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Dr. Salwa Morcos Gendi
Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology · Dubai
👤 15 years of experience
10,357+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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.
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
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology
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2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 522 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 412 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,652 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 659 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 10
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European registry analysis of Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.5553/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30919686 · cited by 178
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Outcomes of Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7052/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39429575 · cited by 96
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European registry analysis of Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology outcomes
DOI: 10.7551/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31814773 · cited by 110
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Outcomes of Paediatric Pediatric Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
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
- Awareness When should you see a paediatric pediatric cardiology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · salwa.gendi@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
5 verified reviews5.00
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5 reviews
- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
