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Dr Mazen Abou-Chaaban is an esteemed Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Paediatric Nephrology currently seeing patients at Sultan Al Olama Medical Center and Fakeeh University Hospital. Recognised for his exceptional contributions, Dr Abou-Chaaban received multiple accolades, including the prestigious Top 50 Smart Healthcare Leaders in UAE award in 2018, alongside other well-deserved honours.

His educational journey began at Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, where he earned his undergraduate and medical degrees in 1978. His academic pursuits then led him to Germany's renowned Children’s University Hospital in Cologne, where he completed his German Board in Paediatrics, followed by a Fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology in 1991 after five years of dedicated work in Pediatric Nephrology and kidney transplantation.

During his postgraduate years at the University Children’s Cologne Hospital, Dr Abou-Chaaban was the lead of the Paediatric and Paediatric Nephrology Department. This role encompassed the care of children with a diverse array of medical concerns, from common paediatric problems to complex cases requiring kidney transplantation and dialysis.

Dr Abou-Chaaban's expertise was further honed over a decade of work and lectures at the University Children’s Hospital Cologne Germany, a period during which he emerged as a sought-after authority. His journey then led him to the UAE, where he was summoned by the Government Hospital in Dubai to establish the First Paediatric Nephrology Unit in 1991.

His impact stretched beyond the confines of the hospital, as he held a senior lecturing position at Dubai Medical College, contributing to the growth of medical education in the region. He extended his realm of influence through his practice at various healthcare institutions, including Emirates Specialty Hospital, Dr Mazen’s Polyclinic, American Hospital in Dubai, Mediclinic City Hospital, and more. At Emirates Specialty Hospital, held the position of Chief Medical Director, overseeing a substantial medical staff and ensuring the highest standards of care.

Dr Abou-Chaaban's expertise shines in a multitude of areas, including the comprehensive management of glomerular and tubular kidney diseases, growth and development assessment, management of kidney function disorders, and specialised care for children with hereditary renal diseases. His proficiency extends to pre- and post-kidney transplantation care, dialysis, prenatal diagnosis of congenital renal and urinary tract malformations, vaccination, and care for urinary tract infections