Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

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

• 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.