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Prof. Uwe Klima

Cardiothoracic Surgery Dubai

Prof. Uwe Klima

5 years of experience

5,038+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Prof. Dr. Uwe Klima at a glance

Prof. Dr. Uwe Klima is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Dr. Uwe Klima, a highly esteemed cardiac specialist, currently serves as the Managing and Medical Director of the German Heart Centre, having joined the institution in 2015.
He is a graduate of the University of Vienna and holds a PhD from the Hannover Medical School in Germany. Over the course of his career, Professor Klima has trained and worked at some of the world's most distinguished hospitals and clinics, including the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in the United States, as well as the Max Kade Foundation and the Hannover Medical School in Germany.
As a leading Cardiac - Thoracic and Vascular surgeon, Professor Klima performs advanced surgical procedures at affiliated hospitals in Dubai, and also provides expert second opinions to patients who are considering invasive surgery.
Professor Klima is fluent in both English and German, and is committed to providing exceptional care to his patients with the utmost professionalism and compassion.

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

— Prof. Uwe Klima

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-134290 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-ACFB4471 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,875
Annual physical exam 99395 1,125
Vaccination administration 90471 2,133
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,546

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Dr. Uwe Klima
HEADSHOT
Dr. Uwe Klima in consultation
IN OFFICE
Dr. Uwe Klima with the team
WITH TEAM
Dr. Uwe Klima at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 97s
Meet Dr. Uwe Klima

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Dr. Uwe Klima, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4588/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31602605 · cited by 179
  2. European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
    Dr. Uwe Klima, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3498/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39866990 · cited by 113

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.uwe.klima@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

Prof. Dr. Uwe Klima's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Prof. Dr. Uwe Klima treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Dr. Uwe Klima specialise in?

    Dr. Uwe Klima specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery in Dubai, AE. 17 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Dr. Uwe Klima treat?

    Dr. Uwe Klima treats conditions within Cardiothoracic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Dr. Uwe Klima practise?

    Dr. Uwe Klima practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Dr. Uwe Klima speaks English, German.

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