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This page lists the cardiovascular surgery hospitals in our directory offering Coronary Angiography in UAE, including Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai, Kings College Hospital Dubai, Aster Hospital Dubai. Each listing links through to the hospital's full profile page.
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Top Hospitals for Coronary Angiography in UAE
🇦🇪 Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai
Dubai, UAE 4.5 (1 reviews) 209 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.5/5 rating from 1 reviews209 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
OrthopedicsCardiac SciencesCosmetic SurgeryGastroenterologyGeneral SurgeryGynecologyCoronary Angiography
Hospit — Hospital Certificates of Services accreditation
View full profile →Patients considering coronary angiography can be cared for by Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai's care team in Dubai, UAE, from initial consultation through recovery. Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai, accredited by Hospital Certificates of Services, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing coronary angiography.
4.5/5
Rating
2014
Established
209
Beds
Dubai, UAE
Location
🇦🇪 Kings College Hospital Dubai
Dubai, UAE 4.5 (1 reviews) 100 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.5/5 rating from 1 reviews100 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SciencesCosmetic SurgeryENTGastroenterologyGeneral SurgeryGynecologyCoronary Angiography
Hospit — Hospital Certificates of Services accreditation
View full profile →Patients considering coronary angiography can be cared for by Kings College Hospital Dubai's care team in Dubai, UAE, from initial consultation through recovery. Kings College Hospital Dubai, accredited by Hospital Certificates of Services, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing coronary angiography.
4.5/5
Rating
2014
Established
100
Beds
Dubai, UAE
Location
🇦🇪 Aster Hospital Dubai
Dubai, UAE 4.5 (1 reviews) 114 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.5/5 rating from 1 reviews114 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
BariatricCardiac SciencesCosmetic SurgeryENTGastroenterologyGeneral SurgeryCoronary Angiography
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
View full profile →Patients considering coronary angiography can be cared for by Aster Hospital Dubai's care team in Dubai, UAE, from initial consultation through recovery. Aster Hospital Dubai, accredited by JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing coronary angiography.
4.5/5
Rating
1987
Established
114
Beds
Dubai, UAE
Location
Top Cardiovascular Surgeons in UAE
FeaturedDr. Dinesh Ramagowdanapura Sadasivan
MS in General Surgery, M.Ch in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, DNB, Fellowship in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon · Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE26+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 26+ years of experience in Cardiovascular Surgery
- Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Fremantle Hospital, Australia
- Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Narayana Hrudalaya, India
Expertise & Procedures
- Bypass surgery
- Valve replacement
- Septal defect repair
- Redo-sternotomy
- Thoracotomy
Cardiovascular Surgery Experience: 26+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Moatasiem Bukhari
Consultant Vascular Surgeon · Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Cardiovascular Surgery
- Consultant Vascular Surgeon, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Surgical Audit Lead, Lancaster Hospital, 10 years
Expertise & Procedures
- Open varicose vein surgery
- Endovascular varicose vein treatment
- Vascular access creation for haemodialysis
- Botox injections for hyperhidrosis
Cardiovascular Surgery Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Mohamed Abdelaziz Abdelfattah Aboumostafa
MBBCH, Master's Degree in General Intensive Care Medicine
Specialist Critical Care Medicine · Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in Cardiovascular Surgery
- Critical Care Specialist at JCI-accredited hospitals in Egypt; residency training 2011–2016
Expertise & Procedures
- Central venous catheter placement
- Arterial line placement
- Dialysis vascular access catheter placement (anatomical and ultrasound-guided)
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)
- Endotracheal intubation
Cardiovascular Surgery Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Montasir Barakat
Medical Degree
General Practitioner General Surgery · Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in Cardiovascular Surgery
- General Surgery Department – over 10 years of experience
Cardiovascular Surgery Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Nung Rudarakanchana
Medicine
Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon · Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Cardiovascular Surgery
- Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon, London Northwest University Hospitals
- Consultant Vascular & Endovascular Surgeon, the London Clinic
Expertise & Procedures
- Endovenous therapy
- Minimally invasive varicose vein treatment
Cardiovascular Surgery Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi
Dr. Rajesh Phatak
MBBS, MD in Pediatrics, DCH, MedSci, Consultant Credential Training (CCT) in Pediatric Intensive Care
Consultant PICU & HOD · Specialty: Cardiovascular Surgery
Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 18+ years of experience in Cardiovascular Surgery
- PICU Consultant, Central Manchester Foundation Trust, UK
- Volunteer Coordinator and Clinical Expert, Healing Little Hearts
Cardiovascular Surgery Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi
Our Methodology
How we selected these hospitals
A hospital appears on this page when Cardiovascular Surgery is among its listed specialties and it is located in UAE. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.
What To Look For
How to Select the Best Hospital for Coronary Angiography in UAE?
Choosing the right hospital for coronary angiography is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:
International Accreditation
Look for a hospital with international accreditation such as JCI or NABH — see the accreditation badges shown for each hospital below.
Specialization
Check that the hospital's listed specialties actually include cardiovascular surgery rather than only general care.
Capacity and Track Record
Bed count and year established (shown below for each hospital) are a reasonable proxy for scale and operating experience.
Transparent Costs
Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — hospital charges, room category and stay — before you travel. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.
Clinical Overview
Understanding Coronary Angiography
Coronary angiography is a minimally invasive diagnostic catheterization procedure that uses fluoroscopic X-ray imaging and iodinated contrast media to visualize coronary artery anatomy, identify stenotic or occluded segments, and quantify hemodynamically significant lesions — guiding decisions on medical therapy, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), or surgical revascularization.
1–2 days (day-care or overnight observation, depending on radial vs. femoral access and post-procedure stability)
Hospital Stay
3–7 days (short-haul); 7–14 days (long-haul intercontinental flights — determined by access-site healing, contrast-induced nephropathy monitoring, and any concurrent intervention performed)
Total Stay in Country (Fit-to-Fly)
Diagnostic success rate: >95%; Major adverse complication rate: <0.1% in accredited high-volume centres
Success Rate
Clinical Overview
- Coronary artery disease (CAD) is caused by the progressive accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque within the intima of the epicardial coronary arteries, leading to luminal narrowing, reduced myocardial perfusion, and — in the setting of plaque rupture — acute coronary syndromes including unstable angina, non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
- The resultant ischemia triggers a cascade of myocardial stunning, hibernation, and ultimately irreversible necrosis if blood flow is not restored.
- Risk stratification tools such as the SYNTAX Score, TIMI Risk Score, GRACE Score, and HEART Score guide clinicians toward appropriate timing and urgency of coronary angiography, from elective evaluation of stable angina to emergent catheterization in high-risk ACS.
Who is a Candidate?
- ELIGIBLE PATIENTS:
- Patients with stable angina (CCS Class II–IV) unresponsive to optimal medical therapy (beta-blockers, long-acting nitrates, ranolazine, ivabradine)
- Patients with a positive or equivocal non-invasive stress test: exercise ECG, stress echocardiography, nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging (SPECT/PET), or cardiac MRI with adenosine stress perfusion
- Patients with acute coronary syndrome (NSTEMI/UA with GRACE score >140 or high-risk features; STEMI requiring primary PCI within 90 minutes of first medical contact)
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Treatment Options & Approaches
- STANDARD DIAGNOSTIC CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY (TRANSRADIAL ACCESS — PREFERRED):
Recovery
- PRE-PROCEDURE (Days −7 to −1):
Risks to be aware of
- Coronary angiography is one of the safest invasive cardiac procedures performed today, with a major adverse event rate of less than 0.1% in experienced, high-volume centres.
- However, patients and referring physicians should be aware of the following specific risks, stratified by likelihood:
Why GAF Healthcare
- GAF Healthcare provides comprehensive, concierge-level medical travel coordination from your home country to the catheterization laboratory and back, covering every logistical detail so you can focus entirely on your health.
Common questions about Coronary Angiography
What is the cost of Coronary Angiography in India vs. the UAE?
Coronary angiography is substantially more affordable in India compared to the UAE and both are significantly cheaper than Western countries. In India, a diagnostic coronary angiography (catheterization-only, no stenting) at a NABH- or JCI-accredited hospital typically costs between USD 600 and USD 1,800 — inclusive of catheterization laboratory fees, contrast agents, standard medication during the procedure, and one night of monitored hospital stay. In the UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi) at JCI- and DHA-accredited centres such as Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi or American Hospital Dubai, the same procedure ranges from approximately USD 1,800 to USD 4,500, reflecting the premium private healthcare environment, higher facility overheads, and imported consumable costs. By comparison, the same procedure in the United States typically costs USD 10,000–USD 20,000 or more. It is critical to note that these figures cover diagnostic angiography only. If percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) — including drug-eluting stent implantation, fractional flow reserve assessment (FFR), or intravascular imaging (IVUS/OCT) — is performed in the same session, additional costs apply and will be transparently quoted by GAF Healthcare prior to your departure. GAF Healthcare provides fixed pre-authorised cost packages with zero hidden billing, and our case managers can obtain a written cost estimate within 48 hours of receiving your medical records.
How long do I need to stay in the country before I am fit to fly home after Coronary Angiography?
The duration of in-country stay after coronary angiography depends on whether the procedure was purely diagnostic or whether percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was performed in the same session. For diagnostic angiography only (no stenting): The vast majority of patients are discharged within 24 hours. Provided the access site (radial or femoral) is well-healed and renal function is stable (contrast-induced nephropathy is typically monitored at 48 hours), patients are generally cleared to fly for short-haul journeys (under 4 hours) after 48–72 hours and for long-haul intercontinental flights after 5–7 days. For angiography with ad-hoc PCI (stent implantation): A minimum in-country stay of 5–7 days is recommended for short-haul travel and 10–14 days for long-haul intercontinental flights. This allows monitoring for early stent-related complications (peri-procedural myocardial infarction, acute stent thrombosis), confirmation of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT — aspirin + clopidogrel or ticagrelor) tolerability, and stabilisation of renal function. Your treating interventional cardiologist at the GAF Healthcare partner hospital will issue an official medical fitness-to-fly certificate at discharge, taking into account your specific clinical profile, access-site healing, post-procedure troponin trends, and any comorbidities. Patients with eGFR <45 mL/min/1.73m² or those who experienced any peri-procedural complication may require a longer stay for additional monitoring.
What is the success rate of Coronary Angiography?
Coronary angiography has an exceptionally high procedural success rate and an outstanding safety profile when performed at accredited, high-volume interventional cardiology centres. The diagnostic success rate — defined as the ability to fully visualize all major epicardial coronary arteries and their significant branches with diagnostic-quality imaging — exceeds 95–98% in experienced centres. Technical failure is rare and is most commonly attributable to extreme coronary tortuosity, ostial anomalies, or severe peripheral vascular disease limiting arterial access. The major adverse event rate — encompassing death, stroke, myocardial infarction, or emergency surgery attributable to the angiography procedure itself — is less than 0.1% (fewer than 1 in 1,000 procedures) in NABH- and JCI-accredited hospitals in India and DHA-licensed centres in the UAE. Minor complications (access-site haematoma, contrast-induced nephropathy, vasovagal reaction) occur in 1–5% of cases and are almost universally self-limiting. When adjunctive techniques such as Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR), intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), or Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) are used to guide any concurrent PCI, the clinical success rate of stent implantation (defined as residual stenosis <10%, TIMI-3 flow, and absence of major procedural complications) exceeds 97% in contemporary practice. These outcomes are consistent with benchmarked international data from the NCDR Cath-PCI Registry, the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society (BCIS) audit, and the EuroCathNet registry.
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This page lists 3 accredited cardiovascular surgery hospitals in UAE, so you can compare accreditation, specialties and bed capacity in one place.
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Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs
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Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination
Once you choose a hospital, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking nearby, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.
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Common Questions
Frequently asked questions about coronary angiography in UAE
How many cardiovascular surgery hospitals are listed in UAE?
3 hospitals in our UAE directory are currently listed for cardiovascular surgery including Coronary Angiography.
How do you choose which hospitals to list?
A hospital appears on this page when Cardiovascular Surgery is among its listed specialties and it is located in UAE. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.
How much does treatment cost in UAE?
Cost varies by hospital, city and individual case. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
Which cities in UAE have cardiovascular surgery hospitals listed?
Dubai. Use the city links on this page to view hospitals in a specific city.
Are these hospitals internationally accredited?
Hospitals listed on this page carry accreditations including Hospital Certificates of Services, JCI — see the accreditation badge shown for each hospital below.
Can I get a treatment plan and cost estimate before I travel?
Yes. Share your medical reports with the GAF Healthcare team over WhatsApp or email, and our medical team will review them and come back with a recommended hospital, a treatment plan and an itemised cost estimate before you commit to anything.
Do you help with visa, travel and accommodation?
Yes. Once you choose a hospital, our team helps arrange the medical visa invitation letter, book accommodation near the hospital, and organise airport pickup and transport to appointments.
What support do I get during and after treatment?
Our medical team reviews your reports and stays in touch throughout your treatment journey — from the first consultation through recovery, including after you return home.
What does the "Featured" label next to a hospital's name mean?
"Featured" reflects editorial prominence on this listing, not a clinical ranking or a claim that it is the "best" hospital.
How do I get matched with the right hospital for coronary angiography?
Share your medical reports and requirements with the GAF Healthcare team, and our medical coordinators will recommend a suitable hospital from this list based on your case.
Does the listed cost cover everything?
The figures shown are an indicative planning estimate, not a final quote from a specific hospital. Our team provides a single, itemised, all-inclusive quote before you make any commitment.
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