Interventional Cardiology Clinical Lead

SHERIF AMER, MD, MRCP (UK)

Consultant Cardiologist Interventional Cardiologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Email: ***********@*******.***

Mobile: +971-**-***-****

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Consultant Cardiologist with over 15 years of consultant-level experience in tertiary cardiac centres across the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Italy, and Egypt. Extensive expertise in the assessment and management of acute and chronic cardiovascular disease, including acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, and cardiovascular emergencies.

Experienced in delivering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency cardiology services, with advanced skills in transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography, stress echocardiography, Holter monitoring, exercise stress testing, cardiac CT interpretation and cardiovascular imaging. Regular participant in multidisciplinary Heart Team meetings and evidence-based clinical decision making.

Alongside a broad general cardiology practice, possess advanced expertise in coronary angiography, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), primary PCI for STEMI, intravascular imaging (IVUS/OCT), temporary pacing, mechanical circulatory support (IABP and Impella) and complex coronary intervention.

Committed to high-quality patient care, clinical governance, quality improvement, medical education and multidisciplinary collaboration. Experienced in supervising junior doctors, teaching medical trainees and participating in audit, service development and hospital accreditation initiatives. Seeking a Staff Specialist/Consultant Cardiologist position within the Australian healthcare system where extensive international experience, commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice can contribute to delivering high-quality cardiovascular care.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

2025

RACP Specialist Assessment – Substantially Comparable Pathway Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), Australia 2023

Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge Examination

American College of Cardiology (ACC)

2009

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Cardiology

Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

2007

Member of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP UK) Royal Colleges of Physicians of London, Edinburgh and Glasgow, United Kingdom 2006

Clinical Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplantation ISMETT / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Palermo, Italy 2002

Master of Science (MSc) in Cardiology (Honours)

Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

1998

USMLE / ECFMG Certification

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), USA 1995

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh)

Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

1989

General Certificate of Education (GCE Advanced Level) University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Primary & Secondary Education

St George English School

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai, UAE

November 2025 – Present

● Provide consultant-led inpatient, outpatient and emergency cardiology services.

● Perform coronary angiography, complex PCI, primary PCI and intravascular imaging (IVUS/OCT).

● Manage acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, arrhythmias and cardiogenic shock.

● Participate in multidisciplinary Heart Team meetings and supervise junior medical staff.

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai, UAE

August 2016 – November 2025

● Consultant Cardiologist in a high-volume tertiary cardiac centre.

● Performed diagnostic coronary angiography, elective and primary PCI.

● Managed acute coronary syndromes, advanced heart failure and cardiovascular emergencies.

● Reported echocardiography, stress echocardiography, Holter monitoring and cardiac CT.

● Participated in clinical governance, quality improvement, JCI accreditation and multidisciplinary cardiac care.

Interventional Cardiology Fellow

East Deanery NHS, United Kingdom

June 2014 – June 2016

● Advanced fellowship in coronary intervention and complex PCI.

● Training in IVUS, OCT, CTO intervention and physiological assessment.

● Participated in coronary care, catheter laboratory services, outpatient clinics, teaching and research.

Interventional Cardiologist

Burjeel Hospital, Dubai, UAE

October 2012 – June 2014

● Delivered emergency and elective interventional cardiology services.

● Managed STEMI, acute coronary syndromes and cardiovascular emergencies.

● Performed coronary angiography, PCI and non-invasive cardiac investigations. Interventional Cardiologist

Emirates Hospital, Dubai, UAE

October 2009 – October 2012

● Provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiology services.

● Performed diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.

● Participated in non-invasive cardiac imaging and emergency cardiology care. Interventional Cardiologist

Ain Shams University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt

December 2006 – October 2009

● Academic consultant practice combining clinical cardiology, intervention, teaching and research.

● Participated in postgraduate training and supervision of residents and fellows. Clinical Fellow – Advanced Heart Failure & Heart Transplantation ISMETT / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Palermo, Italy February 2006 – December 2006

● Fellowship in advanced heart failure, transplantation, mechanical circulatory support and stem-cell research.

● Participated in multidisciplinary management of transplant and LVAD patients. Cardiology Resident / Fellow / Specialist

Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt

September 1999 – February 2006

● Completed specialist training in internal medicine and cardiology.

● Gained experience in coronary care, echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation and outpatient cardiology.

General Practitioner (Military Service)

Kasr El Koba Military Hospital, Egypt

March 1997 – September 1999

Internship

Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt

February 1996 – March 1997

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE & QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

● Active participant in clinical governance activities, quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary team meetings.

● Participated in hospital quality and patient safety programmes, including morbidity and mortality meetings and clinical case reviews.

● Contributed to maintenance of Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation standards within a tertiary cardiac centre.

● Participated in STEMI pathway development, quality monitoring and adherence to international ESC and ACC/AHA guidelines.

● Regular involvement in evidence-based practice, incident reporting, clinical audit and implementation of quality improvement recommendations.

● Committed to patient safety, clinical effectiveness and continuous service improvement.

TEACHING & SUPERVISION

● Supervision of cardiology registrars, residents, interns and junior medical officers during inpatient, CCU and catheter laboratory rotations.

● Formal and informal bedside teaching for junior doctors and medical students.

● Regular teaching of ECG interpretation, acute coronary syndrome management, echocardiography and cardiac emergencies.

● Supervision of cardiac nurses and cardiac technicians within the catheter laboratory and coronary care unit.

● Participation in departmental educational meetings, journal clubs and multidisciplinary case discussions.

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

● Senior member of multidisciplinary Heart Team involved in complex coronary and structural heart disease decision-making.

● Participated in development and delivery of a 24-hour primary PCI service for acute STEMI patients.

● Assisted in development of advanced interventional cardiology services including IVUS, OCT and complex PCI.

● Contributed to optimisation of acute cardiac pathways and evidence-based clinical protocols.

● Promoted collaborative practice between Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care, Cardiac Surgery and Internal Medicine teams.

● Supported departmental accreditation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

PROCEDURAL EXPERIENCE

Extensive experience in diagnostic and interventional cardiology, including:

● Coronary angiography

● Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

● Primary PCI for STEMI

● IVUS-guided PCI

● OCT-guided PCI

● Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)

● Right heart catheterisation

● Temporary transvenous pacemaker insertion

● Permanent pacemaker implantation and follow-up

● Pericardiocentesis

● Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)

● Impella-assisted high-risk PCI

● Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)

● Transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE)

● Stress echocardiography

● Exercise stress testing

● Holter and ambulatory ECG interpretation

● Cardiac CT and myocardial perfusion imaging interpretation Procedure numbers available upon request and supported by procedural logbooks. RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

Publications

● Amer S, Lochan R. Pill-in-the-Pocket Therapy for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation. Indian Journal of Cardiology, 2022.

Research

● Tissue Doppler Imaging for localisation of accessory pathways in Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome.

● Low-dose Dobutamine Stress Echocardiography for prediction of left ventricular recovery following primary PCI.

● Stem cell therapy in refractory ischaemic cardiomyopathy.

● Ongoing participation in clinical audit, quality improvement and evidence-based cardiovascular practice.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

● Member, Royal College of Physicians (MRCP UK)

● American College of Cardiology (ACC)

● Dubai Health Authority – Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

● General Medical Council (United Kingdom)

● Australian Medical Council (AMC Candidate)

● European Society of Cardiology (if applicable)

PROFESSIONAL REFEREES

Dr Rajeev Lochan

Consultant Interventional Cardiologist

Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai

Email: ******.******@****.**

Current Clinical Supervisor

Dr Alaaeldin Saleh

Head of Internal Medicine

Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai

Email: *********.*****@****.**

Dr Paul Venables

Consultant Cardiologist

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (formerly Ipswich Hospital) Email: ****.********@***************.***.**

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