Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

About this role

We're Hiring | Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Consultant Thoracic Surgeon to join a leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE .

The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in thoracic 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 manage lung diseases, pleural disorders, mediastinal masses, and other thoracic conditions .
• Perform thoracic surgical procedures , including lung resections, lobectomy, and pleural surgery, within authorized clinical privileges.
• Conduct video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and other minimally invasive thoracic procedures.
• Evaluate and manage patients with lung cancer, pulmonary nodules, pneumothorax, and chest wall abnormalities .
• Perform thoracic biopsies, mediastinal procedures, and chest wall reconstruction , where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Manage thoracic trauma, hemothorax, and other emergency chest conditions .
• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments and develop individualized surgical treatment plans.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including chest CT, PET-CT, MRI, pulmonary function tests, and thoracic imaging .
• Provide post-operative care, monitor recovery, and manage surgical complications.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists, oncologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, radiologists, and multidisciplinary surgical teams .
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations, surgical safety protocols, infection control, and patient safety standards .

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBBS/MD or equivalent recognized medical degree.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Thoracic 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 qualifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant post-specialization experience preferred.
• Strong expertise in lung resections, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, and complex chest procedures .
• Experience in VATS, robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, or advanced thoracic reconstruction is highly desirable.
• Eligible for the appropriate DOH Consultant Thoracic Surgery classification/license in 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.