Consultant Cardiologist Cardiac CT / Cardiovascular Imaging - Abu Dhabi

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Consultant Cardiologist with dedicated fellowship or advanced training in Cardiac CT / Cardiovascular Imaging to join our Cardiology Department in Abu Dhabi.

The successful candidate will provide expert interpretation and clinical application of cardiac CT imaging, supporting the diagnosis and management of patients with coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist consultation for patients requiring advanced cardiac imaging.
• Perform and interpret Cardiac CT / Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA).
• Evaluate coronary artery disease, coronary anomalies and coronary calcification.
• Perform CT assessment of cardiac and vascular structures as clinically indicated.
• Interpret calcium scoring and CCTA studies.
• Support pre-procedural planning for structural and interventional cardiac procedures, where applicable.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, radiologists, cardiac surgeons and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cardiovascular imaging meetings.
• Correlate cardiac CT findings with clinical history and other cardiac investigations.
• Contribute to clinical protocols, quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring of residents, fellows and junior physicians.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with UAE healthcare regulations and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
• Completed accredited Internal Medicine and Cardiology training.
• Board certification or recognized specialist/consultant qualification in Cardiology.
• Fellowship or formal advanced training in Cardiac CT / Cardiovascular Imaging is required or strongly preferred.
• Additional certification/accreditation in cardiovascular CT imaging is desirable.
• Valid Department of Health (DoH) Abu Dhabi Consultant license/eligibility.

Required / Preferred Experience

• Significant experience in cardiovascular imaging and Cardiac CT.
• Demonstrated independent experience interpreting Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA).
• Experience with cardiac CT for coronary artery disease assessment.
• Experience in CT calcium scoring.
• Experience with structural heart CT and pre-procedural planning is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary cardiovascular imaging service.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in advanced CCTA techniques.
• Familiarity with contemporary cardiac CT acquisition and reporting standards.
• Experience with CT-derived functional assessment such as FFR-CT is an advantage.
• Academic, teaching, research or quality-improvement experience is desirable.

Core Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of cardiac CT and cardiovascular imaging.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic decision-making skills.
• Ability to integrate imaging findings with clinical presentation.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Commitment to evidence-based and patient-centered care.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a Consultant Cardiologist with dedicated fellowship or advanced training in Cardiac CT/Cardiovascular Imaging, with substantial experience in CCTA interpretation and coronary artery disease assessment, and eligible for or holding a DoH Abu Dhabi Consultant license.