Land of the Free Appeals to Internal Medicine Specialist
June 14, 2023
The “American way” of life appealed so much to internal medicine specialist Hany M. Gendy, M.D., that he made the U.S. his permanent home after growing up in Egypt and becoming a doctor there. “For a decade, I came here for summer vacations. Then in 1998, I decided to stay and study for my United States medical licensing examination so I could practice here,” he says.
Dr. Gendy, who speaks Arabic in addition to English, finished his exams and began his residency in 2001.
“Here in America, everyone is so free to make their own decisions and to take advantage of educational and career opportunities,” he says. “I want to take care of people, and in my mind, this is the best place to achieve that.”
Why did you choose primary care?
I find it aligns so well with my goals in medicine and in life. No one is better equipped to help others improve their quality of life than primary care physicians. I have had patients for almost 20 years and am looking ahead to the next 20.
What is a passion of yours outside of medicine?
Soccer is my passion. I used to be on my high school and then my medical school’s team. I was a good player. Soccer not only helps us be physically active, but also mentally and socially active. It really causes us to be team players and learn how to get along. I’m a big fan of the English football—or soccer—league system, especially the highest level, the Premier League. Its members include my favorite team, Liverpool.
What celebrity would you most like to meet?
It has to be Mo Salah, Liverpool’s forward. I’d ask him how he maintains his consistency when others are up and down. He was born in a very poor area of Egypt, and now he is an icon.
What do you do for yourself, mind and body?
I meditate. I’ve learned that sometimes patients’ physical symptoms reflect what’s going on in the mind. If bloodwork and imaging come back normal, and the patient still complains, we should look further. I also run 2 ½ miles a day on workdays and 3 miles other days, and I have to start my day this way. I go to the beach, and on vacation, I go boating, snorkeling and swimming—my favorite spot is the Mediterranean.
Next Steps & Resources:
- Meet our source: Hany M. Gendy, M.D.
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