Dr. Gamal Esmat

Dr. Gamal Esmat, MD

Dr. Gamal Esmat is a hepatologist at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt. He is known for hepatitis C treatment and elimination in Egypt.

Professor Esmat is professor of hepatology and tropical medicine at Cairo University and a former vice president of the university. He was a leading member of Egypt’s National Committee for Control of Viral Hepatitis, which ran the national programme that treated millions of Egyptians for hepatitis C.

About Dr. Gamal Esmat

• Full Name: Gamal Esmat, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Hepatitis C; hepatitis B; tropical liver disease; viral hepatitis elimination
• Current Role: Professor of Hepatology, Endemic Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine (Kasr Al Ainy), Cairo University
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Arabic and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Cairo University
• Address: Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Kasr Al Ainy Street, Cairo, Egypt
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: cu.edu.eg
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Gamal Esmat:

• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis B
• Cirrhosis
• Liver cancer screening in viral hepatitis
• Schistosomal liver disease

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and MD: Cairo University; dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Tropical medicine and hepatology (Egyptian specialist qualification)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the Egyptian Medical Syndicate
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Cairo University (Kasr Al Ainy); National Committee for Control of Viral Hepatitis, Egypt

Insurance

Hepatitis C treatment in Egypt has been provided free through the national programme. Private clinic consultations are billed separately; confirm with the clinic.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• Key figure in Egypt’s national hepatitis C treatment and elimination programme
• Former Vice President of Cairo University
• Investigator in hepatitis C antiviral trials in Egyptian patients

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Cairo University Faculty of Medicine profile (cu.edu.eg)
• Egyptian Medical Syndicate register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Gamal Esmat known for?

Dr. Gamal Esmat is known for hepatitis C treatment and elimination in Egypt.

Where does Dr. Gamal Esmat practice?

He practices at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt.

What conditions does Dr. Gamal Esmat treat?

He focuses on hepatitis C, hepatitis B and chronic liver disease.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Gamal Esmat?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Cairo University before you visit.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Cairo University.