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Dr. Wafaa Mehelba
WHAM Founder
Wafaa Mehelba, M.D., MSc., Ph.D., is the President of the Medical Association for the Study & Management of Obesity “MASMO”, the Founder & Chief of Medical Staff of WHAM Clinics since 1989, and the Founder & President of WHAM Academy since 2000. After receiving the MBBCh in 1980, Prof. Wafaa Mehelba got her Master Degree in Public Health in 1988 from the time-honored University of Alexandria. Thirsty for more knowledge and scientific excellence, she received her Ph.D. in Public Health in 2000, again from the University of Alexandria.
Prof. Wafaa Mehelba`s principal research was on Behavioral Therapy versus Traditional Nutrition Therapy in management of Obesity. Aiming at fostering excellence in research, she has investigated the behavioral and metabolic consequences of obesity and its related eating disorders during her Fellowship course at the National Centre for Eating Disorders in London – The United Kingdom. She also received a postdoctoral ardent training in Obesity Medicine at The University of Liverpool: Diabetes & Endocrinology clinical research group in 2000.
Scholarly, she has authored or co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in the field of obesity, and her presentations appeared in various regional medical journals. Throughout her professional career, Prof. Wafaa has provided over 300 invited lectures for national and international professional groups. With scientific innovation at the forefront of her mind, she serves as a scientific advisor and/or consultant for various international pharmaceutical corporations active in the field of obesity management.
As a speaker and chairman, Prof. Wafaa Mehelba has participated in numerous international conferences and summits such as the International Family Medicine Conference & Exhibition – Dubai, the World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians Conference (WONCA) – Dubai, the Annual MASMO Egypt Conference, the Annual EMASO Egypt Conference, the European Congress of Obesity, and the International Congress of obesity.
In addition to her scientific contributions to the advancement of understanding of obesity, Prof. Wafaa Mehelba has actively participated in the training of successive generations of physicians and researchers in the field of Obesity Medicine over the past 20 years. She is a prominent speaker and lecturer on the etiology and management of obesity and its related chronic diseases at various illustrious academic institutes in Egypt such as the Faculty of Medicine – Cairo University, October 6 University, Alexandria Medical Syndicate, and the National Nutrition Institute. She is regularly featured as a medical expert in national and international TV and print media.
Believing that tackling obesity is not just about an individual’s effort, Prof. Wafaa Mehelba has been actively participating in advancing the nation`s medical models to improve the care of the obese patients, and in societal attitudes and policies relevant to obesity treatment. Within the past two decades, she has promoted public awareness and solutions to address overweight and obesity through numerous community awareness events and activities across Egypt.
Last but never least, Prof. Wafaa Mehelba maintains an incessant interaction with her patients throughout her long career as an Obesity Medicine Consultant, and she continues to participate in the cohorts involving continuing care of patients with obesity using behavioral, nutritional, and pharmacological approaches.
Prof. Wafaa Mehelba holds an eminent position at the forefront of Obesity Medicine and Clinical Nutrition fields. As one of the nation`s premier obesity management and Lifestyle Medicine experts, she has distinguished herself as a leading researcher, healthcare provider, and mentor!
