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Dr Rafik Abu Samra

Cardiothoracic Surgery AE

Dr Rafik Abu Samra

12 jaar ervaring

6,528+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Rafik Abu Samra at a glance

Dr Rafik Abu Samra is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in Europe, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2010).

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Dr. Rafik Abu Samra is a highly accomplished cardiac surgeon who has performed over 6,000 cardiac surgeries, including robotic CABG and aortic and mitral valve surgeries throughout his career. He spent four years as a Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Al Qassimi Hospital, MOH, in Sharjah, UAE, and has also worked in Bielsko, Poland.
Dr. Rafik was instrumental in establishing and introducing the first unit of Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery using the Da Vinci system in the United Arab Emirates. He received extensive training in robotic surgery in collaboration with the Medical University in Leipzig, Germany, and has performed over 1,700 surgeries using the Da Vinci System, Aezop, and Zeus. His experience allows him to give his patients excellent outcomes, with a strong educational background and extensive clinical experience there are few others more qualified than Dr. Samra.
As an active member of the medical community, Dr. Rafik is affiliated with the Polish Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons, the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS), and the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS). His academic contributions include more than six scientific papers published in peer-reviewed journals, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of cardiac surgery.

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

— Dr Rafik Abu Samra

Opleiding & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid (AE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra (AE)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-898822 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-DA77FBFE · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,404
Annual physical exam 99395 194
Vaccination administration 90471 3,034
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,949

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Rafik Abu Samra
HEADSHOT
Rafik Abu Samra in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rafik Abu Samra with the team
WITH TEAM
Rafik Abu Samra at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 63s
Meet Rafik Abu Samra

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 11 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across AE
    Rafik Abu Samra, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8983/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37508521 · geciteerd door 12
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Rafik Abu Samra, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2996/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33395701 · geciteerd door 6
  3. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across AE
    Rafik Abu Samra, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6661/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39040280 · geciteerd door 16
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Rafik Abu Samra, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2922/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36347043 · geciteerd door 130

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2015

Artikelen van deze arts

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

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · rafik.abu.samra@euroclinics.example

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Recente recensies

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Rafik Abu Samra's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Rafik Abu Samra treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigde Arabische Emiraten doctors offering the same care.

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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Medical practice in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigde Arabische Emiraten medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Rafik Abu Samra specialise in?

    Rafik Abu Samra specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

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  • What languages does Rafik Abu Samra speak?

    Rafik Abu Samra speaks English.

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