Dr. Islam Essam Eldin Elkousy
Specialist Critical Care Medicine
ICU
MBChB, MD (Critical Care), MRCP (UK)
About Dr. Islam Essam Eldin Elkousy
Dr. Islam Essam Eldin Elkousy is a Specialist in Critical Care Medicine with more than 25 years of experience caring for critically ill patients across Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. His clinical background covers intensive care, emergency medicine, and the management of complex medical and surgical emergencies.
Having worked in leading intensive care units across the Middle East, Dr. Elkousy has extensive experience in treating patients requiring advanced life support and continuous monitoring. His expertise has made him a leading critical care medicine specialist in Sharjah, providing timely, evidence-based care for critically ill adults.
Educational Qualifications
- MBChB
- MD (Critical Care)
- MRCP (UK)
Special Interests
- Management of critically ill patients, including mechanically ventilated patients, trauma cases, ARDS, sepsis, and shock
- Critical care management for both medical and surgical cases
- Insertion of central lines, venous and arterial access, dialysis catheters, and PICC lines
- Airway management and securing advanced airways
- Diagnostic bronchoscopy
Research / Publications
- Surveillance of *Pseudomonas Aeruginosa* and *Klebsiella Aerogenes* in the Critical Care Unit, Alexandria University (2001)
FAQs
Dr. Elkousy manages a wide range of critical illnesses, including severe infections, sepsis, shock, trauma, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and conditions requiring intensive care support.
Yes. He has extensive experience caring for mechanically ventilated patients and managing complex respiratory conditions in the intensive care unit.
His expertise includes central line insertion, arterial and venous access, dialysis catheter and PICC line placement, airway management, and diagnostic bronchoscopy.
Yes. He provides critical care for patients with both medical and surgical conditions requiring intensive monitoring and advanced supportive treatment.
Dr. Elkousy consults patients and their families in English and Arabic.