Dr. Firas Raouf Alani

About Dr. Firas Raouf Alani

Conditions treated by Dr Firas Raouf Alani

Please find listed below the many conditions that Dr. Firas Raouf Alani treats:

Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Cardiac Arrhythmias
Coronary Artery Disease
Angina
Blocked Arteries
Atherosclerosis

It is important to resolve structural heart conditions in a patient and this can be achieved through interventional procedures. Patients with these heart conditions can be provided with best treatment with the assistance of modern technology and world class equipments. It is essential that when procedures are performed on patients with these conditions, they are followed up with best of post procedural care.

Signs to look for before visiting Dr Firas Raouf Alani

We bring to you the various symptoms and signs in patients having structural or non-coronary cardiovascular conditions:

Dizziness
Chest Pain
Shortness of breathe
High Blood Pressure
Palpitations

Chest pain and fatigue are some of the most common symptoms that people with such heart conditions show. A continuous high blood pressure should be monitored regularly and is usually a sign of a structural issue in the heart. Structural heart issues can start putting stress on your kidneys and kidney dysfunction is a possibility.

Operating Hours of Dr Firas Raouf Alani

The doctor's operating hours are 6 days a week, 10 am to 7 pm. It speaks to the efficiency and skill of the interventional cardiologist that less time is taken to complete procedures.

Popular Prcedures Performed by Dr Firas Raouf Alani

Dr. Firas Raouf Alani performs numerous popular interventional cardiology procedures as mentioned here::

EPS & RFA
Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)
Angioplasty
Pacemaker Implantation Surgery

The solution for blocked arteries because of coronary heart disease has been through procedures like placement of stent, angioplasty and atherectomy for a long time now. In order to resolve the issue of abnormal heart rhythms another very common procedure that is performed is the insertion of the pacemaker and defibrillator.

Qualification

M.B.Ch.B., Almustansiryah University College of Medicine, Iraq, 1993
Internal Medicine Residency Program, Monmouth Medical Center, Cornell University Affiliate, USA, 2001
Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship, Drexel University, USA, 2006
Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Drexel University, USA, 2008
Advanced Structural Heart Disease Fellowship, Henry Ford Healthcare, USA, 2017

Work Experiences

Medical Director, Covenant Heart Group, Covenant Healthcare Hospital, USA, 2010-2011
Medical Director, Vascular Medicine and Endovascular Interventions, Covenant Heart Group, USA, 2008-2019
Medical Director, Structural Heart Disease Program, Covenant Healthcare Hospital, USA, 2017-2019
Director, Cardiopulmonary Course, CMU College of Medicine, USA, 2014-2019
Professor in Cardiology, CMU College of Medicine, USA, 2019-Present

Memberships (4)

American College of Cardiology (FACC)
Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
Register Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
American Registry of Diagnostic and Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

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Procedures Performed

Angiography (Including Non-Ionic Contrast)

Angioplasty

Ballon Valvuloplasty

Balloon mitral valvotomy

Cardiac Ablation

Cardiac catheterization

Dual Chamber Pacemaker

EPS & RFA

Impella

Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)

Pacemaker Implantation Surgery

Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Firas Raouf Alani is a specialized Interventional Cardiologist and is one of the most sought after doctors in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence

Dr. Firas Raouf Alani is one of the most sought after specialists in United Arab Emirates and has over 22 Years years of experience.

FAQ's Related to Interventional Cardiologist

When you visit an interventional cardiologist, the doctor can prescribe or perform diagnostic and screening tests to get to the bottom of the issue. To resolve structural and cardiovascular heart conditions in a patient, the interventional cardiologists perform several procedures. The doctor can adroitly manage emergency heart conditions such as heart attacks. Please make sure that you do not waste time or let your distress linger and consult the doctor when faced with pain or discomfort which indicates a heart condition.

Let us have a look at the several tests that are usually recommended prior to and during consultation for an Interventional Cardiologist:

Exercise Stress
Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI)
Echocardiogram
Cardiac Computed Tomography

The tests so performed help the doctor in deciding upon the right course of action regards the treatment. The health of blood vessels and the heart or any structural defect becomes clear post the results.

In order to keep your heart healthy, you must exercise, eat well and keep a balanced lifestyle. Structural defects in your heart or cardiovascular issues may still crop up and interventional cardiology techniques can be the solution. Non surgical catheter based procedures are applied by Interventional cardiologists to treat heart issues. If on your visit to the cardiologist you realise that the dietary and lifestyle changes are not enough they may refer you to this doctor.

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4 Years of Experience

Last Reviewed - June 2026

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Last Reviewed - June 2026

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