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Dr. Fatma Elgengehy
👤 11 years of experience
11,534+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Fatma Elgengehy is a highly experienced Rheumatologist with over 20 years of clinical and academic practice. She serves as a Professor and Consultant of Rheumatology at Kasr Alaini Hospital Cairo University, one of the country’s largest tertiary referral centres, where she combines patient care with active involvement in research and medical education.
Her clinical expertise focuses on the diagnosis and management of a wide spectrum of complex rheumatological conditions. These include inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and reactive arthritis, as well as connective tissue diseases including lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic sclerosis, and inflammatory muscle disorders. She also treats vasculitic conditions such as polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis, alongside crystal arthropathies like gout.
In addition, she manages patients with ankylosing spondylitis and related spondyloarthropathies, osteoporosis and other metabolic bone disorders, fibromyalgia, chronic pain syndromes, and general musculoskeletal complaints such as back pain and osteoarthritis. Her procedural skills include joint aspiration and therapeutic injections, and she is experienced in prescribing both conventional disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and advanced biologic therapies.
Dr Elgengehy completed her medical degree (MB BCh), Master’s degree, and Doctorate in Rheumatology at Cairo University. Alongside her clinical work, she maintains a strong interest in advancing rheumatology through research, contributing to improved understanding and treatment of complex autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Her clinical expertise focuses on the diagnosis and management of a wide spectrum of complex rheumatological conditions. These include inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and reactive arthritis, as well as connective tissue diseases including lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic sclerosis, and inflammatory muscle disorders. She also treats vasculitic conditions such as polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis, alongside crystal arthropathies like gout.
In addition, she manages patients with ankylosing spondylitis and related spondyloarthropathies, osteoporosis and other metabolic bone disorders, fibromyalgia, chronic pain syndromes, and general musculoskeletal complaints such as back pain and osteoarthritis. Her procedural skills include joint aspiration and therapeutic injections, and she is experienced in prescribing both conventional disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and advanced biologic therapies.
Dr Elgengehy completed her medical degree (MB BCh), Master’s degree, and Doctorate in Rheumatology at Cairo University. Alongside her clinical work, she maintains a strong interest in advancing rheumatology through research, contributing to improved understanding and treatment of complex autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Fatma Elgengehy
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · Rheumatology
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2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Rheumatology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,654 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,296 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 200 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,823 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 60 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 21 · i10: 12
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5871/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34527517 · cited by 198
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European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
DOI: 10.4129/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36100463 · cited by 172
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Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3224/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38310601 · cited by 178
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European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
DOI: 10.7819/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39931525 · cited by 56
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Ajman · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Ajman · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
- Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · fatma.elgengehy@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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