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Based on the expertise and experience you seek in your doctor, choose from the skilled Cardiac Surgeons in our network. You can trust us to help you find the caring and competent medical care you need.

Dr. Ali Kazem Moussavi

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Non Invasive Cardiologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

11+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: King's College Hospital, Dubai

  • Dr. Ali Kazem Moussavi is a highly-experienced Specialist Cardiologist with over 10 years of experience.
  • He is experienced in treating various heart and cardiovascular disorders, congenital heart diseases, and other cardiac emergencies. 
  • He has performed over 200 congenital right and left heart catheterizations and over 600 coronary angiographies across 14 hospitals in Iran and UAE.
  • After training at Iran’s National Heart Centre, Dr. Ali has performed clinical decision-making and treatment plans for cardiac patients and obtained numerous skills such as echocardiography, EP, and diagnosing coronary and heart valve diseases. 
  • After moving to the UAE, he practiced as a Specialist at American Hospital and 
  • He has gained vast experience in diagnosing and healing congenital heart disease patients and pregnant mothers with a creative and evidence-based approach.
Dr. Radwan Elhusseini

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Cardiac Surgeon

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

35+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: Fakeeh University Hospital, Dubai

  • 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 Sahar Tariq

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Interventional Cardiologist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

11+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: NMC Speciality Hospital, Abu Dhabi

  • Dr Sahar Tariq is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist with +10 years of experience.
  • She has expertise in Management of ischemic heart diseases, Heart failure management, Medical management of arrhythmias, Valvular heart diseases and other cardiac diseases, 2D Echocardiography, and more.
  • She is a member of the Pakistan Society of Interventional Cardiology, the Pakistan Cardiac Society, the Pakistan Heart Association and the Emirates Medical Association.
  • Dr Sahar Tariq graduated from University of Karachi, Pakistan with an MBBS.
  • She has Fellowship in Cardiology from Liaquat National Hospital, Pakistan.
  • She was Post Fellow in Adult Cardiology at National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Dr Sahar Tariq is a member of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow.
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Dr. Pradeep Nambiar

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Cardiac Surgeon

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

41+ years of experience

Designation: Visiting Consultant

Works At: Thumbay Hospital, Dubai

  • 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. Abdul Mujeer

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Interventional Cardiologist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

18+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: NMC Speciality Hospital, Al Ain

  • Dr. Abdul Mujeer is an interventional cardiologist with over 17 years of experience.
  • He specializes in coronary interventions, Diagnostic angiograms, elective and primary PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty), inpatient services, and CCU care.
  • He is a member of the Indian Academy of Echocardiography, the Indian Academy of Clinical Cardiologists, the Karnataka Medical Council, the Emirates Cardiac Society, and the Emirates Medical Association.
  • Dr Abdul Mujeer graduated from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, India, with an MBBS (2006).
  • He obtained his MD (2009) from JSS Medical College, Mysore, India.
  • He has a DNB (2011) from Fortis Hospital, Bangalore, India.
Dr Adnan Alkhalefeh

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Interventional Cardiologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

14+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: NMC Royal Hospital, DIP, Dubai

  • Dr Adnan Alkhalefeh is a renowned Interventional Cardiologist with over 13 years of experience.
  • His area of interest includes diagnosing and treating Congenital heart defects, structural heart disease, coronary artery disease, and vascular disease.
  • Dr Adnan Alkhalefeh graduated from the University of Egypt with MBBS (2008).
  • He obtained his MSc (2013) from Benha University, Egypt.
  • He has undergone Advanced Cardiac Life Support training, essential echocardiography and pe-lvi-abdominal sonography.
  • He is a member of the Emirates Cardiac Society and the Emirates Medical Association.
  • Dr Adnan Alkhalefeh is the author of several publications and articles.
Dr Paul Stanley Thoppil

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Interventional Cardiologist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

16+ years of experience

Designation: Consultant

Works At: NMC Speciality Hospital, Abu Dhabi

  • Dr Paul Stanley Thoppil is an Interventional Cardiologist with over 15 years of experience.
  • He's an expert in Primary and elective angioplasty, Balloon mitral valvuloplasty, Therapeutic devices like permanent pacemaker, ICDs implantations and Electrophysiology. 
  • He is a member of the Emirates Cardiac Society and the Emirates Medical Association.
  • Dr Paul Stanley Thoppil graduated from Govt. Thrissur Medical College, Thrissur, India with an MBBS.
  • He obtained his MD from Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India.
  • He acquired his DM from KMC, Manipal, India.
  • Dr Paul Stanley Thoppil did his advanced Electrophysiology fellowship at CARE Hospital, Hyderabad.
  • He did CRT training at tolochenaz, Switzerland and Nanjing, China. 
Dr Shyam Vadivelmurugan

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Interventional Cardiologist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

19+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: NMC Speciality Hospital, Abu Dhabi

  • Dr Shyam Vadivelmurugan has been a leading practising Interventional Cardiologist for more than 18 years.
  • He is experienced in treating all aspects of cardiovascular disease including Complex coronary artery disease, Valvular heart disease, Congestive heart failure, Cardiac emergencies, Temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion and Arrhythmias.
  • Dr Shyam Vadivelmurugan graduated from Trivandrum medical College, Kerala with an MBBS (1995).
  • He obtained his MD (2002) from Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu.
  • He acquired his DNB (2014) from Pushpagiri Medical College, Kerala.
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Dr Rafik Abu Samra

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Cardiac Surgeon

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

21+ years of experience

Designation: Senior Consultant

Works At: Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital

  • 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.
Dr. Tarek Farghali

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Interventional Cardiologist

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

26+ years of experience

Designation: HOD

Works At: Saudi German Hospital Ajman

  • Dr. Tarek Farghali has over 25 years of clinical expertise as a renowned Interventional Cardiologist.
  • His specialization is Clinical and Non-invasive Cardiology, Treating all Cardiac Diseases, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart failure, All types of Arrhythmia, Hypertension and Dyslipidemia, Valvular Heart Disease and Preoperative Assessment before Non-Cardiac Surgery. 
  • Dr. Tarek Farghali is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography, the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, the European Society of Cardiology, the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging and the Emirates Medical Association.
  • He graduated from Assiut University, Egypt with an MBBS and Master's degree.
  • Dr. Tarek Farghali has an MD from Al Minya University, Egypt.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Yes, you can consult with more than one cardiologist or top cardiac surgeon before making your decision to get a second opinion. Getting a second opinion can help you feel more confident before moving forward with the treatment.

The doctors we list are highly sought after by patients.

We consider experience, designation, patient feedback, hospital reputation and our own experience of working with them amongst many factors in creating the list.

Actual reports may vary from case to case, but carrying the above reports, if you have, would be helpful when meeting the heart doctor:

  • Blood test reports
  • Urinalysis
  • Stress test (on the treadmill) and Non-stress test (sitting in a chair) reports
  • Nuclear stress test or echo stress test reports
  • Echocardiogram
  • CT, PET, or MRI scan
  • Coronary angiogram

The different specialists in the Cardiology department may include the following:

  • Interventional Cardiologists focus mainly on minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat various heart conditions.
  • Cardiac Surgeons deal with coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve repair or replacement, and surgeries to address structural abnormalities.
  • Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgeons deal with the diseases or complications of ischemic heart disease, treat valvular heart disease, or correct congenital heart disease.
  • Non-Invasive Cardiologists measure cardiac output to assess the overall performance of the heart, identify any abnormalities, and develop tailored treatment plans accordingly.
  • Electrophysiologist deals with disorders that can range from harmless irregular heartbeats to life-threatening conditions.

Many times, one doctor has more than one specialty. You can consult with that specialist, depending on your condition.

Please submit your inquiry on the website. Upon review of the details, a case manager from our team is assigned. The case manager will assist you with opinion, cost, travel, stay, and appointment with the doctor.