Consultant Cardiologist - Electrophysiology (EP) - Abu Dhabi

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist seeks a DoH Abu Dhabi–licensed Consultant Electrophysiologist to lead advanced EP care in Abu Dhabi. You will perform EPS, ablations, and implant CIEDs in line with clinical privileges.

You will collaborate with interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, and heart failure teams, manage complex arrhythmia patients, take part in EP clinics, teaching, and protocol development.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
• Completed Internal Medicine and Cardiology training.
• Completed fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology.
• DoH Abu Dhabi consultant license/eligibility with EP privileges.
• Current professional registration and good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultation and comprehensive management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
• Perform advanced electrophysiology procedures, including EPS and ablations (SVT/AF/VT).
• Manage cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) and device follow-up.
• Collaborate with interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and other teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and EP clinics.

Skills

Electrophysiology

Catheter ablation

Arrhythmia management

Team collaboration

Teaching

Leadership

Education

Medical degree

Internal Medicine training

Cardiology training

Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship

Board Certification in Cardiology and EP

Tools

3D mapping systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Consultant Cardiologist – Electrophysiology to join our Cardiology Department in Abu Dhabi.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias and will perform advanced electrophysiology procedures, including catheter ablation and cardiac device implantation, in accordance with clinical privileges and Department of Health (DoH) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultation and comprehensive management of patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
• Perform advanced electrophysiology procedures, including:
  • Electrophysiology studies (EPS)
  • Radiofrequency and/or cryoablation
  • Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) ablation
  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation
  • Atrial flutter ablation
  • Ventricular tachycardia (VT) ablation
• Perform and manage cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), as applicable:
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • ICD implantation
  • CRT-P/CRT-D
  • Device follow-up and programming
• Evaluate and manage complex arrhythmia patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cardiology and electrophysiology meetings.
• Provide inpatient consultation and outpatient EP clinics.
• Collaborate with interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, heart failure specialists and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in emergency arrhythmia management and on-call services as required.
• Contribute to clinical protocols, quality improvement, patient safety and service development.
• Participate in teaching and supervision of residents, fellows and junior physicians.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with hospital policies and UAE healthcare regulations.

Qualifications & Licensing

• Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
• Completed accredited Internal Medicine and Cardiology training.
• Completed fellowship/subspecialty training in Cardiac Electrophysiology.
• Recognized Board Certification/Specialist qualification in Cardiology and Electrophysiology.
• Valid Department of Health (DoH) Abu Dhabi Consultant license/eligibility as a Cardiologist with Electrophysiology privileges.
• Current professional registration and good standing.

Required Experience

• Proven post-fellowship experience as a Consultant/Specialist Electrophysiologist.
• Independent experience in complex EP procedures and catheter ablation.
• Strong experience in atrial fibrillation and supraventricular arrhythmia management.
• Experience with ventricular arrhythmias and device therapy is highly desirable.
• Ability to independently perform procedures within approved clinical privileges.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced experience in complex AF ablation.
• Experience with 3D electroanatomical mapping systems.
• Experience in VT ablation.
• Experience with lead extraction and complex device procedures is an advantage.
• Academic, teaching, research or quality-improvement experience is desirable.

Core Competencies

• Excellent clinical and procedural expertise in electrophysiology.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage complex and high-risk arrhythmia patients.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Commitment to evidence‑based, patient‑centered care.
• Strong leadership and teaching capabilities.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a DoH Abu Dhabi–licensed Consultant Electrophysiologist with recognized EP fellowship training and substantial independent experience in complex cardiac electrophysiology, catheter ablation and arrhythmia management.