Dr. James Douglas Aitchison

Dr. James Douglas Aitchison is an internationally acclaimed Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at King's College Hospital Dubai with over 24 years of surgical excellence. UK-trained with FRCS (C-Th), he specializes in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), complex valve surgery, and thoracic oncology.

He completed his Medical Degree and specialized cardiothoracic surgery residency in the United Kingdom, obtaining Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic Surgery (FRCS C-Th, UK). He has served as Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon across major UK NHS teaching heart centers.

Clinical Expertise & Key Focus Areas:

• Total arterial revascularization and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve repair and replacement procedures
• Surgical resection of cardiac tumours, thoracic malignancies, and lung masses
• Minimally invasive cardiac surgery and sternal-sparing approaches
• Comprehensive perioperative critical care and enhanced recovery protocols

Dr. Aitchison upholds the highest standards of cardiothoracic surgical craftsmanship, pairing rigorous myocardial protection with compassionate care.