Cardio Thoracic Surgeon

One of the high-tech healthcare facilities is the region's biggest private referral hospital offering effective medical care in a professional and caring environment is looking for a CardioThoracic Surgeon.

As a CardioThoracic Surgeon, you will specialize in the surgical treatment of diseases affecting the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other thoracic organs. You will perform a variety of complex surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement, thoracic tumor resection, and lung transplantation. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes, advancing surgical techniques, and promoting thoracic health within our institution.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients with cardiothoracic diseases, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, thoracic tumors, congenital heart defects, and esophageal disorders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, pulmonologists, oncologists, anesthesiologists, and other surgical specialists, to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex cardiothoracic conditions.
• Perform a wide range of cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair/replacement, aortic surgery, arrhythmia surgery, lung resection, thoracic tumor excision, and esophageal surgery.
• Utilize advanced surgical techniques and technologies, including minimally invasive approaches, robotic surgery, and image-guided procedures, to optimize surgical outcomes and minimize patient morbidity.
• Provide preoperative counseling and education to patients and their families regarding surgical procedures, risks, benefits, and postoperative recovery expectations.
• Perform surgical consultations and provide expert guidance to referring physicians, healthcare professionals, and patients regarding surgical treatment options and recommendations.
• Participate in on-call coverage schedules to provide timely evaluation and management of cardiothoracic surgical emergencies, such as acute myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, and thoracic trauma.
• Engage in clinical research and scholarly activities to advance the field of cardiothoracic surgery, including participation in clinical trials, outcomes research, and publication of scientific findings.
• Mentor and supervise surgical trainees, including residents, fellows, and allied healthcare professionals, in the performance of cardiothoracic surgical procedures and patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of surgical procedures, perioperative care, and patient outcomes in electronic medical records, in compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies.

Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates