

Dr. Fares El-Essawy is a dedicated physician specialized in Physical Medicine, Rheumatology, and Rehabilitation, with strong clinical experience in the diagnosis and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal, neurological, and rheumatologic conditions.
He has special expertise in treating sports injuries, spinal disorders, joint and nerve pain, and rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Dr. Fares is also skilled in musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnosis and guided interventions, as well as advanced injection therapies including PRP, gel injections, Botox, and perineural (dextrose) injections.
He provides tailored care for patients with fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, cerebral palsy-related spasticity, and joint stiffness, combining evidence-based rehabilitation protocols with modern technologies.
A dedicated and results-oriented Physical Medicine and Rheumatology physician with hands-on experience in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries, as well as rheumatologic disorders and spinal conditions. Skilled in using musculoskeletal ultrasound as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool. Demonstrated ability to create tailored rehabilitation plans to optimize recovery and function. Successfully completed the first part of a Master’s degree in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Clinical Skills
Diagnosis and management of fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndromes
Evaluation and treatment of spinal disorders (sciatica, lumbar/cervical spondylosis)
Non-surgical management of joint stiffness (shoulder, knee, spine)
Treatment of rheumatologic diseases:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
Rheumatic fever (early diagnosis and follow-up)
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Sports & Neuro-rehabilitation
Treatment of sports injuries (ligament, tendon, cartilage)
Management of spasticity in cerebral palsy via localized injections
Achilles tendon lengthening (non-surgical approach)
Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for spasticity in hemiplegia, diplegia, quadriplegia's
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Neurological & Diabetic Care
Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and facial nerve palsy
Management of diabetic neuropathy and limb numbness
Shoulder stiffness treatment in diabetic patients
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Injection & Regenerative Techniques
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for joints
Hyaluronic acid (gel) injections for knee and joint osteoarthritis
Perineural injections with dextrose (nerve hydrodissection)
Ultrasound-guided therapeutic injections (joints, tendons, trigger points)
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Imaging & Ultrasound
Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US)
Ultrasound-guided procedures for rheumatic and sports cases
Workshop of movement disorder mangment
Workshop innovations of osteoporosis
Workshop of movement disorder mangment
Workshop spine and peripheral nerves post operative rehabilitation