USA Health expands nephrology division with the addition of Hamza Ikrai, M.D.

By Michelle Ryan-Day
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USA Health recently announced Hamza Ikrai, M.D., a nephrologist with advanced training in kidney disease and transplant nephrology, has joined its growing team of physicians.

“Nephrology is a specialty where you can truly save lives and make a meaningful difference in a patient's quality of life,” Ikrai said. “I've always enjoyed the critical thinking it requires, especially when managing complex acid-base and electrolyte disorders. I also enjoy caring for patients with complex glomerular diseases, and it's incredibly rewarding to see them recover and improve through thoughtful, evidence-based care.”

Ikrai earned his medical degree from the Hashemite University in Zarqa, Jordan, before completing an internal medicine residency at Islamic Hospital in Amman, Jordan, where he served as chief resident. In that leadership role, he oversaw resident education and scheduling, mentored junior physicians, and helped support daily program operations.

He went on to complete a nephrology fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, where he cared for patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, electrolyte disorders, dialysis needs, and kidney transplants. He subsequently completed a transplant nephrology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, further expanding his expertise in the care of kidney transplant recipients and transplant candidates.

Throughout his fellowship training, Ikrai cared for a large volume of patients with advanced and complex kidney disease while remaining actively involved in teaching residents and medical students. He also served on the nephrology fellowship interview committee at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and has long been committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for future physicians.

“Practicing in an academic medical center is a privilege,” he said. “Teaching and mentoring have always been among the most rewarding parts of my career. Serving as a chief resident and later as a fellow representative showed me how important a supportive learning environment is for trainees. I believe that once we gain knowledge and experience, we have a responsibility to share it. I look forward to providing compassionate, evidence-based care while helping educate and mentor the next generation of physicians.”

In addition to his clinical work, Ikrai has maintained an active interest in research and scholarly activity. He has presented numerous abstracts, posters, and educational sessions at regional and national meetings, with research interests that include glomerular diseases, kidney transplantation, and health equity. Most recently, he received a Poster of Distinction at the 2026 American Transplant Congress for a retrospective cohort study demonstrating that race-neutral estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) calculations can help reduce longstanding disparities in access to kidney transplantation among African American candidates.

Ikrai is a member of the National Kidney Foundation, the American Society of Nephrology, and the American Society of Transplantation, and he has contributed to research and educational initiatives throughout his training.

Outside of medicine, Ikrai has dedicated significant time to humanitarian service. While living in Jordan, he volunteered with medical outreach teams that provided free healthcare and medications to refugees displaced by regional conflicts. He also participated in community programs supporting older adults living in nursing homes and orphaned children through recreational activities, visits, and gift-giving events.

Ikrai has experience treating acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, electrolyte disorders, kidney failure, kidney stone prevention, and more.

He is accepting new patients at the Mastin Internal Medicine Clinic located at 2451 University Hospital Drive, Suite 102 in Mobile. To schedule an appointment, call 251-470-5890.