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About Dr. Rafik Abu Samra

Dr. Rafik Abu Samra is one of the finest Heart Specialist in United Arab Emirates. He is an experienced Cardiac Surgeon in the United Arab Emirates. The Medical practitioner has been associated with various reputed hospitals in the United Arab Emirates. The physician is currently working as a Specialist Cardio Thoracic Surgeon, NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The doctor is a well-reputed and sought after medical expert and is

  • Doctor of Medicine Diploma - University of Silesia Katowice, Poland, 1993
  • General Surgery Specialisation, Poland 1998
  • Cardiac Surgery Specialisation, Poland 2003
  • Ph.D. degree in cardiac surgery (minimally Invasive Cardiac surgery including Robotic assisted surgeries), Poland, 2011

qualified. Dr. Rafik Abu Samra has been associated with many hospitals over the course of his illustrious and experienced career.

The hospitals include:

  • Cardiac Surgeon - Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
  • Cardiac Surgeon - American Heart of Poland, Bielsko, Poland
  • Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery Sharjah, UAE.

Dr. Rafik Abu Samra has more than 20 of clinic experience. The Clinician specializes in and performs the following surgeries:

  • Bentall Procedure
  • CABG - Redo
  • Cardiac Valve Replacement
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Glenn procedure
  • Heart Double Valve Replacement
  • Heart Port Surgery
  • Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
  • LV restoration surgery
  • Pulmonary Valve Replacement
  • Ross procedure
  • Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery
  • Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)
  • VSD Closure / Repair (Adult)
  • Cardiac Sciences

Qualification

  • Doctor of Medicine Diploma - University of Silesia Katowice, Poland, 1993
  • General Surgery Specialisation, Poland 1998
  • Cardiac Surgery Specialisation, Poland 2003
  • Ph.D. degree in cardiac surgery (minimally Invasive Cardiac surgery including Robotic assisted surgeries), Poland, 2011

Work Experiences

  • Cardiac Surgeon - Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
  • Cardiac Surgeon - American Heart of Poland, Bielsko, Poland
  • Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery Sharjah, UAE.
  • Global Team of Board Certified Surgeons and Medical Specialists
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MEMBERSHIPS (3)

  • Polish Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons
  • European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.

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PROCEDURES

  • Bentall Procedure
  • CABG - Redo
  • Cardiac Valve Replacement
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • Glenn procedure
  • Heart Double Valve Replacement
  • Heart Port Surgery
  • Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
  • LV restoration surgery
  • Pulmonary Valve Replacement
  • Ross procedure
  • Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery
  • Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)
  • VSD Closure / Repair (Adult)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Rafik Abu Samra have?
Dr. Rafik Abu Samra is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Does Dr. Rafik Abu Samra offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Rafik Abu Samra have?
Dr. Rafik Abu Samra is one of the most sought after specialists in United Arab Emirates and has over 20 Years years of experience.

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Dr. Abdullah Rahil

MPT (Neuro)

7 Years of Experience

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Last Reviewed - January 2026

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2 Year of Experience

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