Best Doctors for ECMO Support in United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Radwan Elhussein is an expert Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon, having experience of more than 22 years.
• He has a special interest in performing procedures like Minimal invasive thoracic surgery, Surgery of chest – lungs – mediastinum VATS, Tumor/Ca lung surgery, Chest wall and trauma surgery, Mediastinal surgery and thymus surgery, Vascular and endovascular surgery, and Phlebology/venous surgery and sclerosing.
• Being an expert in Cardiac Surgery, he had also successfully treated Intra - Arterial Thrombolysis, Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty, Radial Approach Angiography, Patent Ductus Artriosus Device Closure, Mitral/Heart Valve Replacement, Invasive Cardiac, Cardiac Pacing, Pediatric cardiac surgery, Aorta, etc.
• After completing his MBBS and MD from the University Aix Marseille, he also did MS from the French College.
• Dr. Radwan has numerous research papers to his credit. He has also attended conferences, seminars, and lectures where he got an opportunity to present his scientific works.
• He is proficient in speaking English, French, and Arabic.

• Dr. Pradeep Nambiar is among the most experienced and skilled Cardiac Surgeons with a vast practice of +38 years.
• He holds professional memberships of the Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of India, the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland and the Maharashtra Medical Council among a few others.
• Dr. Pradeep Nambiar did his MBBS in 1988 from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, followed by MS in 1991 from Army Hospital, New Delhi. In 1998, he earned a fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and then the Royal College of Surgeons, Canada.
• He has the reputation of performing +7,000 successful cardiothoracic surgeries including +1,000 cardiac redo surgeries.
• Dr. Nambiar is the innovator of the Nambiar Technique of Coronary Bypass.
• He is an expert in MIS heart bypass, paediatric cardiac surgery, congenital heart surgery, heart valve surgery, MIDCAB surgery and coronary angioplasty.

• Dr Rafik Abu Samra is a recognised Cardiac Surgeon with over 20 years of expertise.
• He introduced the first unit of Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery (using the Da Vinci system) in the UAE. 
• His interest lies in conventional CABG, Endoscopic MIDCAB, minimal invasive MIDCAB Robotic-Assisted (Da Vinci System), and minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve repair and replacement.
• He is a member of the Polish Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons, the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery, the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Emirates Medical Association.
• Dr Rafik Abu Samra completed a Doctor of Medicine Diploma in 1993 from the University of Silesia Katowice, Poland.
• He was awarded a General Surgery degree in 1997 and another degree in cardiac surgery in 2003.
• He obtained a PhD degree (2011) in cardiac surgery in Poland.
• Dr Rafik Abu Samra did the General Surgery Specialisation Exam (1998) & Cardiac Surgery Specialisation Exam (2003) in Poland.

• Prof. Souilamas Mohammed Redha is among the top Thoracic and Gastrointestinal Surgeons in Dubai.
• He holds 25 years of rich experience in his field.
• He completed his MD from Medical School University of Algiers, Algeria in 1986, and completed his French medical degree from Paris-Descartes Medical School and licensed by the French National College of physicians.
• He also has a Master in Thoracoscopy & Interventional Pneumology, and Chest Anatomy from Paris-Descartes University.
• After that, he completed his Ph.D. in Sciences & Medical ethics & lung transplantation from Paris-Descartes Medical School University.
• His areas of specialization are Lung Transplant, Thoracic Surgeries, Interventional Pneumology, etc.
• He is one of the pioneers in the Ex Vivo Lung reconditioning prior to the transplantation.
• He is the President of the Thoracic Surgery Council at Emirate Thoracic Society (ETS).
• He is a well-known member of the Cardio-Thoracic Network, International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation, European Society for Organ Transplantation, European Society for Thoracic Surgery, European Respiratory Society, American Thoracic Society & British Transplantation Society, and French Thoracic Society.
• He has more than 50 medical and scientific publications to his credit.

• Dr. Khaldoun Taha is an outstanding Cardiologist possessing more than 25 years of experience.
• He holds expertise in the management of Hypertensive heart disease and coronary artery disease.
• After completing his graduate studies from the University of Illinois- Chicago, Illinois Post Graduate Work Public Health Program in 1984, he pursued a Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine-University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria.
• He is professionally affiliated with various organizations including the American College of Cardiology (1997), American Heart Association (2007), American College of Physicians (1995), and American College of International Physicians (1989).
• He holds certifications from various organizations including (MOC) American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases (2016-2025), (MOC) American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases (1995 Re-certified 2006), American Board of Internal Medicine (1988), DHA, Dubai (1996-current), State of West Virginia (1994), State of Missouri (1991), and State of Illinois (1985). 
• He has research and publications published in national and international journals. 

Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Helmy is a distinguished Cardiac Surgeon with over 30 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With extensive successful procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Helmy?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 30+ years of experience and numerous successful cases, Dr. Helmy has a proven track record of treating a wide range of cardiac conditions. He was a consultant in cardiac surgery at Nasser Institute Hospital, Dar Al Fouad Hospital, and the Sohag Centre of Cardiac Surgery.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for advanced cardiac surgical techniques, including Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (on pump and off pump), Arterial Revascularisation, Aortic Root Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm, Valve Surgery and Repair, and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. His expertise extends to Adult Cardiac Surgery.
• Pioneer in Advanced Cardiac Care: Dr. Helmy's significant experience includes serving as Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Cairo University's Kasr Al Eainy Hospital, reflecting his deep involvement in the advancement of cardiac surgery.

• With 23+ years of experience, Dr. Sameer Sudhakar Diwale is the most notable Cardiac Surgeon in UAE.
• He has successfully performed about 7000 heart surgeries.
• Dr. Sameer specializes in Extensive experience in Aortic Root Operations, Open and Endovascular Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery High-risk procedures, Complex valve surgeries, Redo-surgery for Coronaries and Valves, Surgery for atrial fibrillation and Aortic surgery including aneurysm and dissection repairs.
• He is a member of the European Association of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons.
• Dr. Sameer has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
• He has completed MBBS from the Government Medical College, Nagpur, India.
• He has done MS from the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur.
• He has done MCh from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Kerala, India.
• He has a Fellowship from the Flinders Medical Centre, Australia.
• Dr. Sameer is well-versed in Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Marathi, and English.
   

• Dr. Khalil Zarrabi is a Cardiovascular Surgeon with more than 29 years of experience.
• His expertise includes Cardiovascular Surgery, Coronary Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Aortic aneurysm, etc.
• He did the Board of Specialty in General Surgery from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, in 1990.
• He also pursued a Subspecialty in Cardiovascular Surgery from Shahid Rajaee Heart Center, Tehran 1997.
• He has several publications credited to his name.