Consultant Cardiac Surgeon – UAE

About the role

A leading healthcare provider in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Cardiac Surgeon to join its multidisciplinary clinical team. The position focuses on adult cardiac surgery, including coronary, valve, and aortic procedures, within a modern hospital environment equipped with advanced diagnostic and operative facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients requiring adult cardiac surgical intervention.
• Perform coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement, and aortic surgeries.
• Develop pre‑operative surgical plans and lead peri‑operative coordination with cardiology, anaesthesia, perfusion, ICU and rehabilitation teams.
• Participate in Heart Team meetings, risk assessment, informed consent and outcome review.
• Oversee postoperative care, manage complications, and ensure long‑term follow‑up.
• Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, infection control and surgical registry programmes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with UAE healthcare standards.

Required profile

• Board‑certified Consultant Cardiac/ Cardiothoracic Surgeon with recognised specialist qualification (e.g., American Board of Thoracic Surgery, UK CCT/FRCS, European Board, Royal College Canada, Australian FRACS, Arab Board, MCh/DNB/FCPS or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in adult cardiac surgery, coronary bypass, valve and aortic procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Required skills

• Coronary artery bypass surgery
• Valve surgery (repair/replacement)
• Aortic surgical procedures
• Advanced peri‑operative cardiac care