Consultant Cardiologist – UAE

About the role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its cardiology and cardiovascular care services and is looking for a Consultant Cardiologist to join its clinical team. The role suits internationally trained specialists who want strong clinical exposure and to practice in a modern, quality-driven environment serving a diverse international patient population. It is based in Abu Dhabi.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, assess and manage patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias and valvular heart disease
• Conduct specialist consultations, cardiovascular risk assessments and investigations
• Interpret ECGs, echocardiograms, Holter monitoring, stress tests and other cardiac investigations
• Develop treatment plans including medication management, lifestyle modification and preventive care
• Manage acute cardiac presentations and coordinate with emergency and critical care teams
• Work with cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, radiologists and nurses
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medication adherence and lifestyle changes
• Maintain clinical records and take part in audits, CME and quality improvement

Required profile

• Recognised specialist cardiology qualification, such as American Board Certification, UK CCT, European or national specialist certification, Royal College of Physicians (UK or equivalent), Canadian or Australian/NZ specialist recognition, Arab Board Certification, or an MD/DM/DNB/DrNB in Cardiology
• Candidates from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to UAE licensing eligibility, qualification recognition and facility credentialing
• Strong clinical judgement, excellent communication with diverse patients and teams, and ability to adapt to UAE regulations and governance

What we offer

• Competitive tax-free salary, performance-based incentives and housing allowance or premium accommodation support
• Medical insurance, annual return flights, professional indemnity coverage and CME support
• Visa and onboarding assistance, and structured DHA/DOH/MOH license conversion support

Apply with an updated CV and details of your current licensing status; shortlisted candidates are contacted for a confidential discussion.