Dr. Mohamed Ghoneim

Dr. Mohamed Ghoneim, MD

Dr. Mohamed Ghoneim is a urologist at Mansoura Urology and Nephrology Center in Mansoura, Egypt. He is known for kidney transplantation, bladder surgery and founding the Mansoura Urology and Nephrology Center.

Professor Ghoneim performed the first successful kidney transplant in Egypt in 1976 and founded the Urology and Nephrology Center at Mansoura University in 1983, later recognised as a WHO collaborating centre. He chose not to enter private practice, and the centre has given free care to millions of patients.

About Dr. Mohamed Ghoneim – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Mohamed Ghoneim, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Kidney transplantation; bladder cancer surgery and bladder substitution; reconstructive urology
• Current Role: Founder of the Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University (director and head of urology until 2000)
• Years in Practice: Active in urology since the 1960s; first Egyptian kidney transplant in 1976
• Languages: Arabic and English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: He is an academic leader and founder; patients are treated by the centre’s current urology teams
• 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: Mansoura Urology and Nephrology Center
• Address: Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Gomhoria Street, Mansoura, Dakahlia, 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: mans.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. Mohamed Ghoneim:

• Kidney transplantation
• Bladder cancer and radical cystectomy
• Bladder substitution (neobladder) and urinary diversion
• Reconstructive urology

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and Training: Egypt; institutions and dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Urology (Egyptian specialist qualification)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the Egyptian Medical Syndicate
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Mansoura University; Urology and Nephrology Center (WHO Collaborating Centre for Management of Renal and Urological Disorders)

Insurance

The centre provides free medical care to patients, according to Mansoura University. No insurance is required for treatment there.

Fees

Care at the Urology and Nephrology Center is provided free, per Mansoura University. Professor Ghoneim declined private practice.

Professional Information

• Performed Egypt’s first successful kidney transplant (1976)
• Founded the Mansoura Urology and Nephrology Center (1983)
• SIU Félix Guyon Medal (2006) and Hamdan Award
• More than 300 scientific papers and about 47 books and chapters
• Award for best scientific production in leadership and innovation (2024) for stem cell research in diabetes

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Mansoura University news and Faculty of Pharmacy announcement (mans.edu.eg), checked October 1, 2026
• Mansoura Faculty of Medicine urology centre history, checked October 1, 2026
• Wikipedia summary with WHO collaborating centre reference, checked October 1, 2026
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Mohamed Ghoneim known for?

Dr. Mohamed Ghoneim is known for kidney transplantation, bladder surgery and founding the Mansoura Urology and Nephrology Center.

Where does Dr. Mohamed Ghoneim practice?

He practices at Mansoura Urology and Nephrology Center in Mansoura, Egypt.

What conditions does Dr. Mohamed Ghoneim treat?

He focuses on kidney transplantation and bladder cancer surgery.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Mohamed Ghoneim?

Professor Ghoneim is the centre’s founder rather than a booking clinician. Use the Book An Appointment button to send an enquiry, or visit the Mansoura Urology and Nephrology Center outpatient service.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Mansoura University Urology and Nephrology Center.