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Dr Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan

Cardiology Dubai

Dr Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan

12 years of experience

7,865+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
3
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan at a glance

Dr Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan is a Cardiology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan is a world-class Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a distinguished career spanning over 32 years. Having performed more than 4,500 surgeries, including over 3,000 heart-lung machine interventions, he is a leading authority in complex cardiovascular and thoracic procedures in the UAE. Dr. Al Zamkan’s practice covers the entire spectrum of surgical heart and lung care, with a specialized focus on minimally invasive techniques and aortic reconstructions.
His professional foundation is rooted in elite German medical education. A graduate of the prestigious Charité University in Berlin, he holds dual German Board certifications (Facharzt) in both Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery from Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf. Before establishing his presence in Dubai, he held senior consultancy roles in renowned German hospitals, where he pioneered advanced interventions such as MIDCAB and OPCAB (off-pump) bypass surgeries.
In addition to his clinical mastery, Dr. Al Zamkan is a respected academic and researcher. He has published extensively in the European Heart Journal and serves as a council member for the Asian Heart Society. His expertise in thoracic oncology—managing complex lung and mediastinal tumors—alongside his proficiency in aortic arch surgeries and mechanical circulatory assistance (ECMO), makes him a cornerstone of cardiothoracic excellence in the region.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Cardiology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-838139 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-573CE15B · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 1,502
Echocardiogram 93306 2,137
Stress test 93015 1,679
Holter monitor 93225 1,194
Coronary angiography 93454 445
PCI / coronary stent 92928 363
Pacemaker implantation 33208 1,760

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 240.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 120.00 EUR
Stress test 120 min in_clinic 600.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 960.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 840.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan with the team
WITH TEAM
Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 144s
Meet Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan, et al. · JACC, 2025
    DOI: 10.3516/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39301738 · cited by 92
  2. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2024
    DOI: 10.7718/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34051701 · cited by 54

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Cardiology European Annual Congress (Cardiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Cardiology National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2015
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2015
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · bassil.khalil.al.zamkan@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Cardiology

Heart-rhythm, coronary and structural-heart problems including chest pain, palpitations, hypertension and heart failure.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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