Job Description

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Tertiary Hospital

Free placement
Free placement

Job ID: 627764

29 May 2026

Job ID: 627764

29 May 2026

Job Location

Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates

Experience

12 to 15 years

Qualification Level

Post Graduate; Doctorate; Medical Professionals

Job Function

Doctor / Medical Research / Dean / Medical Professors

Skillset

Surgical management for adult cardiac and thoracic conditions including ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, thoracic tumors, aortic pathologies, and complex cardiothoracic disorders.Perform advanced procedures including coro

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any country

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Davidson Management Consultants have been mandated to recruit a western trained, native Arabic speaking Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon for their client in Abu Dhabi, UAE which is a leading tertiary care hospital offering highly specialized cardiovascular and thoracic surgical services with advanced critical care and cardiac sciences infrastructure.We are looking for Tier 1 Board Certified, Fellowship trained Cardiothoracic Surgeons holding Western qualifications such as ABMS (USA), CCT/CCST (UK), RCPSC (Canada), or equivalent credentials recognized by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi.

Candidates must have substantial experience within high-acuity cardiac surgery programs and tertiary care environments. The Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon will provide comprehensive surgical management for adult cardiac and thoracic conditions including ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, thoracic tumors, aortic pathologies, and complex cardiothoracic disorders. Perform advanced procedures including coronary artery bypass surgery, valve reconstruction and replacement, thoracic resections, minimally invasive cardiothoracic procedures, and complex open-heart surgeries while ensuring optimal perioperative outcomes.

Manage the complete surgical pathway including pre-operative risk assessment, operative planning, postoperative critical care coordination, and long-term follow-up of surgical patients. Work collaboratively with interventional cardiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, intensivists, pulmonologists, perfusionists, and multidisciplinary cardiac teams to ensure evidence-based and patient-centered care. Participate actively in heart team meetings, surgical planning conferences, mortality and morbidity reviews, and clinical governance programs aimed at improving quality and patient safety. Support the implementation of enhanced recovery protocols, cardiac surgery quality benchmarks, and advanced surgical pathways aligned with international best practices. Contribute to academic activities, surgical teaching, research initiatives, and continuous medical education programs while mentoring junior surgeons, fellows, and theatre teams. Ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations, hospital policies, and international standards of ethics, documentation, and patient safety while contributing to the hospital’s positioning as a regional center of excellence in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

Salary : Aed 140,000 per month plus family benefits and incentives (Salary mentioned in the advertisement is indicative. The final offer lies at the discretion of the client and will be made after completion of interviews).

Company Profile

Davidson Management Consultants is a Dubai-based boutique healthcare executive search and physician recruitment firm specializing in hospital leadership recruitment, C-suite healthcare hiring, and international physician placement across the GCC and Middle East. With more than 13 years of experience in healthcare recruitment, life sciences recruitment, and pharmaceutical executive search, Davidson has become one of the region’s most trusted recruitment partners for multispecialty hospitals, tertiary care medical centers, healthcare groups, medical universities, and pharmaceutical companies across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Davidson is widely recognized for its expertise in healthcare executive search in Dubai and the Middle East, supporting hospitals and healthcare organizations with the recruitment of Hospital CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Chief Medical Officers, Medical Directors, and senior healthcare leadership teams. The firm also specializes in international physician recruitment, sourcing highly qualified Consultant Physicians, Specialist Doctors, Surgeons, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Allied Health professionals for leading hospitals and healthcare institutions across the GCC. Through a strong global candidate network spanning the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and South Africa, Davidson provides access to board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians and internationally experienced healthcare executives. Davidson Management Consultants is also a trusted resource for physicians searching for doctor jobs in UAE hospitals, consultant doctor jobs in Dubai, psychiatrist jobs in UAE, and physician career opportunities across the GCC. Our executive search methodology includes global leadership mapping, international talent sourcing, competency-based interviews, psychometric assessment, and comprehensive reference checks, ensuring the highest standards of recruitment for critical leadership and clinical roles. In addition to recruitment, Davidson supports physicians with UAE medical licensing services including DHA, DOH, MOH, and CDA licensing, assisting international doctors in successfully transitioning to healthcare careers in the UAE and the GCC. Today, Davidson Management Consultants is recognized as a leading healthcare executive search firm in Dubai and physician recruitment consultancy in the GCC, connecting world-class healthcare professionals with outstanding hospital and healthcare leadership opportunities across the Middle East.

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