Consultant Pulmonologist

Role overview

A leading multispecialty hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is expanding its respiratory medicine and pulmonary care services and is seeking a qualified consultant/specialist pulmonologist to join its multidisciplinary clinical team. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases within a modern hospital environment supported by advanced pulmonary diagnostics, imaging services, and critical care facilities.

This position offers the opportunity to work within an integrated respiratory care program managing a wide range of lung conditions, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep-related breathing disorders, and complex pulmonary infections, while collaborating closely with critical care physicians, thoracic surgeons, and internal medicine specialists.

Position: Consultant/specialist pulmonologist

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Healthcare setting: Multispecialty hospital with respiratory medicine and critical care services

Experience required: Minimum 3+ years post specialist or board certification

Practice model: Combination of outpatient respiratory clinics, inpatient consultations, and pulmonary diagnostic procedures

The successful candidate will diagnose and manage respiratory and pulmonary disorders, ensuring evidence-based treatment and long-term disease management for patients with both acute and chronic lung conditions.

Requirements

Key responsibilities – pulmonology

Diagnose and manage respiratory diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and bronchitis

Evaluate and treat complex pulmonary conditions, such as interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension

Perform and interpret pulmonary function tests (PFTs), spirometry, and other respiratory diagnostic investigations

Conduct bronchoscopy and related pulmonary procedures where clinically indicated

Manage sleep-related breathing disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea, and coordinate sleep study evaluations

Provide inpatient consultations for patients with acute respiratory failure and severe pulmonary infections

Collaborate with critical care teams in the management of ventilated or critically ill respiratory patients

Develop personalised treatment plans and long-term disease management strategies for chronic lung conditions

Provide patient education on smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and preventive respiratory care

Coordinate care with thoracic surgeons, infectious disease specialists, and internal medicine physicians when advanced treatment is required

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic medical records in accordance with regulatory and institutional standards

Participate in clinical audits, respiratory care programs, and quality improvement initiatives

Ensure adherence to international respiratory medicine guidelines and UAE healthcare regulations

Qualifications & board recognition

Applications are welcome from physicians holding recognised specialist qualifications such as:

American Board of Internal Medicine – Pulmonary Medicine

UK CCT / MRCP / FRCP with respiratory medicine training

European Board Certification in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine

Royal College Certification (Canada)

Australian Fellowship (FRACP – Respiratory Medicine)

Arab Board in Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine

DM / DNB / FCPS Pulmonology or equivalent recognised specialist qualification

Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for DOH / DHA / MOH licensing. Licensing guidance and support will be provided where applicable.

Benefits

Compensation & benefits

Competitive tax-free physician salary

Performance-based incentives

Housing allowance or accommodation support

Comprehensive family medical insurance

Annual return flight tickets

Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage

Continuing Medical Education (CME) support

Licensing & relocation support

Full assistance will be provided for:

DOH / DHA license conversion guidance

Credential verification and documentation support

Relocation assistance to Abu Dhabi / UAE

Hospital onboarding and professional integration support