and symptoms like:
When their is swelling seen around ankles, feet or legs or around the eyes then it could most probably be a sign of a kidney condition. While suffering from a kidney disease you will notice signs of gastrointestinal problems like nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite and weakness. Anemia and high blood pressure are also indicators of these issues.
9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday are the operating hours of the doctor. The procedure is performed with a lot of care, efficiency and delicacy.
Here is a list of popular procedures performed by Dr. Yassin Ibrahim M El Shahat.:
The Nephrologists work as a team with other specialists to perform few procedures in addition to providing medical treatment to people for various conditions. Of the procedures a Nephrologist performs, a Kidney dialysis is one of the most routine. The work of this specialist extends to getting even Kidney biopsies and Kidney transplants as well.
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It is usually the primary care doctors who refer you to a kidney specialist or Nephrologist as we know them.. Of the various responsibilities that are manned by the Nephrologists, one is managing chronic kidney disease and acute kidney failure. Tubular/interstitial disorders as well as Glomerular/vascular disorders are treated by them so as to keep the kidneys healthy. They treat and manage conditions related to mineral metabolism and even hypertension issues as well.
The tests required before and during consultation for a Nephrologist are as follows:
The right picture about the condition of the kidney is given through blood and urine tests. Another test that the doctor can recommend is the kidney ultrasound basis the condition of the kidney. A kidney biopsy may be suggested by the doctor based on a particular condition.
People who are having problems with their kidney function are the ones to visit a Nephrologist. This doctor treats people with a variety of kidney issues such as Tubular/interstitial disorders, Glomerular/vascular disorders and even those who require dialysis often. When you wish to prepare to get a kidney transplant then too a visit to the Nephrologist becomes necessary.. Whether it is a serious kidney disease or the kidneys of the patients are failing, the doctor would help you manage the health of your kidneys and your health.
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