Job Description

A world-class tertiary-care hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is expanding its Heart & Vascular Institute and is seeking an accomplished Consultant Cardiovascular Surgeon to join its internationally recognized cardiac sciences team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced surgeon to perform high-complexity cardiovascular procedures within a state-of-the-art surgical environment featuring hybrid operating theatres, advanced cardiac imaging, ECMO services, and dedicated cardiac intensive care units.

The hospital is committed to delivering comprehensive cardiovascular care, integrating cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, vascular medicine, cardiac anesthesia, electrophysiology, and critical care to provide outstanding clinical outcomes for both adult and complex cardiovascular patients.As part of the hospital's strategic expansion of advanced cardiac surgery services, a limited number of consultant appointments are available for internationally trained surgeons committed to delivering world-class cardiovascular care.

Role Overview

• Position: Consultant Cardiovascular Surgeon
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Healthcare Setting: JCI-accredited tertiary-care hospital – Heart & Vascular Institute
• Experience Required: Minimum 5+ years post board certification or consultant-level experience
• Practice Model: Elective and emergency cardiovascular surgery, outpatient consultations, inpatient care, and multidisciplinary cardiac services

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical management of cardiovascular diseases, utilizing advanced surgical techniques and evidence-based practices while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities – Cardiovascular Surgery

• Perform complex cardiovascular surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair and replacement, and aortic surgery
• Manage patients requiring ascending, arch, and thoracic aortic reconstruction, including emergency aortic dissection surgery
• Perform minimally invasive and hybrid cardiac surgical procedures where clinically appropriate
• Evaluate and surgically manage structural heart diseases, congenital cardiac abnormalities in adults, and complex cardiovascular disorders
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, and risk evaluation for cardiac surgery patients
• Deliver post-operative management in collaboration with Cardiac ICU teams, ensuring optimal recovery and complication prevention
• Participate in multidisciplinary Heart Team meetings alongside interventional cardiologists, cardiac imaging specialists, electrophysiologists, vascular surgeons, and intensivists
• Manage cardiovascular surgical emergencies, including acute coronary syndromes requiring urgent surgical intervention, cardiac tamponade, traumatic cardiac injuries, and acute aortic syndromes
• Utilize advanced cardiac imaging, including echocardiography, CT angiography, cardiac MRI, and cardiac catheterization findings for surgical decision-making
• Ensure adherence to international Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERAS) protocols and patient safety standards
• Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation and electronic medical records in accordance with DHA regulations and international accreditation standards
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, morbidity & mortality meetings, and cardiovascular research programs
• Mentor cardiac surgery fellows, residents, and junior surgeons while contributing to ongoing medical education and departmental development

Qualifications & Board Recognition

Applications are welcome from surgeons holding internationally recognized qualifications such as:

• American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiovascular Surgery)
• UK CCT / FRCS (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
• European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Royal College Certification (Canada)
• Australian Fellowship (FRACS – Cardiothoracic Surgery)
• Arab Board in Cardiothoracic Surgery
• MCh / DNB / FCPS Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Or equivalent internationally recognized specialist qualification

Candidates must be eligible for DHA / DOH / MOH Consultant licensing. Licensing guidance and support will be provided where applicable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive tax-free consultant salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Housing allowance or executive accommodation support
• Comprehensive family medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) funding
• Academic, research, and conference participation support

Licensing & Relocation Support

Comprehensive support will be provided for:

• DHA Consultant license conversion
• Primary source credential verification
• Professional licensing documentation
• International relocation assistance
• Executive onboarding and hospital integration