Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon

About the role

Stafmed is recruiting a highly qualified Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a full-time position with a leading hospital in the UAE. The successful candidate provides advanced surgical care, performs complex cardiothoracic procedures and works with multidisciplinary teams to deliver patient-centred care.

Key responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, including CABG and heart valve procedures where clinically appropriate.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with complex cardiothoracic conditions.
• Develop individualised surgical and perioperative treatment plans, and provide preoperative assessment and postoperative care.
• Manage surgical complications and coordinate critical care.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiac anaesthesiologists, intensivists and other specialists.
• Maintain accurate medical records and follow clinical guidelines and patient safety standards.
• Take part in clinical governance, quality improvement and medical education activities.

Required profile

• American Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Extensive clinical and surgical experience in cardiothoracic surgery, with demonstrated expertise in complex procedures.
• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH or MOHAP, as applicable.
• Strong communication, leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and heart valve surgery
• Thoracic oncology surgery
• Perioperative and postoperative management
• Cardiothoracic critical care

What we offer

• An attractive tax-free package based on qualifications, surgical expertise and experience.