Consultant - Interventional Neuroradiology

Role Overview

Consultant - Interventional Neuroradiology located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This senior physician role focuses on advanced diagnostic and therapeutic neuro‑interventional care for adult and pediatric patients with complex neurovascular conditions. Responsibilities include high‑acuity procedural care, support for 24/7 stroke services, collaboration with neurosciences teams, and contribution to academic and service development within a leading tertiary‑care hospital.

Salary: 85,000‑110,000 AED (based on similar roles in the city; final offer confirmed by employer). Gender: Any. Nationality: Any. Full‑time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced neuro‑interventional procedures for adult and pediatric patients with acute and complex neurovascular conditions.
• Carry out mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke in line with emergency stroke pathways and patient safety standards.
• Perform aneurysm coiling, flow diversion, AVM embolization, AVF embolization, tumor embolization, carotid stenting, intracranial stenting, and spinal vascular interventions.
• Interpret advanced neuro‑imaging studies, including CT, MRI, CTA, MRA, DSA, and related diagnostic investigations.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultations for patients with complex neurovascular, cerebrovascular, and interventional neuroradiology needs.
• Participate in 24/7 stroke and neuro‑interventional on‑call coverage as required.
• Collaborate closely with neurology, neurosurgery, critical care, emergency medicine, anesthesia, nursing, and radiology teams.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary stroke and neurovascular boards with expert procedural and diagnostic input.
• Support strategic growth of the neuro‑interventional service through clinical pathway development, protocol updates, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate diagnoses, procedural risks, treatment options, expected outcomes, and post‑procedure care plans clearly to patients and families.
• Mentor junior radiologists, fellows, technologists, residents, and medical students through teaching, case review, and procedural guidance.
• Participate in clinical research, case studies, institutional review activities, CME programs, and national or international conferences.
• Maintain accurate procedure notes, imaging interpretations, consent documentation, treatment plans, follow‑up records, and clinical audit data.
• Promote a patient‑centered, culturally sensitive care environment while ensuring compliance with DOH requirements and international clinical standards.

Ideal Profile

• Medical degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Board certification in Radiology (American Board, Royal College, Arab Board, or equivalent).
• Fellowship training in Interventional Neuroradiology or Endovascular Neurosurgery from a recognized center.
• Eligibility for Department of Health Abu Dhabi Consultant licensure.
• Minimum 8‑10 years of post‑specialisation experience, including consultant‑level practice.
• Proven expertise in advanced neuro‑interventional procedures and acute stroke intervention.
• Strong experience in mechanical thrombectomy, aneurysm treatment, embolization, intracranial stenting, carotid stenting, and spinal vascular interventions.
• Excellent ability to interpret CT, MRI, CTA, MRA, DSA, and complex neurovascular imaging studies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in urgent and high‑risk cases.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, physicians, fellows, residents, and technical staff.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic language ability an advantage.
• Commitment to patient safety, academic excellence, clinical governance, research, and continuous professional development.

Skills Set

• Interventional Neuroradiology
• Diagnostic Neuroradiology
• Endovascular Neurosurgery
• Mechanical Thrombectomy
• Acute Ischemic Stroke Intervention
• Aneurysm Coiling
• Flow Diversion
• AVM Embolization
• AVF Embolization
• Tumor Embolization
• Carotid Stenting
• Intracranial Stenting
• Spinal Vascular Intervention
• CT Interpretation
• MRI Interpretation
• CTA Interpretation
• MRA Interpretation
• DSA Interpretation
• Neurovascular Consultation
• Stroke Board Participation
• Neurovascular Board Participation
• 24/7 On‑call Coverage
• Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
• DOH Licensing
• Clinical Pathway Development
• Quality Improvement
• Medical Education
• Clinical Research
• Patient and Family Communication

Why Join Us

This opportunity is ideal for a consultant seeking a highly specialised role in Abu Dhabi's advanced healthcare sector. It offers exposure to complex neurovascular cases, acute stroke intervention, advanced imaging, multidisciplinary collaboration, academic teaching, clinical research, and service development in a tertiary‑care hospital environment.

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