Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

Astra ProMed; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual paid leave

Licensing assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Astra ProMed in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Consultant Thoracic Surgeon to join a leading healthcare facility. You will lead surgical care for diseases of the lung, pleura, mediastinum and chest wall, and participate in multidisciplinary thoracic oncology teams.

The role includes performing lobectomies, segmentectomies, pneumonectomies, VATS and robotic procedures, with pre- and post-operative care and ongoing clinical governance. Licensing assistance for DOH Abu Dhabi is provided.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Postgraduate qualification in Thoracic Surgery.
• 5–10 years of post-specialization experience in Thoracic Surgery.
• Board certification or equivalent.
• DOH Consultant license eligibility in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive thoracic surgical assessment, diagnosis, and management.
• Perform elective and emergency thoracic surgical procedures.
• Manage diseases of the lung, pleura, mediastinum, and chest wall.
• Perform thoracic malignancy resections and pleural procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary thoracic oncology teams and other specialists.

Skills

Thoracic surgery

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Robotic-assisted surgery

Education

MBBS/MD or equivalent

Thoracic Surgery fellowship

Board certification

Tools

VATS

Robotic surgery

Job description

We're Hiring | Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

Location: ABU DHABI

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced Consultant Thoracic Surgeon to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in the surgical management of diseases affecting the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, chest wall, and other thoracic structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive surgical assessment, diagnosis, and management of thoracic conditions.
• Perform elective and emergency thoracic surgical procedures within the scope of clinical expertise.
• Manage benign and malignant diseases of the lung, pleura, mediastinum, and chest wall.
• Perform surgical management of primary and metastatic thoracic malignancies.
• Perform lung resections, including lobectomy, segmentectomy, wedge resection, and pneumonectomy where appropriately trained.
• Manage pleural conditions, including pneumothorax, pleural effusion, empyema, and pleural tumors.
• Perform minimally invasive thoracic procedures, including VATS and robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, where appropriately trained.
• Evaluate and manage mediastinal tumors, chest wall lesions, and thoracic trauma.
• Provide pre-operative assessment, surgical planning, and post-operative follow-up.
• Participate in multidisciplinary thoracic oncology and tumor board meetings.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, anesthesiologists, and intensive care teams.
• Manage post-operative complications and provide appropriate critical care support.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with patient-safety and clinical governance standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, research, and CME activities.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Thoracic Surgery / Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Fellowship or advanced training in Thoracic Surgery is preferred.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized specialist/consultant qualification.
• Minimum 5–10 years of post-specialization experience in Thoracic Surgery.
• Strong experience in thoracic oncology and complex thoracic surgical procedures.
• Experience with minimally invasive thoracic surgery is highly desirable.
• Eligible for DOH Consultant classification/license in Abu Dhabi.
• Excellent clinical, surgical, communication, and leadership skills.

Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.

Medical insurance.

Annual paid leave and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law and facility policy.

Professional development and CME opportunities.

Modern multidisciplinary surgical environment.

Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.