Best Cardiologists & Heart Surgeons in United Arab Emirates

• Dr. Upendra Shah is one of the distinguished Interventional Cardiologists in Dubai with over 43 years of experience.
• His expertise covers Coronary angioplasties and stent implantations, emergencies like heart attacks, heart failures, chest pain, palpitations, and heart rhythm disorders. 
• His expertise extends to managing nearly 2000 cardiac procedures annually.
• He has an impressive track record of over 10,000 Coronary Angioplasties and Angiographies. 
• After completing his MBBS from the Topiwala National Medical College, University of Bombay, Mumbai, India, in 1980, he also completed an MD in 1985 and a DM (Cardiology) in 1988, both from the same esteemed institute.
• He has more than ten international publications in cardiology and modernizing medical practices.

• 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. Talal Hachem Sabouh is a Cardiologist having more than 30 years of expertise.
• Services provided by him includes heart failure, hypertension, coronary heart diseases, cardiac arrhythmias, valvar heart diseases and echocardiography, Doppler, Halter monitoring interpretation, and cardia checkups, etc.
• He pursued Doctor of medicine from Tishreen University, Latakia, Syria.
• He also pursued Internal medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship from ZahiAzrak- hospital, Latakia, Syria.
• He also did a specialization in cardiovascular diseases from Val de Gras Hospital, Paris, France.
• He is the author of 2 books on cardiology, an ECG book-1992.
• Dr. Talal Hachem Sabouh is fluent in English, Arabic & French.

• 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. Somar Jacob is a Cardiologist having more than 7 years of expertise.
• His services include testing all kinds of Chest Pain-Shortness of Breath, EKG-ECG, Heart Attack Diagnosis, Open Heart Surgery, etc.
• He pursued a Doctor of Medicine (M.D) Diploma in 2012.
• Dr. Somar Jacob has Board Certification in Cardiovascular diseases.
• He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. 
• Dr. Somar Jacob is fluent in English and Arabic.

Dr. Rajan Maruthanayagam is a distinguished Interventional Cardiologist with over 30 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With an extensive record of successful procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Rajan?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 30+ years of experience and numerous successful cases, Dr. Rajan has a proven track record in treating complex coronary conditions, performing pacemaker implantations, and endovascular stenting for aortic aneurysms.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for advanced interventional cardiology techniques, including radial coronary intervention, chronic total occlusion, diffuse & multivessel stenting, primary angioplasty, IVUS, and Rotablator. His expertise extends to the most challenging cardiac interventions.
• Pioneer in Complex Interventions: Dr. Rajan was among the early adopters and has vast experience in pioneering complex coronary interventions, enabling effective treatment for patients with advanced heart conditions.
• Leader in Interventional Cardiology: He has performed a high volume of complex procedures, showcasing unparalleled expertise in advanced interventional cardiology techniques.

• Dr. Shereef is a reputed Interventional Cardiologist with an experience of over 26 years.
• He specializes in managing patients with coronary artery diseases, valvular heart diseases, and cardiac arrhythmias.
• He has been practicing in the UAE for more than 11 years and has performed over 2,000 procedures.
• He is an expert in performing complex coronary interventions such as chronic total occlusion, implantation of cardiac devices such as pacemakers and ICDS, and peripheral arterial angioplasty.
• He graduated from Cairo University in Egypt and holds a Medical Doctorate (MD) from Al Azhar University. 
• He received his advanced medical training in Interventional Cardiology from the National Heart Institute in Cairo, Egypt.

• Dr. Abou Bakr Mitkis is a well-known Cardiologist in Abu Dhabi with extensive 25+ years of experience.
• His area of expertise lies in adult trans-thoracic and trans-esophageal echocardiography, Pediatric trans-thoracic echocardiography, Dobutamine stress echocardiography, Treadmill stress ECG, Holter monitoring, Angioplasty, etc.
• Dr. Bakr is a member of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology, European Society of Cardiovascular Imaging. He has completed his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed Cairo University, Egypt.
• The Cardiologist carries out the treatments with a holistic approach. Under his credit, there are both national and international publications in accredited indexed journals.
• He is also actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific conferences, Sessions, CDE's and worldwide conferences to talk about trans-thoracic and trans-esophageal echocardiography.
• To date, he has worked in some of the top-notch institutes such as the National Heart Institute, Egypt, KSA (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), An Ain Hospital, Nile Hospital, Egypt. etc.

• Dr. Shady Habboush is an Interventional Cardiologist with over 13 years of experience.
• His expertise lies in advanced cardiovascular interventions, heart pacemakers, and batteries from the Federal Republic of Germany. 
• Dr. Shady has conducted over 5000 coronary cases, an average of 1000 coronary angiographies per annum, and 350 coronary interventional cases. 
• He also obtained the European German Board Certificate in Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional Cardiology, and Cardiac Pulmonary Medicine. 
• He has many published scientific papers and participated in local and international medical conferences.

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.