The Inquisitive Tourist

World renowned expert in Reproductive Immunology, Dr Hassan Shehata, has helped thousands of women and their partners around the world go full term with their pregnancy, including those who have suffered more than 30 miscarriages in a row! Despite the emotional pain this causes, as well as the inclination to just give up, no case is seen as a lost cause by Dr Hassan.
In the first half of the episode, we get taken on a wild journey, exploring Dr Hassan's formative years in Sudan, as well as his survival of a near death experience at the hands of political extremists. He went to Camboni college in Khartoum, and tells us of many amazing personal stories.
Welcome, Dr Hassan.

Episode highlights:

• [01:50] - Born in 1964, Madani. Spent 3 years of childhood in London
• [04:25] - Sudanese & Egyptian blood. Family full of professionals
• [05:42] - Mother was a lawyer, but chose to be housewife. His father was one of 13. Worked in Port, Sudan, by Red Sea & met his mother
• [08:24] - Low points in Sudan mentioned. Medical School of Khartoum, only 120 students out of entire country. 1988 graduated, 1989 Imprisoned.
• [13:10] - Imprisoned again. Taken to a 'Ghost House' by secret police. Some of his colleagues were killed
• [15:05]* - Corrupt Doctor at Ghost House came to U.K. & trained! Dr Hassan alerted others & stopped him from progressing
• [20:55] - Suffered severe sleep deprivation at the hands of his torturers. Russian Roulette was played
• [22:50] - PTSD & how it took him a long time to speak about it all. Felt he had less torture than others because because he was 'less political'
• [23:57] - Day of release, told he would be assassinated. Intense events that followed
• [28:00] - Fled Sudan, Egyptian Ambassador of Khartoum was friendly with his father. They had planned his flight out. Had to leave fiancé Salma in Sudan to flee, not knowing when he would see anyone again
• [32:00] - His family stayed hopeful throughout, and his family had incredible foresight
• [33:10] - Speaks about Camboni College, and is full of praise for it! Amazing for ethnic & racial tolerance
• [37:20] - When he first developed his love for medicine. Graduates of Camboni are leaders.
• [40:30] - Dr Hassan has 4 children of his own. His love of Liverpool FC.
• [43:30] - Being a family man helps him be sympathetic on an emotional level
• [45:10] - CEO of CRP Clinic. Started clinic 15 years ago. Also works for NHS. Only specialised clinic worldwide. Success rates over 80%
• [48:00] - 1,500 patients yearly. Enjoys managing them as a couple. Male partner just as important as female.
• [51:45] - Controversial question
• [55:00] - Most common issues discussed, reproductive immunology
• [59:15] - Question on foreign genetic material. What keeps the pregnancy? The immune system. Immune suppressive drugs are used to help.
• [01:02:10] - Someone listening and wants help after multiple miscarriages. Nobody is a lost cause
• [01:05:50] - Gives example of couple with 18 miscarriages
• [01:09:00] - Percentage chance of repeated failure/success with each try
• [01:13:30] - The amazing feeling of seeing the ones he's helped over the years
• [01:14:30] - Connecting the intensity of his trials to being able to help ones now
• [01:18:20] - Speaks us through his daily routine
• [01:21:30] - Takes joys and sadnesses of his patients along with him. Planning to retire at 60, but preparing the clinic to continue
• [01:24:30] - He married Salma the year after but never had a wedding
• [01:27:30] - A funny moment!
• [01:28:00] - Super emotional story about new purchase Villa Fabrizio, plans for Sardinia, Italy & other travel plans. Will keep the name as Fabrizio! Emotional embrace from all.

w: www.crpclinic.co.uk