Consultant Cardiologist

Role Overview

Consultant Cardiologist at Astra ProMed, Dubai. Full-time position.

Role Purpose

Provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with cardiovascular diseases and disorders. Lead clinical care delivery in a leading healthcare facility, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered cardiac care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct detailed cardiovascular assessments, including medical history, physical examination, risk stratification, and diagnostic evaluation.
• Interpret advanced cardiac investigations, including ECG, echocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
• Perform and interpret transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and other cardiac imaging investigations within authorized clinical privileges.

Patient Management

• Evaluate and manage coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, valvular heart disease, and cardiomyopathies.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
• Manage patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes, cardiac arrhythmias, decompensated heart failure, and other cardiac emergencies.
• Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust therapeutic plans according to patient response and current clinical guidelines.

Preventive & Risk Management

• Provide evidence-based management of cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes-related cardiovascular complications, and obesity.
• Provide preventive cardiology consultations and educate patients regarding cardiovascular health, lifestyle modification, and long-term disease management.
• Provide pre-operative cardiovascular assessments and cardiac risk evaluations for patients undergoing surgical procedures.

Multidisciplinary & Referral Coordination

• Participate in multidisciplinary cardiac care involving interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and other specialists.
• Assess patients for advanced cardiac investigations and interventions, coordinating referrals when clinically indicated.

Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor junior physicians, residents, and other clinical team members.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of cardiology services and evidence-based clinical protocols.

Governance & Quality

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with DHA regulations, clinical governance, and patient-safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, teaching, and CME activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate training in Internal Medicine, followed by appropriate subspecialty training in Cardiovascular Disease / Cardiology.
• American Board Certification in Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM) is mandatory.
• Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship or equivalent recognized training.
• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization clinical experience in Cardiology is preferred.
• Strong expertise in diagnosing and managing complex cardiovascular conditions.
• Demonstrated competence in echocardiography, cardiac diagnostics, cardiovascular risk assessment, and evidence-based cardiac treatment.
• Experience working in established cardiology departments or advanced cardiovascular care centers.
• Eligible for DHA Consultant Cardiologist classification/license in Dubai, subject to applicable UAE PQR qualification and experience requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent clinical judgment.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.

Additional Information

• 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, well-equipped cardiology facilities with advanced cardiac diagnostic technologies.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.