Dr. Ayman Al Hendy

Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Dr. Ayman Al Hendy, M.D., Ph.D., is a consultant in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Al Hendy serves as a distinguished consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing extensive expertise to women’s health, specialising in complex gynaecological conditions.

His professional journey includes significant academic and clinical leadership roles across the United States and the UAE. These include professorships and roles as Vice Chair at institutions such as the University of Chicago Medical Center, the University of Illinois, Medical College of Georgia, and Meharry Medical College, where he also directed research initiatives. These roles underscore his commitment to advancing medical knowledge and training future generations of healthcare professionals.

Throughout his career, Dr. Al Hendy has received numerous accolades for his contributions to reproductive science and his dedication to mentorship. Notable awards include the SRI President Presenter Awards for himself and his mentees from 2022 to 2025, the Constance Campbell Research Award, and multiple ASRM Prize Paper and Star Awards.

His active involvement in the medical community is further demonstrated by his memberships in leading organisations such as the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the International Society of Cell and Gene Therapy. He also holds prestigious certifications from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and medical licenses in Illinois, US, and Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Doctor can help with

  • Obstetrics
  • Gynaecology
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding

Memberships

  • International Society of Cell and Gene Therapy, Canada
  • Society of Reproductive Surgeons (SRS), US
  • American Gynecological Obstetrical Society, US
  • The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, US
  • Society of Clinical Research Associates, US
  • American College of Physician Executives, US
  • Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR), US
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), US
  • American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), US

Licences and certifications

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), US
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Canada
  • Medical License, Illinois, US
  • Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), UAE

Training and work experience

  • Consultant, Obstetrics and Gynaecology

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE

  • Professor

    Khalifa University, UAE

  • Consultant, Gynaecology, Professor and Vice Chair

    University of Chicago Medical Center, US

  • Consultant, Gynaecology, Professor and Director of Research

    University of Illinois, US

  • Consultant, Gynaecology, Professor and Director of Research

    Medical College of Georgia, US

  • Consultant, Gynaecology, Professor and Director of Research

    Meharry Medical College, US

Education

  • Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

    University of Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Fellow, Clinical Molecular Genetics

    McGill University, Canada
  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Division of Human Genetics and Department of Paediatrics

    McMaster University, Canada
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), DNA Laboratory, Department of Medical Microbiology

    Turku University, Finland
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

    Zagazig University, Egypt

Awards and recognitions

  • SRI 2025 (Al-Hendy and Mentees) Mervat Omran, 2025 SRI President Presenter Award

    72nd Annual Scientific Meeting. Charlotte, US
  • SRI 2024 (Al-Hendy and Mentees) Analea Beckman, 2024 SRI President Presenter Award

    71st Annual Scientific Meeting. Vancouver, Canada
  • Constance Campbell Research Award. Ayman Al-Hendy and Maria Victoria Bariani. Altered extracellular matrix pathway contribute to racial disparity in uterine fibroids.

    Upper Midwest Summit for Reproductive Science, US
  • ASRM 2023 Congress Fibroid SIG Prize Paper Candidate. (Ayman Al-Hendy) Dr. Mohamed Ali. “Deciphering the negative impacts of uterine fibroids on endometrial receptivity using 3D organoid system; molecular mechanisms and potential therapeutics”

  • The White Dress Project. Blossom Health Innovator Award

    Washington DC, US
  • SRI 2023 (Al-Hendy and Mentees) Dr. Ana Corachan, SRI President Presenter Award

    70th Annual Scientific Meeting. Brisbane, Australia
  • SRI 2022 (Al-Hendy and Mentees) Dr. Hang-Soo Park 2022 Gerson Weiss Award

    69th Annual Scientific Meeting. Denver, US
  • SRI 2022 (Al-Hendy and Mentees) Farzana Liakath Ali SRI President’s Presenter’s Awards

    69th Annual Scientific Meeting. Denver, US
  • ASRM 2021 Prize Session Presentation, Dr. Ayman Al-Hend

    77th American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, Baltimore, US
  • ASRM 2021 (Al-Hendy and Mentees) Dr. Maria Bariani Fibroid SIG prize paper and ASRM 2021 Corporate Member Council In-Training Award.

    77th American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, Baltimore, US
  • 2020 star reviewer award, Dr. Antonia Navarro (Mentor: Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy)

    Fertility & Sterility Science Journal, 76th American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, US
  • ASRM 2020 Prize Paper Winner, Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy

    76th American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, US
  • ASRM 2020, 1st Place Prize Poster Winner, Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy

    76th American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, US
  • 2019 Pfizer‐SRI President’s Presenter’s Award to Mentee Natalia Garcia

  • University of Illinois, College of Medicine 2018 Research Forum Prize Winners, Fellow and Mentee: Mohamed Ali

  • American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) Star Award, ASRM 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

  • 2018 Pfizer‐SRI President’s Presenter’s Award to mentee Abdeljabar El Andaloussi

    SRI 65th Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, US
  • 2018 Pfizer‐SRI President’s Presenter’s Award to mentee Ihor Atabiekov

    SRI 65th Annual Scientific Meeting, San Diego, US
  • American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 2017 and 2022 Service Milestone Award

    ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo, San Antonio, TX, and Anaheim, CA, US
  • Pfizer Mentor Luncheon, Society of Reproductive Investigation (SRI) 2017, Mentee: Dr. Abdel Jabar El Andaloussi won 2017 SRI President’s Presenter Award

  • Prize Session Presentation Dr. Qiwei Yang (Mentor: Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy)

    72nd American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, USA
  • Best Presentation Award, Health Disparity Special Interest Group to Dr. Qiwei Yang (Mentor: Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy)

    72nd American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, US
  • 2016 Fertility and Sterility Investigator Achievement Award

    72nd American Society of Reproductive Medicine, US. Mentee: Dr. Shahinaz Shalaby
  • Best Poster Prize Award, Society of Reproductive Investigations (SRI)

    62nd Annual Meeting, Canada. Mentee: Dr. Mostafa Khater
  • Training Award to Dr. Sara Mohamed (Mentor: Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy)

    71st American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, Baltimore Convention & Exhibition Center, US
  • Training Award to Dr. Soumia Brakta (Mentor: Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy)

    71st American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, Baltimore Convention & Exhibition Center, US
  • Prize Session Presentation Dr. Sara Mohamed (Mentor: Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy)

    71st American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, Baltimore Convention & Exhibition Center, US
  • Best Presentation Award, Health Disparity Special Interest Group to Dr. Sunil Halder (Mentor: Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy)

    71st American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, Baltimore Convention & Exhibition Center, US
  • Travel Award to Dr. Aymara Mas (Mentor: Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy)

    71st American Society of Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting, Baltimore Convention & Exhibition Center, US
  • Best Poster Prize Award, Society of Reproductive Investigations (SRI)

    62nd Annual Meeting, US. Mentee: Dr. Aymara Perucho Mas
  • Recipient of The Rogerio A. Lobo Award for the Year 2015, Outstanding Contribution to Reproductive Sciences

    Society for Reproductive Investigations (SRI), previously known as the Society of Gynecologic Investigations
  • Recipient of 2015 President Achievement Award

    The Society for Reproductive Investigations (SRI), previously known as the Society of Gynecologic Investigations
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