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Dr. Khaldoon Abo Dakka
Cirurgia cardiotorácica · Dubai
4,528+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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.
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
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Cirurgia cardiotorácica
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Cirurgia cardiotorácica
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 629 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,331 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,979 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,452 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 7
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Long-term follow-up of Cirurgia cardiotorácica across AE
DOI: 10.1098/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36815341 · cited by 189
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cirurgia cardiotorácica
DOI: 10.4696/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37250761 · cited by 47
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Long-term follow-up of Cirurgia cardiotorácica across AE
DOI: 10.6475/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33452274 · cited by 97
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Validation of clinical scoring in Cirurgia cardiotorácica
DOI: 10.9786/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36194348 · cited by 67
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cirurgia cardiotorácica European Annual Congress (Cirurgia cardiotorácica) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Cirurgia cardiotorácica National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Cirurgia cardiotorácica — 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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Cirurgia cardiotorácica
- Awareness When should you see a cirurgia cardiotorácica?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · khaldoon.abo.dakka@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
