We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a reputed healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, treating, and performing surgical procedures for diseases and conditions affecting the heart, lungs, chest, and other structures within the thoracic cavity. The role involves managing complex cardiac and thoracic cases, performing surgical interventions, and providing comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients with cardiovascular and thoracic conditions through comprehensive examinations, medical history reviews, and diagnostic assessments.
- Perform cardiac surgeries, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair and replacement, and other indicated cardiac procedures.
- Perform thoracic surgeries involving the lungs, esophagus, chest wall, mediastinum, and diaphragm.
- Manage conditions such as coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, congenital heart defects, lung cancer, and other cardiothoracic disorders.
- Perform minimally invasive and open surgical procedures, including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), where qualified.
- Interpret diagnostic investigations, including echocardiograms, CT scans, MRI scans, angiograms, and other relevant investigations.
- Develop individualized surgical and treatment plans based on patients' clinical conditions.
- Provide pre-operative assessments, surgical counselling, and informed consent discussions.
- Monitor patients during the post-operative period and manage surgical complications.
- Coordinate with cardiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, pulmonologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Manage emergency cardiothoracic cases and provide timely surgical interventions when required.
- Maintain accurate patient records, surgical reports, and clinical documentation.
- Follow established clinical protocols, infection control measures, and patient safety standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
- Postgraduate specialization in Cardiothoracic Surgery, such as MS, MCh, DNB, FRCS, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
- Relevant fellowship or advanced training in cardiac or thoracic surgery is preferred.
- Valid DHA, DOH, MOH, or other relevant UAE healthcare authority license/eligibility, as applicable.
- Proven experience in performing cardiothoracic surgical procedures independently.
- Strong knowledge of cardiac and thoracic surgical techniques and post-operative management.
- Experience in managing complex and emergency cardiothoracic cases.
- Excellent surgical skills, clinical judgment, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Key Skills
- Cardiac and thoracic surgical expertise.
- Open and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
- Pre-operative and post-operative patient management.