Dr. Maha M. El-Sayed received her dental degrees from the Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt (BDS) and from the School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania (DMD). Dr. El-Sayed pursued her passion and completed a Specialty Program in Prosthodontics at the School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University which culminated with her receiving her Certificate in Prosthodontics. She also completed a dental research project while at residency, earning her a Master of Science Degree in Dentistry (MS).

While at Penn, Dr. El-Sayed received The Pass International Dentist Award and became a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society. She is also a member of the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Asociation, the Northern District Dental Society, the American College of Prosthodontics and the Egyptian Dental Union. She holds active licenses in Georgia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Dr. El-Sayed grew up in Alexandria, Egypt and speaks four languages, including Arabic, German, English and French. She is married to Loai F. El-Gazairly, PhD, PE, and they have two daughters, Noor and Hana.