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Dr. Salwa Morcos Gendi

Verified Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology Dubai

Dr. Salwa Morcos Gendi

15 years of experience 5.0 (5 verified reviews)

10,357+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Salwa Morcos Gendi at a glance

Dr. Salwa Morcos Gendi is a Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 44+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Salwa Morcos Gendi is an American Board-Certified Consultant Cardiologist at KidsHeart Medical Center, Abu Dhabi, with over four decades of international experience in foetal, paediatric, and adult congenital heart disease. Her career spans clinical practice, academic leadership, and advanced training, making her one of the most respected cardiologists in her field.
Dr Gendi earned her MD from Cairo University School of Medicine in 1982 and completed her medical training in the U.S., including residencies and fellowships at Michigan State University, Wayne State University, and Rush University. She is board-certified in Paediatric Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, and Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
Her areas of expertise include foetal echocardiography, prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease, treatment of foetal arrhythmias, and paediatric interventional cardiology. She is also highly experienced in managing adults with congenital heart conditions, utilising advanced imaging such as cardiac MRI and long-term treatment strategies.
Dr Gendi’s approach is deeply patient-centred, focusing on holistic, personalised care and strong family involvement. She has held senior roles in the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar, including Director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program and Associate Professor of Cardiology at West Virginia University.

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

— Dr. Salwa Morcos Gendi

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-822565 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology
#EB-3B8C5936 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 522
Annual physical exam 99395 412
Vaccination administration 90471 1,652
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 659

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Salwa Morcos Gendi
HEADSHOT
Salwa Morcos Gendi in consultation
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Salwa Morcos Gendi with the team
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Salwa Morcos Gendi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 112s
Meet Salwa Morcos Gendi

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology outcomes
    Salwa Morcos Gendi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5553/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30919686 · cited by 178
  2. Outcomes of Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Salwa Morcos Gendi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7052/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39429575 · cited by 96
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology outcomes
    Salwa Morcos Gendi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7551/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31814773 · cited by 110
  4. Outcomes of Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Salwa Morcos Gendi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6779/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33018518 · cited by 28

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology — 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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology 2026-03-17 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatric pediatric cardiology? 2026-01-19 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · salwa.gendi@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

5 verified reviews
5.00
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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

Dr. Salwa Morcos Gendi's Areas of Specialty

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Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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