Specialist Interventional Cardiologist

Role Overview

Specialist Interventional Cardiologist at Astra ProMed, Dubai. Full-time position.

Role Purpose

Provide expert diagnosis, treatment, and interventional management of patients with cardiovascular diseases, with particular focus on catheter-based cardiac procedures delivered with strong clinical judgment and evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive cardiology consultations, clinical assessments, and cardiovascular risk evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, hypertension, valvular heart disease, and arrhythmias.
• Interpret ECGs, echocardiography, stress testing, cardiac imaging, and other relevant investigations.

Interventional Procedures

• Perform interventional cardiology procedures within the physician's licensed scope, clinical competency, and hospital privileges.
• Perform and interpret coronary angiography and appropriate catheter-based diagnostic procedures.
• Perform percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), including angioplasty and stent placement, as appropriately credentialed.
• Assess and manage patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes and other urgent cardiovascular conditions.

Patient Management & Care Planning

• Conduct pre-procedure evaluation, risk assessment, patient counseling, and informed consent.
• Provide post-procedure monitoring and manage potential complications.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, diagnostic results, current evidence, and patient preferences.
• Provide patient and family education regarding cardiovascular disease, treatment options, medications, lifestyle modification, and prevention.

Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Care

• Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, intensivists, anesthesiologists, radiologists, emergency physicians, and other specialists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary heart-team discussions for complex coronary and structural heart cases.

Governance, Compliance & Professional Development

• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records, including consultation notes, procedure reports, and follow-up documentation.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality-improvement initiatives, departmental meetings, and continuing medical education.
• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, hospital policies, infection-control standards, radiation-safety requirements, and patient-safety protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Cardiology with appropriate training or fellowship in Interventional Cardiology.
• Relevant specialist and interventional cardiology experience.
• Valid DHA Specialist license or eligibility to obtain a professional license for practice in Dubai.
• Meets the applicable UAE Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR) for the relevant Specialist title.
• Current professional registration and relevant Good Standing documentation, where applicable.
• Appropriate hospital privileges and credentials for interventional procedures.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based incentives, where applicable.
• Medical insurance and other benefits according to company policy.
• Continuing medical education and professional development opportunities.
• Access to modern cardiac catheterization and diagnostic facilities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary cardiac-care environment.