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Dr. Khaldoon Abo Dakka

Verified Cardiothoracic Surgery Dubai

Dr. Khaldoon Abo Dakka

10 years of experience 5.0 (84 verified reviews)

4,528+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Khaldoon Abo Dakka at a glance

Dr. Khaldoon Abo Dakka is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Khaldoon Abo Dakka is a seasoned thoracic surgeon with nearly 20 years of experience. He holds a Doctorate from Damascus University, Faculty of Medicine, and continues to contribute to patient care in his specialized area. Dr. Khaldoon is particularly interested in keyhole minimally invasive surgery (VATS), thoracic oncologic surgery, and treating both adult and pediatric patients. His extensive experience includes positions at Zulekha Hospitals in Dubai and Sharjah, UAE, from 2015 to 2024, and Al-Assad University Hospital and Inayah Private Hospital in Syria from 2007 to 2015.
Dr. Khaldoon's areas of expertise encompass a wide range of thoracic surgeries. He specializes in keyhole VATS surgery (uniportal/biportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery), thoracic oncologic surgery, lung cancer surgery, thymus surgery, and esophageal surgery. He also performs VATS pediatric thoracic surgery and bronchoscopy, as well as VATS pleural surgery for conditions such as pleural effusions, pneumothorax, and empyema with infected lungs. Additionally, he is skilled in surgeries of the airways, diaphragm, and chest wall (pectus surgery), and the management of thoracic trauma.

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

— Dr. Khaldoon Abo Dakka

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-318136 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-7F947D85 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 629
Annual physical exam 99395 2,331
Vaccination administration 90471 1,979
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,452

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 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Khaldoon Abo Dakka in consultation
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Khaldoon Abo Dakka at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 71s
Meet Khaldoon Abo Dakka

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across AE
    Khaldoon Abo Dakka, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1098/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36815341 · cited by 189
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Khaldoon Abo Dakka, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4696/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37250761 · cited by 47
  3. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across AE
    Khaldoon Abo Dakka, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6475/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33452274 · cited by 97
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Khaldoon Abo Dakka, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9786/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36194348 · cited by 67

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

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 · khaldoon.abo.dakka@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

84 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

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