Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

We're Hiring | Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experiencedConsultant Thoracic Surgeonto join a leading healthcare facility inAbu Dhabi, UAE.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise inthoracic surgery, minimally invasive chest procedures, lung surgery, and the management of complex thoracic conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for internationally trained consultants seeking career growth, a competitive salary, and a rewarding professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and surgically managelung diseases, pleural disorders, mediastinal masses, and other thoracic conditions.
• Performthoracic surgical procedures, including lung resections, lobectomy, and pleural surgery, within authorized clinical privileges.
• Conductvideo-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)and other minimally invasive thoracic procedures.
• Evaluate and manage patients withlung cancer, pulmonary nodules, pneumothorax, and chest wall abnormalities.
• Performthoracic biopsies, mediastinal procedures, and chest wall reconstruction, where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Managethoracic trauma, hemothorax, and other emergency chest conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments and develop individualized surgical treatment plans.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations, includingchest CT, PET-CT, MRI, pulmonary function tests, and thoracic imaging.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor recovery, and manage surgical complications.
• Collaborate withpulmonologists, oncologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, radiologists, and multidisciplinary surgical teams.
• Ensure compliance withDOH regulations, surgical safety protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification inThoracic Surgery, or an accepted surgical qualification with recognized advanced thoracic surgery training.
• Board certification or equivalent recognized consultant-level qualification.
• American Board, UK CCT, Canadian, Australian, European, or other internationally recognized qualificationsare highly desirable.
• Minimum5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experiencepreferred.
• Strong expertise inlung resections, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, and complex chest procedures.
• Experience inVATS, robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, or advanced thoracic reconstructionis highly desirable.
• Eligible for the appropriateDOH Consultant Thoracic Surgery classification/licensein Abu Dhabi, subject to applicable UAE PQR requirements and clinical privileges.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and attractive employment benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi.
• Modern operating theatres and advanced thoracic surgical technologies.
• Medical insurance and annual leave, subject to applicable employment terms.
• Excellent career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Licensing assistance available for eligible candidates.