Best Doctors for PTMC - Percutaneous Transvenous Mitral Commissurotomy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Sachin Upadhyaya is a well-known Cardiologist with over 27 years of expertise who has honed his abilities and understanding in the fields.
• His specialties include Coronary and Peripheral Angiography, Coronary and Peripheral Angioplasty, Pacemaker and other Electrophysiology Device Implantation, and Clinical and Preventive Cardiology.
• Dr. Sachin Upadhya obtained his MBBS, DNB Medicine, and DNB Cardiology degrees from the National Board of Examinations in New Delhi.
• He is a member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the International Society for Endovascular Interventions, and the Asia Pacific Vascular Society.
• He has had significant training and has earned experience in the fields of Interventional Cardiology, Clinical Cardiology, and Preventive Cardiology.
• He is a Professional Member of the European Society of Cardiology and an Associate Member of the American College of Cardiology.
• Dr. Sachin Upadhyaya is fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Urdu.

• Dr. Ahmed  Al Jeboury is counted among the most experienced and skilled Interventional Cardiologists in Dubai with an extensive experience of +20 years.
• He is a professional member of the Royal College of Physician from the United Kingdom, (London and Glasgow Universities).
• Dr. Jeboury is a graduate of the Baghdad College of Medicine (1986).
• He is a reputed interventional cardiologist, specialised to perform surgeries and offer cardiac treatments and diagnostic services such as, coronary angioplasty, stent placements, heart catheterisation, transthoracic echocardiogram, Holter Monitoring, coronary angiogram, high blood pressure, and cardiac consultation.
• During his career, he worked with the Iraqi Board as an Internal Medicine Specialist (1994). He was yet again with the board in the cardiology department in 2009.

• Dr Fekry El Deeb is known among the skilled and highly experienced Interventional Cardiologists with a vast experience of 36 years. 
• He has operated almost 10,000 different peripheral, valvular, and coronary procedures in his career.
• He specialises in interventional cardiology procedures like complex coronary angioplasty and stenting, intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) directional atherectomy, carotid angioplasty and stenting, rotablation, percutaneous valvuloplasty & all peripheral angioplasty and stenting.
• He is a member of several national & international organisations, including the Egyptian Society of Cardiology, Fellow of European Society of Cardiology, a Fellow of American College of Cardiology, the Saudi Heart Association, Chairman of the Riyadh Cardiac Club, and the Mediterranean Association of Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery.

• Dr. Hussien Kassem is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with an experience of more than 20 years.
• He has performed over 5,000 interventional procedures, including stress testing, ambulatory ECG, and blood pressure monitoring.
• His expertise includes primary PCI, percutaneous mitral valvotomy, and heart failure management.
• After his graduation, Dr.Kassem has pursued many fellowships in cardiology.
• He currently serves as the associate editor of the Egyptian Heart Journal and has received four awards for his contributions to interventional cardiology in Egypt and the UAE.
• Dr. Kassem is a distinguished fellow of American College of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology and Society of Cardiac Angiographers and Interventionists.

• Dr. Mohammad Ali Kheiry is a well-known Interventional Cardiologist with over 38 years of experience.
• He specializes in treating heart diseases, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and various cardiac procedures.
• He pursued MBBS at Esfahan University Medical Science in 1985.
• He specialized in Internal Medicine at Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran, in 1996.
• Later, he pursued his fellowship in Subspecialty Cardiology from Shiraz University of Medical Science, Iran, in 2007.

Dr. Fayaz Shawl is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist with over 43 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With over 20,000 successful angioplasty procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field, recognised as one of the world's leading interventionists.

Why Choose Dr. Fayaz Shawl?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 43 years of experience and more than 20,000 successful angioplasty procedures, Dr. Shawl has a proven track record of treating a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is well-known for pioneering various interventional cardiology techniques, including balloon angioplasty, coronary stenting, high-risk/complex PCI, TAVR, PFO/ASD closure, and alcohol septal ablation for IHSS. His expertise also extends to peripheral procedures, such as carotid stenting and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Pioneer in Percutaneous Cardiopulmonary Bypass Support (Shawl Technique): Dr. Shawl was the first in the world to perform percutaneous bypass-supported coronary intervention in 1988, a breakthrough that has made complications leading to death virtually impossible in his catheterisation lab during coronary interventions.
• Leader in Interventional Cardiology: He performed the first PTCA in the United States Military (Army, Navy, Air Force) at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 1980/1981 and has performed the most interventional procedures as a single operator (over 19,000 by 2001). 
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Shawl has been recognised with prestigious awards, including the dedication of the Fayaz Shawl Advanced Interventional Catheterisation Laboratory at Washington Adventist Hospital in 1998, the 2002 Innovators Award from the Alliance of Cardiovascular Professionals, and numerous recognition awards from the Maryland State Senate and the United States House of Representatives. He was also nominated as International Health Professional of the Year (2003).

• Dr. Syed Sakib Nazir​ is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist practicing for more than 28 years.
• He holds expertise in pacemaker implantation, coronary angioplasty, rotablation, etc.
• He has a special interest in treating Coronary artery disease, Heart rhythm disturbance, valve disease, Heart disease in patients with diabetes and kidney problems, and Cardiomyopathies.
• Before moving to Dubai, he worked for almost 17 years in the UK and was trained in the field of Interventional Cardiology at the Yorkshire Heart Centre at Leeds General Infirmary, UK.
• He has papers published in various journals.

• With 20+ years of experience, Dr. Hazem Ismail Elguindi is the most prominent Interventional Cardiologist in UAE.
• Dr. Hazem specializes in Primarily Radial operator, Coronary artery interventions, Peripheral Arterial intervention, Carotid artery Stenting, renal artery Stenting, Implantation of IVC filter, Percutaneous Balloon Valvuloplasty.
• Dr. Hazem has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
• He has completed MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine & Surgery) and Doctorate Degree (Cardiology) from the prestigious colleges of Egypt.
• Dr. Khaldoun is well-versed in Arabic and English.

• Dr. Debabrata Dash is a Senior Consultant in the department of Interventional Cardiology with over 20 years of expertise.
• With extensive experience in complex coronary angioplasty, he has also specialised in additional coronary angioplasty procedures (PAMI, CTO, Graft, LMCA, Bifurcation), peripheral, renal, and carotid angioplasty, IVUS, ROTA, CT Angio and virtual histology, and OCT. 
• He has the following medical degrees: MD (Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FICC, FCCP, FAPSC, and FSCAI (USA).
• Dr. Debabrata Dash, an extraordinary doctor in his field, has treated several patients in India and provides the greatest medical care to each patient.
• Dr. Dash received the World of Great Faces award for greatest service in cardiology in honour of his commitment to the advancement of cardiology in India.
• Dr. Dash was invited as a guest cardiologist to Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute in Guangzhou in 2010, where his work on coronary, peripheral, and carotid angioplasty was overwhelmingly warmly received.
• He is well appreciated by his peers and patients alike due to his ability and experience.
• Dr. Debabrata Dash is fluent in English, Hindi, Odia, Bengali, Urdu, and Punjabi.

• With 20+ years of experience, Dr Ala Eldin Farasin is one of the most respectable Interventional Cardiologist in UAE.
• He has performed over 6000 coronary interventions in Valvuloplasty, PFO and LAA occlusion.
• He has performed over 1000 interventional angiology procedures.
• His areas of interest are interventional cardiology, angiology, ICD, pacemaker implants and emergency care for heart stroke patients.
• He also has a lot of expertise with below-the-knee surgery and diabetic patients.
• Dr Ala Eldin Farasin has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name. 
• He completed his MD and DM - Cardiology Degree from the University of Heidelberg.
• Dr Ala Eldin Farasin is well-versed in Arabic, English and German.

• Dr. Ruhollah Ghazi is an esteemed Interventional Cardiologist with over 13 years of experience. 
• His areas of excellence include treating Coronary heart disease, Heart Rhythm Disorders, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Acute cardiac care, Valvular Heart Disease, Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy, etc.
• He specializes in cutting-edge interventional procedures, including angioplasty, stent placement, and cardiac catheterization, which allow for minimally invasive solutions to complex cardiac issues.
• He is a member of the German Society of Cardiology, the Member of European Society of Cardiology, and the Member of the American College of Cardiology.
• He is actively involved in organizing informative sessions and workshops to help patients better comprehend their heart conditions and make informed decisions about their treatment plans. 

• With 20+ years of experience, Dr. Fuad Hakeem is the most well-known Interventional Cardiologist in UAE.
• Dr. Faud specializes in the Management of Patients with Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular diseases, Echocardiography, ETT, Holter Monitoring, Ambulatory BP monitoring, General checkups.
• Dr. Faud has several international publications, essays, and presentations to his name.
• He has completed MBBS from the King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan.
• He has FCPS degree in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.
• Dr. Faud is well-versed in Hindi, Urdu, Arabic and English.