Dr. Yasmin Gamal
Professor of Pediatrics & Director of Children's Hospital, Ain Shams University
Quick Info
- Availability: Available at Seeds Kids Clinic, UMC Mall, Fifth Settlement (New Cairo)
Why Choose Dr. Yasmin Gamal?
Families trust Dr. Gamal for her:
- Leadership as Professor and Director at Ain Shams University Children's Hospital
- Expertise in pediatric clinical nutrition, from weaning to complex gastrointestinal conditions
- Research-driven, evidence-based approaches with international certifications
- Compassionate commitment to improving child health and nutrition outcomes
For consultations or appointments, families may reach her through her clinics or affiliated platforms. Dr. Gamal remains deeply committed to advancing child health and improving pediatric outcomes across Egypt.
Professional Profile
Dr. Yasmin Gamal El Gendy is a distinguished Professor of Pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. As a leading expert in pediatric clinical nutrition, she serves as the Director of Children's Hospital at Ain Shams University. With extensive experience in pediatric care, nutrition, and hospital leadership, she is recognized for her contributions to child health, particularly in nutritional interventions, gastrointestinal disorders, and immune responses in children. She integrates evidence-based nutrition guidelines with clinical practice to promote optimal child health and well-being. Dr. Gamal has significantly advanced pediatric medicine through clinical leadership, teaching, and research, authoring over 20 peer-reviewed publications with more than 975 citations. She is also a cofounder of Seeds Kids Clinic in New Cairo.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- MD in Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt
- Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University
- ESPEN Diploma in Clinical Nutrition (European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism)
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
- Specialized expertise in Pediatric Clinical Nutrition
Professional Roles & Leadership
Director of Children's Hospital – Ain Shams University
CurrentOversees operations, patient care, and multidisciplinary teams in pediatric services
Professor of Pediatrics and Clinical Nutrition – Ain Shams University
CurrentTeaches and mentors medical students, residents, and fellows in pediatrics and nutrition
Consultant in Pediatrics and Pediatric Clinical Nutrition
CurrentProvides expert consultations in hospital and academic settings
Credentials
Areas of Expertise
Clinical and academic expertise covers a wide spectrum of pediatric conditions, with specialization in:
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition
- Enteral nutrition formulas for post-surgical children
- Nutritional screening and interventions for neonates and picky eaters
- Ketogenic diets for epilepsy and metabolic conditions
- Zinc and honey supplementation for infections and diarrhea
- Dehydration assessment and impact on cognitive performance
Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children
- Cow milk allergy and weaning strategies
General Pediatrics
- Growth assessment and developmental nutrition
- Immune responses in pediatric infections (e.g., SARS-CoV-2, Clostridium difficile)
- Lactation consulting and breastfeeding support
Specialized Research Focus
Dr. Gamal integrates global evidence-based guidelines with expert clinical judgment to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
Clinical Contributions & Research
has contributed significantly to pediatric medicine through clinical work, teaching, and impactful research. She has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications including:
Optimizing Weaning Strategies: A Consensus-Based Approach for Complementary Feeding in the Middle East and North Africa Region
Quality of Life in Pediatric Irritable Bowel Syndrome among a Sample of Egyptian Children at Ain Shams University Hospitals
Prevalence of Dehydration in Egyptian Primary School Children and its Impact on their Cognitive Performance
Ketogenic diet for epilepsy control and enhancement in adaptive behavior
Nutritional Screening of Sick Neonates in NICU and Its Relation to Short Term Outcome
Effect of zinc supplementation in children less than 5 years on diarrhea attacks: a randomized controlled trial
Up-regulated serum levels of soluble CD25 and soluble CD163 in pediatric patients with SARS-CoV-2
Peptide-based enteral formula vs a whole protein enteral formula after major intestinal surgeries in children
Effect of honey supplementation on Clostridium difficile infection in childhood cancer
🌍 Impact: Her work has earned over 975+ citations worldwide.