# Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

> Astra ProMed · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-23

**Salary:** unknown currency 780,000–1,140,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**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.**

## Apply

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