Consultant interventional cardiologist specializing in complex coronary procedures and structural heart interventions
Experience
12 years
Languages
Arabic, English, German
Location
Abu Hail, Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Alaa Shalla is a German board-certified interventional cardiologist with over 12 years of experience at a leading high-volume heart center in Germany. He now practices in Dubai, bringing European standards of cardiac care to the UAE. His expertise spans the full spectrum of interventional cardiology, from complex coronary interventions to advanced structural heart procedures.
Dr. Shalla specializes in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), and mechanical circulatory support devices like the Impella pump. He manages complex cases including heavily calcified coronary lesions using rotablation and shockwave techniques, and performs advanced imaging with OCT and intravascular ultrasound to guide treatment. His particular focus includes high-risk patients, chronic heart failure management, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment.
He is known for a patient-centered approach, taking time to explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly. Dr. Shalla offers expert second opinions on major cardiac procedures such as bypass surgery and valve replacement, and provides long-term specialized management plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Special interests: high-risk PCI with mechanical support, structural heart disease interventions, advanced coronary and valvular imaging, chronic heart failure and cardiomyopathy management.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
German Board Certification in Interventional Cardiology
Germany, Germany
Interventional Cardiologist
High-volume heart center, Germany · 12+ years
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
Canadian Specialist Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, German.
Canadian Specialist Hospital, Abu Hail, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Aortic Stenosis, Chronic Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Hypertension, Structural Heart Disease, Valvular Heart Disease.
Profile compiled from Canadian Specialist Hospital's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Abu Hail, Dubai
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