Full Name: Waseem Roshdy El-Sisi
Title: Professor of Urology – Egyptology Researcher – Writer and Cultural Lecturer
Dr. Waseem El-Sisi is a distinguished Egyptian professor and surgeon specializing in urology, with fellowships from both the Royal College of Surgeons (England) and the American College of Surgeons. He serves as a professor in Egypt’s educational hospitals under the Ministry of Health.
Beyond his medical expertise, Dr. El-Sisi is widely recognized as a passionate Egyptologist. He believes that ancient Egyptian civilization holds timeless wisdom that continues to surpass many aspects of modern thought. In his lectures and writings, he emphasizes the intellectual and spiritual depth of ancient Egyptians, urging that a proper understanding of Egypt’s history is essential for building a better future.
He is the founder of the “Maadi Cultural Salon,” a monthly platform for intellectual and artistic dialogue. He has also hosted and participated in several television programs that connect medicine, history, and philosophy in a unique and accessible way.
In recent years, Dr. El-Sisi has expressed a growing interest in the ethical and philosophical dimensions of artificial intelligence. He advocates for AI to be used in ways that enhance human values rather than replace them. Drawing from ancient Egyptian wisdom, he believes AI must operate within a moral framework that respects both logic and the soul — a duality central to ancient Egyptian thought.
He has authored numerous influential books, including:
Egypt You Don’t Know
In the Beginning Was Egypt
A Medical Perspective on Love and Sex
Who Are We?!
The Unspoken Truth in History
Egypt Taught the World
Dr. Waseem El-Sisi represents a unique blend of science, heritage, and forward-thinking humanism, positioning him as a rare voice in the intersection of medicine, history, and future ethics.