Consultant Pulmonologist - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - CareerLink HR

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns
• Diagnosing and treating conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema
• Using and interpreting pulmonological exams and tests to aid in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions, including CT scans, chest fluoroscopies, ultrasounds, and bronchoscopies
• Performing various specialized procedures in order to acquire samples of the chest wall lining or the lungs, for further analysis
• Advising cardiothoracic surgeons of the risk status of patients and recommending interventions to minimize risk, especially in tuberculosis cases
• Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care
• Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications and methods of treatment
• Providing immunizations against preventable cardiopulmonary diseases
• Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests and/or treatments prescribed, and test results
• Referring patients to cardiothoracic surgeons, when necessary
  

Requirements

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, physical sciences, or a related field
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree
• 4 years' internship and clinical residency training, specializing in pulmonology
• Valid and active medical license
• Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients
• Flexible working hours
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Outstanding research and analytical skills