Ashraf El-Meanawy, MD, MS, PhD, FASN

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Professor of Medicine, Nephrologist and Director of Dialysis at Medical College of Wisconsin at Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Ashraf El-Meanawy is a Professor of Medicine, Nephrologist, and the Director of Dialysis at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He describes himself as a visionary and serving leader, focused on clinical research in kidney disease and developmental biology. He earned his MD at Cairo University and further trained at Case Western Reserve University.

Drawing from his personal life, he credits chess with teaching him to think ten steps ahead, a skill he applies to medicine and business. His experience as a midfielder in soccer taught him the value of versatility and teamwork, emphasizing that the teams victory is what truly matters, regardless of who scores.

Unique fact: He believes his childhood passion for chess was instrumental in shaping his ability to strategize and plan for the future.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Value Seeker

Not Easily Convinced

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.  While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Kidney Disease Research
His research focuses on the developmental origins of kidney disease, including the effects of environmental exposure and the mechanisms of glomerulosclerosis.
Healthcare Leadership
As a director, he focuses on strategic planning, quality management, and educational leadership. He has voiced concerns about retaining top talent in academic medicine.
Patient-Centered Care
He expresses strong opinions on the importance of the physician-patient relationship and the need for thorough, early diagnosis to ensure the best outcomes.

Media Appearances

Ashraf has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2020
Professor of Medicine, Nephrologist and Director of Dialysis at Medical College of Wisconsin at Medical College of Wisconsin
2015 - 2023
Board of Director Member at National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia
7-2012 - 2019
Associate Professor at Medical College of Wisconsin
9-2007 - 6-2012
Assistant Professor of Medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin
7-1999 - 8-2007
Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University

Education

1993 - 2006
Medicine and Nephrology from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Cairo U

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Insights For Selling To Ashraf

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ashraf is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ashraf

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ashraf move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Ashraf take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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