Consultant Cardiologist - Cardiac CT and Cardiovascular Imaging

Consultant Cardiologist – Cardiac CT and Cardiovascular Imaging

Consultant Cardiologist - Cardiac CT and Cardiovascular Imaging Job Snapshot - Role: Consultant Cardiologist - Cardiac CT and Cardiovascular Imaging - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Medical Practitioner - Experience: Significant experience in Cardiovascular Imaging and Cardiac CT; specific years not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking an experienced Consultant Cardiologist specializing in Cardiac CT and Cardiovascular Imaging for an opportunity with a healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will provide specialist cardiovascular consultations and advanced cardiac imaging services, with particular expertise in Cardiac Computed Tomography (Cardiac CT) and Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA). The position focuses on the assessment of coronary artery disease, coronary anomalies, coronary calcification, and other cardiovascular conditions through advanced non-invasive imaging techniques. The consultant will perform and interpret cardiac CT examinations, evaluate coronary calcium scoring studies, and integrate imaging findings with clinical assessments and other cardiac investigations to support accurate diagnosis and patient management. The role also involves supporting structural and interventional cardiac procedural planning where applicable, collaborating with multidisciplinary cardiovascular teams, and contributing to clinical education, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives. Candidates must possess recognized specialist or Consultant qualifications in Cardiology, accredited training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, and substantial experience in Cardiac CT and cardiovascular imaging. Dedicated fellowship or formal advanced training in Cardiac CT or Cardiovascular Imaging is required or strongly preferred. A valid Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH) Consultant License or eligibility is essential.

Job Details - Country: United Arab Emirates - City: Abu Dhabi - Industry: Hospital and Health Care - Function: Medical Practitioner - Salary: Not disclosed - Gender: No Preference - Candidate Nationality: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide specialist cardiology consultations for patients requiring advanced cardiovascular imaging.
• Perform and interpret Cardiac CT and Coronary CT Angiography examinations.
• Evaluate coronary artery disease using advanced cardiac CT techniques.
• Assess coronary artery anomalies and anatomical variations.
• Interpret coronary artery calcium scoring investigations.
• Evaluate coronary calcification and integrate findings into cardiovascular assessment.
• Perform CT assessment of cardiac and vascular structures when clinically indicated.
• Review advanced cardiovascular imaging to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Contribute to pre‑procedural planning for structural and interventional cardiac procedures where applicable.
• Correlate cardiac CT findings with patient history, clinical presentation, and other cardiac investigations.
• Prepare accurate diagnostic interpretations and clinical reports.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, radiologists, cardiac surgeons, and other relevant specialists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary cardiovascular imaging meetings and complex case discussions.
• Support the development and implementation of clinical imaging protocols.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Participate in teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, and junior physicians.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with applicable UAE healthcare regulations and hospital policies.

Cardiac CT and Coronary CT Angiography Expertise

• Performing and interpreting Coronary CT Angiography studies.
• Evaluating coronary artery anatomy and abnormalities.
• Assessing coronary artery disease.
• Identifying coronary anomalies.
• Reviewing coronary calcification.
• Interpreting coronary artery calcium scoring investigations.
• Assessing relevant cardiac and vascular structures.
• Correlating CT findings with clinical information and other diagnostic investigations.
• Providing specialist imaging recommendations to support patient management.

Coronary Artery Disease Assessment

• Evaluate patients requiring non‑invasive coronary artery assessment.
• Interpret CCTA findings relevant to coronary artery disease.
• Assess coronary anatomy and clinically significant abnormalities.
• Review coronary calcium scoring results.
• Integrate imaging findings with cardiovascular symptoms, medical history, and other investigations.
• Provide evidence‑based diagnostic recommendations.
• Collaborate with referring cardiologists to support appropriate clinical management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discussions involving complex coronary imaging findings.

Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging and Diagnostics

• Performing and interpreting cardiac CT examinations.
• Reviewing coronary CT angiography studies.
• Interpreting CT calcium scoring investigations.
• Evaluating cardiac and vascular anatomical structures.
• Applying contemporary cardiac CT acquisition and reporting standards.
• Integrating imaging findings into cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Supporting clinical decision‑making through accurate imaging interpretation.

Structural Heart Imaging and Procedural Planning

Experience in structural heart CT and pre-procedural imaging is highly desirable.

• CT assessment of relevant cardiac structures.
• Imaging evaluation for structural cardiac procedures.
• Pre‑procedural anatomical assessment.
• Cardiovascular imaging discussions involving interventional cardiology teams.
• Multidisciplinary planning for selected cardiac interventions.
• Interpretation of imaging findings relevant to procedural decisions.

Medical Qualifications and Specialist Certification

• Medical degree from a recognized medical school.
• Completed accredited postgraduate training in Internal Medicine.
• Completed accredited specialist training in Cardiology.
• Recognized Board Certification or Specialist/Consultant qualification in Cardiology.
• Dedicated fellowship or formal advanced training in Cardiac CT or Cardiovascular Imaging is required or strongly preferred.
• Valid DoH Abu Dhabi Consultant License or eligibility for Consultant‑level licensure.
• Significant clinical experience in cardiovascular imaging and Cardiac CT.
• Demonstrated independent experience interpreting Coronary CT Angiography studies.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic decision‑making abilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Accreditation

• Dedicated fellowship training in Cardiac CT.
• Advanced formal training in Cardiovascular Imaging.
• Additional certification or accreditation in cardiovascular CT imaging.
• Advanced expertise in CCTA interpretation.
• Experience with structural heart CT.
• Experience supporting pre-procedural planning for structural or interventional cardiac procedures.
• Familiarity with CT‑derived functional assessment, including FFR-CT.
• Academic, teaching, or cardiovascular imaging research experience.
• Participation in clinical audits or quality improvement initiatives.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Significant experience in Cardiovascular Imaging and Cardiac CT.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret CCTA studies independently.
• Strong experience assessing coronary artery disease through cardiac CT.
• Experience interpreting coronary calcium scoring investigations.
• Proficiency in evaluating coronary anomalies and relevant cardiac anatomy.
• Ability to correlate imaging findings with clinical history and other cardiovascular investigations.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary cardiovascular imaging services.
• Strong understanding of cardiac CT acquisition and reporting standards.
• Ability to provide specialist cardiovascular imaging consultations.
• Commitment to evidence‑based diagnostic practice and patient safety.

Preferred Advanced Imaging Experience

• Advanced CCTA techniques.
• Structural heart CT assessment.
• CT imaging for pre‑procedural cardiac planning.
• CT‑derived functional assessment, such as fractional flow reserve derived from CT (FFR-CT).
• Advanced cardiovascular imaging reporting.
• Multidisciplinary imaging services involving cardiology and radiology.
• Academic or research activities related to cardiovascular imaging.

Multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Collaboration

• General and specialist cardiologists.
• Radiologists.
• Cardiac surgeons.
• Interventional cardiology teams.
• Other relevant cardiovascular specialists.

Clinical Imaging Reporting and Decision-Making

• Provide accurate interpretation of Cardiac CT and CCTA studies.
• Prepare clear and clinically relevant diagnostic reports.
• Evaluate coronary anatomy and disease findings.
• Correlate imaging results with patient symptoms and medical history.
• Integrate relevant findings from other cardiovascular investigations.
• Communicate important diagnostic findings to referring clinicians.
• Support evidence‑based clinical decision‑making.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Teaching and Professional Development

• Participate in clinical teaching activities.
• Provide guidance to residents and fellows.
• Mentor junior physicians involved in cardiovascular imaging services.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary educational discussions.
• Support professional development in cardiac CT interpretation.
• Maintain knowledge of advances in cardiovascular imaging.
• Participate in relevant academic or research activities where applicable.

Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

• Contribute to the development of cardiac imaging protocols.
• Support contemporary cardiac CT acquisition and reporting practices.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote patient safety in cardiovascular imaging services.
• Maintain compliance with applicable UAE healthcare regulations.
• Follow institutional clinical documentation and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary clinical reviews.
• Support continuous improvement in diagnostic imaging services.

Clinical Skills and Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of Cardiac CT and Cardiovascular Imaging.
• Strong expertise in Coronary CT Angiography interpretation.
• Experience evaluating coronary artery disease.
• Proficiency in coronary calcium scoring assessment.
• Ability to identify coronary artery anomalies.
• Knowledge of cardiac and vascular CT anatomy.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Ability to integrate imaging findings with clinical presentation.
• Familiarity with contemporary cardiac CT imaging standards.
• Effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Commitment to evidence‑based cardiovascular care.

Professional Skills and Attributes

• Excellent clinical communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic abilities.
• Advanced cardiovascular imaging interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage complex diagnostic cases.
• Effective collaboration with cardiology, radiology, and cardiac surgery teams.
• Strong organizational and clinical reporting skills.
• Ability to mentor junior medical professionals.
• Commitment to patient-centered cardiovascular care.
• Dedication to professional ethics and patient safety.
• Interest in continuing medical education and cardiovascular imaging development.

About the Opportunity

This Consultant Cardiologist - Cardiac CT and Cardiovascular Imaging position offers an opportunity to provide advanced non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic services within a Cardiology Department in Abu Dhabi. The role combines specialist cardiac consultations, Coronary CT Angiography interpretation, coronary artery disease assessment, calcium scoring, multidisciplinary cardiovascular collaboration, and clinical education. The position is suited to an experienced Consultant Cardiologist with recognized specialist qualifications, substantial Cardiac CT expertise, and a valid DoH Abu Dhabi Consultant License or eligibility. Candidates with dedicated fellowship or advanced training in Cardiac CT or Cardiovascular Imaging, demonstrated independent CCTA interpretation experience, and expertise in structural heart imaging will be particularly well suited to this opportunity.

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