Senior Thoracic Surgeon — Advanced Care in Abu Dhabi

Astra ProMed; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Abu Dhabi facility

Multidisciplinary teams

Modern facilities

Career progression

Job summary

Astra ProMed in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Consultant Thoracic Surgeon to join its surgical team. You will provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care for complex conditions and contribute to patient-centered clinical services.

The role involves leading pre- and post-operative care, multidisciplinary collaboration with pulmonology, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, and critical care teams, and active participation in tumor boards and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited medical institution.
• Postgraduate qualification in Thoracic Surgery / Cardiothoracic Surgery or an equivalent specialty qualification.
• Eligibility for or a valid DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant licence.
• Relevant post-specialization experience appropriate for Consultant level.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with thoracic surgical conditions.
• Perform a broad range of thoracic surgical procedures according to qualifications and clinical privileges.
• Manage patients with benign and malignant diseases of the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, chest wall, and airway.
• Perform pre-operative assessments and develop appropriate surgical treatment plans.
• Provide comprehensive post-operative care and monitor patient recovery.
• Work closely with pulmonologists, oncologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and complex case discussions where applicable.
• Perform minimally invasive and/or open thoracic procedures within the scope of expertise.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with clinical documentation standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance initiatives.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and teaching to junior surgeons and medical staff.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advances in thoracic surgery and evidence-based clinical practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Medical degree

Thoracic/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

Astra ProMed in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Consultant Thoracic Surgeon to join its surgical team. You will provide comprehensive thoracic surgical care for complex conditions and contribute to patient-centered clinical services.

The role involves leading pre- and post-operative care, multidisciplinary collaboration with pulmonology, oncology, radiology, anesthesia, and critical care teams, and active participation in tumor boards and quality improvement initiatives.