Dr. Sameh Shokry

Dr. Sameh Shokry is a Consultant in General Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Liver Diseases, and Diabetes at Ain Shams University, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in London. His areas of practice include the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of internal medicine conditions, with a particular focus on diabetes, endocrine disorders, and liver diseases.

Patients may consult Dr. Sameh Shokry for conditions involving blood sugar control, thyroid disorders, hormonal abnormalities, liver function abnormalities, fatty liver disease, and other medical conditions that require comprehensive internal medicine assessment.

A specialist evaluation may be appropriate when a patient has persistent or unexplained symptoms, abnormal laboratory results, poorly controlled diabetes, thyroid abnormalities, abnormal liver enzymes, or multiple chronic conditions that require an integrated medical assessment.

Through Macrocare, patients can submit their medical records, laboratory results, and previous reports for case organization and review, as well as assistance with arranging a consultation or appointment with Dr. Sameh Shokry.

Dr. Sameh Shokry’s Medical Specialties

Dr. Sameh Shokry’s areas of specialty include:

• General Internal Medicine.

• Endocrinology.

• Diabetes and blood sugar disorders.

• Liver diseases.

• Thyroid disorders.

• Hormonal disorders.

• Fatty liver disease and metabolic disorders.

• Evaluation of abnormal liver function tests.

• Management and follow-up of chronic medical conditions.

• Assessment of abnormal laboratory findings.

• Comprehensive evaluation of patients with multiple medical concerns.

Diabetes Treatment and Management with Dr. Sameh Shokry

Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires regular medical follow-up to assess blood sugar control and reduce the risk of long-term complications.

Diabetes management may include reviewing the patient's medical history, current medications, lifestyle factors, blood glucose measurements, and HbA1c levels. Depending on the individual case, the evaluation may also include kidney function, lipid profile, blood pressure, and other relevant investigations.

Treatment varies from one patient to another. Some patients may benefit from lifestyle modifications, while others may require medication or adjustments to their existing treatment. The appropriate approach depends on the type of diabetes, degree of glucose control, age, overall health, medications, and associated medical conditions.

Thyroid Disorders

Thyroid disorders can affect multiple body systems and may present with symptoms such as unexplained weight changes, fatigue, palpitations, sleep disturbances, or intolerance to heat or cold.

Evaluation of thyroid disease generally involves a review of symptoms and medical history, together with appropriate thyroid function tests. Additional investigations may be recommended depending on the initial findings.

The management of hypothyroidism differs from that of hyperthyroidism, and treatment decisions depend on the underlying cause, severity, laboratory findings, and individual patient factors.

Endocrine and Hormonal Disorders

Endocrine diseases include a broad range of conditions involving hormone production and regulation throughout the body.

Hormonal disorders may present with unexplained weight changes, blood sugar abnormalities, changes in blood pressure, or other symptoms related to endocrine function.

Assessment is based on the patient's symptoms, medical history, clinical evaluation, and targeted hormonal investigations when appropriate. The specific tests required depend on the suspected condition rather than relying on a standard set of investigations for every patient.

Liver Disease and Abnormal Liver Function Tests

Liver problems may be identified through symptoms or discovered incidentally when blood tests show elevated liver enzymes or other abnormalities in liver function.

Elevated liver enzymes are not a diagnosis by themselves. They may have several possible causes, including fatty liver disease, medications, viral hepatitis, and other liver or systemic conditions.

Evaluation may include reviewing liver function tests, medications, medical history, and additional blood tests or liver imaging when clinically indicated.

Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty liver disease refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver and may be associated with obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, and abnormal blood lipid levels.

Assessment of fatty liver disease requires consideration of the patient's overall metabolic health rather than focusing on the liver alone. Depending on the case, evaluation may include body weight, blood glucose, lipid levels, liver function tests, and appropriate imaging.

Management depends on the underlying causes, associated risk factors, and findings of the medical assessment. Lifestyle modification and management of associated metabolic conditions may form an important part of the overall approach.

Elevated Liver Enzymes

Elevated liver enzymes are a laboratory finding rather than a specific disease. Understanding their significance requires consideration of the degree of elevation, associated symptoms, medications, medical history, and other liver test results.

Additional laboratory investigations or liver imaging may be recommended when clinically appropriate, particularly when abnormalities persist or other findings require further evaluation.

General Internal Medicine

General Internal Medicine covers the assessment and management of a wide range of medical conditions and symptoms that may affect different organs and systems.

Patients may seek an internal medicine consultation for persistent fatigue, unexplained weight changes, abnormal blood sugar, high blood pressure, abnormal laboratory results, or multiple symptoms that do not have an obvious single cause.

An internal medicine assessment can be particularly useful for patients with several chronic conditions, as it allows the physician to evaluate the overall medical picture and determine which investigations and treatment approaches may be appropriate.

Dr. Sameh Shokry’s Approach to Patient Care

The assessment of patients with internal medicine, endocrine, liver, and diabetes-related conditions may include:

• Reviewing symptoms and medical history.

• Reviewing current medications and doses.

• Assessing previous laboratory tests and imaging.

• Determining whether additional investigations are medically appropriate.

• Evaluating disease severity and level of control.

• Considering coexisting medical conditions.

• Developing an appropriate management plan based on the clinical assessment.

• Monitoring response to treatment and reassessing the patient when necessary.

The treatment approach is individualized according to the patient's condition, medical history, investigation results, and overall health.

Dr. Sameh Shokry’s Experience and Qualifications

Dr. Sameh Shokry is a Consultant in General Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Liver Diseases, and Diabetes at Ain Shams University. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in London.

His professional qualifications are relevant to the assessment and management of internal medicine conditions, endocrine disorders, diabetes, and liver-related medical problems.

Why Do Patients Consult Dr. Sameh Shokry?

Patients may seek a consultation with Dr. Sameh Shokry for:

General Internal Medicine – Diabetes – Blood Sugar Disorders – Thyroid Disorders – Endocrine Disorders – Hormonal Disorders – Liver Diseases – Fatty Liver Disease – Elevated Liver Enzymes – Abnormal Liver Function Tests – Metabolic Disorders – Chronic Medical Conditions.

A consultation may also be appropriate for patients who have several medical concerns at the same time and need an integrated internal medicine assessment.

Booking an Appointment with Dr. Sameh Shokry Through Macrocare

If you are searching for Dr. Sameh Shokry for internal medicine, endocrinology, diabetes, or liver disease, or looking for a specialist in diabetes, endocrine disorders, or liver conditions in Egypt, Macrocare can help coordinate the next steps.

Patients can submit their medical information to Macrocare for assistance with:

• Organizing the medical file.

• Coordinating case review.

• Arranging a consultation or appointment.

• Coordinating hospital services when required.

• Providing an estimated treatment cost before travel when this information is available.

• Supporting international patients throughout their medical journey when needed.

Medical Documents to Send for an Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrine, or Liver Case

Patients are encouraged to provide the most recent medical documents available, which may include:

• Blood glucose and HbA1c results.

• Liver function tests.

• Kidney function tests.

• Lipid profile and cholesterol results.

• Thyroid function tests when relevant.

• Previous hormonal investigations.

• Abdominal or liver ultrasound reports, if available.

• Previous medical reports.

• A current medication list and doses.

• Previous diagnoses and relevant medical records.

• A brief summary of symptoms and when they started.

Providing an organized and up-to-date medical file can help facilitate the review of the case before the consultation.

Does Dr. Sameh Shokry Specialize in General Internal Medicine?

Yes. Dr. Sameh Shokry is a Consultant in General Internal Medicine, with additional areas of specialization in endocrinology, diabetes, and liver diseases.

Can Dr. Sameh Shokry Evaluate and Manage Diabetes?

Diabetes and blood sugar disorders are closely related to the fields of internal medicine and endocrinology. Dr. Sameh Shokry can assess the patient's condition based on diabetes type, blood sugar control, laboratory results, medications, and associated medical conditions.

Does Dr. Sameh Shokry Treat Thyroid Disorders?

Thyroid disorders fall within the field of endocrinology. Assessment may include evaluation of thyroid function tests, symptoms, medical history, and additional investigations when appropriate.

What Tests Are Usually Needed for Diabetes Assessment?

The required investigations vary according to the patient's condition. They may include blood glucose and HbA1c testing, together with kidney function, lipid profile, blood pressure assessment, and other tests when clinically indicated.

What Can Cause Elevated Liver Enzymes?

Elevated liver enzymes can have several possible causes, including fatty liver disease, certain medications, viral hepatitis, and other medical conditions. A single abnormal test result is usually not sufficient to establish the underlying cause, so further medical assessment may be required.

Does Fatty Liver Disease Require Treatment?

The appropriate approach depends on the severity of fatty liver disease and associated factors such as excess weight, diabetes, and abnormal lipid levels. Management may include lifestyle modification, treatment of associated conditions, and medical follow-up according to the individual assessment.

When Should a Patient See an Endocrinology Specialist?

An endocrinology consultation may be appropriate when a patient has persistent blood sugar abnormalities, abnormal thyroid function tests, symptoms suggesting a hormonal disorder, or another condition involving the endocrine system.

Can Patients Seek a Second Medical Opinion for a Complex Case?

Patients may seek a second medical opinion when they need additional assessment of a diagnosis or available treatment options. Medical reports, laboratory results, and imaging can be submitted to Macrocare to help organize the case before review.

How Can I Book an Appointment with Dr. Sameh Shokry?

Patients can contact Macrocare and submit their medical information and available reports. Macrocare can then assist with organizing the medical file and coordinating the consultation or appointment with Dr. Sameh Shokry according to the available arrangements.

What Medical Documents Should I Send to Macrocare Before the Consultation?

Patients should ideally provide recent laboratory results, medical reports, and imaging, together with their current medication list and previous diagnoses.

For diabetes, endocrine, and liver-related cases, relevant documents may include HbA1c, liver and kidney function tests, lipid profile, and thyroid function tests, when applicable to the patient's condition.