Consultant Cardiac Surgeon - Dubai

We're Hiring | Consultant Cardiac Surgeon – Dubai, UAE

📍 Location: Dubai
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Cardiac Surgeon to join a leading healthcare provider in Dubai, UAE. The successful candidate will provide advanced cardiac surgical services, managing complex cardiac conditions and delivering high-quality surgical care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary cardiac team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, surgical planning, and management of patients requiring cardiac surgery.
• Perform advanced cardiac surgical procedures, including:
• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Valve repair and valve replacement procedures
• Aortic root and aortic surgery
• Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (where applicable)
• Management of complex adult cardiac conditions
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and develop individualized surgical treatment plans.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor recovery, and manage surgical complications.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and multidisciplinary cardiac care teams.
• Participate in cardiac MDT meetings and contribute to treatment decisions for complex cases.
• Ensure adherence to surgical safety protocols, infection control standards, and clinical governance requirements.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation, operative notes, and patient records.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement programs, research, and Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Supervise and mentor junior surgeons and surgical trainees where applicable.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical qualification.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Cardiac Surgery / Cardiothoracic Surgery (Board Certification, Fellowship, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience at Consultant level.
• Eligibility for or possession of a Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Consultant license.
• Proven expertise in complex cardiac surgical procedures and perioperative cardiac care.
• Strong clinical decision-making, leadership, and communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered surgical care.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience working in internationally accredited cardiac centers or tertiary hospitals.
• Expertise in advanced coronary surgery, valve surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, or aortic surgery is an advantage.
• UAE or GCC experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong record of clinical excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual paid leave and benefits as per UAE Labour Law and company policy.
• Professional development and Continuing Medical Education (CME) support.
• Licensing assistance will be provided to eligible candidates.
• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art cardiac care facility with advanced surgical technology and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.