Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

Prof. Abdallah
Raweh

30+ Years of Excellence in Cardiac Surgery.
Pioneer of Off-Pump & Minimally Invasive Techniques.

30+Years Experience
21Publications
153Citations
4Countries
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Prof. Abdallah Raweh
International cardiac surgery team

"My mission is to give every patient the best possible chance โ€” through precision, innovation, and unwavering commitment to their care."

โ€” Prof. Abdallah Raweh

A Career Built on Precision & Innovation

Professor Abdallah Raweh is a distinguished Consultant Cardiac Surgeon with over three decades of experience spanning the United Kingdom, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, and Lebanon. Trained under world-renowned surgeons, he has built a reputation for technical excellence in the most complex cardiac procedures.

A prolific researcher with 21 peer-reviewed publications and 153 citations, Prof. Raweh has contributed significantly to the advancement of off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

๐ŸŽ“Trained at world-class UK & Italian institutions
๐ŸฅPractising in UAE & Lebanon
๐Ÿ“š21 peer-reviewed publications
๐Ÿ†Vatican & Pope Francis Award recipient
๐ŸŒInternational career โ€” 4 countries
๐Ÿ”ฌPioneer in beating-heart CABG

Areas of Specialisation

Delivering world-class outcomes across the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery

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Off-Pump Bypass (OPCAB)

Pioneer in beating-heart CABG surgery, eliminating risks of cardiopulmonary bypass for high-risk patients.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery

Advanced techniques through small incisions โ€” reducing recovery time without compromising outcomes.

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Aortic Surgery

Complex aortic valve repair, replacement and root reconstruction including the Ross procedure.

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Paediatric Cardiac Surgery

Surgical correction of congenital heart defects in neonates, infants and children.

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Heart Failure Surgery

Ventricular restoration, mitral valve repair and mechanical circulatory support for end-stage disease.

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Vascular Surgery

Peripheral vascular interventions and carotid endarterectomy to the highest evidence-based standards.

Education & Career

A distinguished academic and clinical journey across Europe and the Middle East

Education

MD, Medicine & SurgeryUniversity of Rome, Italy
Specialisation in Cardiac SurgeryItalian Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Fellowship in Cardiac SurgeryUnited Kingdom โ€” NHS Trusts
FRCS (Cardiothoracic Surgery)Royal College of Surgeons, UK

Career

Consultant Cardiac SurgeonNHS, United Kingdom โ€” 15+ years
Senior Consultant Cardiac SurgeonInternational Institute of Cardiac Surgery, UAE
Consultant Cardiac SurgeonLebanese American University Medical Center
Visiting ProfessorMultiple international institutions
30+
Years in Practice
21
Publications
153
Research Citations
4
Countries Served

International Awards & Honours

Recognised by the highest authorities in medicine and humanitarian service

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Vatican / Pope Francis Award

Awarded by the Holy See in recognition of outstanding humanitarian contributions to medicine and global health.

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Salemitana Award

Prestigious Italian medical distinction honouring excellence in surgical innovation and contribution to cardiac science.

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JOSE Foundation Award

Recognised for significant impact on surgical education and advancing cardiac surgery in underserved regions.

What Colleagues & Patients Say

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"Prof. Raweh's technical mastery in off-pump CABG is unparalleled. His outcomes consistently exceed international benchmarks, and his calm under pressure inspires every surgeon in the theatre."

Mr. J. HarringtonConsultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, NHS UK
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"I had the privilege of working alongside Prof. Raweh in Dubai. His dedication to minimally invasive techniques and his compassion for patients set him apart as a truly world-class cardiac surgeon."

Dr. Fatima Al-NouriInterventional Cardiologist, UAE
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"His research contributions have shaped how we approach high-risk cardiac surgery. Prof. Raweh combines academic rigour with extraordinary surgical skill โ€” a rare combination in modern medicine."

Prof. G. MartinelliHead of Cardiac Surgery, University of Rome

Professional Memberships & Registrations

GMC โ€” United Kingdom
Italian Medical Council
EACTS
STS
SCTS
Emirates Medical Association
CTSNet

Get in Touch

Based in the UAE and Lebanon. Open to referrals, collaborations, and academic partnerships worldwide.

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Phone / WhatsApp+971 50 532 0660
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Based inUnited Arab Emirates & Lebanon
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