Dr. Ghannam graduated in 1983 from Alexandria University, Egypt (grade: very good), with a Master Degree in Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology in 1986. She earned a PhD in 1994, with a thesis on Aging and Photoaging and Ionizing Radiation on the Skin. In 1995, a board examination was passed to successfully achieve the Doctorate Degree in Dermatology, Venereology, and Andrology.
During that time, Dr. Ghannam advanced through university positions from Assistant Lecturer up to Associate Professor at Alexandria University. Since 2005, she has been running and operating her own center.
Dr. Ghannam performs a wide range of cosmetic procedures and energy-based device (EBD) treatments, but a significant portion of her practice is also dedicated to general dermatology. She is also a world expert on chemical peels, especially in ethnic skin.
Dr. Ghannam is an active member of many international societies, such as:
- AAD (since 1987)
- EADV
- ISD
- ISDS
- ESLD
- DASIL
- IACD
- Honorary member of the Romanian Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and the Argentinian Society of Dermatologic Surgery
She is the President of IPS and Past President of ISDS. She also serves on the International Advisory Board of the 5CC Meeting and is the Organizer of the Sharm Derm Meeting.
She is a reviewer for Dermatologic Surgery journals, the Aesthetic Dermatology Journal, and the Indian Journal of Dermatology.
Dr. Ghannam authored the chapter on “Chemical Peels” in the Dermatologic Surgery textbook, among many other publications. She travels extensively for lecturing, teaching, and also to learn.
