Dr. Samer Ellahham

Dr. Samer Ellahham is a Staff Physician in the Cardiovascular Medicine Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, bringing 39 years of clinical experience in cardiology. He trained at the American University of Beirut, completed his residency at Georgetown University Hospital, and finished specialist cardiology training at Virginia Commonwealth University. He holds board certification from the American Board of Cardiology and serves as Clinical Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.

Dr. Ellahham manages a broad range of heart conditions including coronary artery disease, valvular (heart valve) disease, and general heart disease. His practice focuses on cardiac risk-factor management—helping patients understand and control high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes—as well as cardiac imaging and preventive cardiology. Before joining Cleveland Clinic, he spent nine years at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City as Chief Quality Officer and cardiologist, where he established a strong reputation for advancing care standards.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Ellahham is an accomplished researcher with interests in artificial intelligence and blockchain applications in healthcare. He has been recognized with the Physician of the Year award (2007) and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Physician of the Year (2022), and holds several quality-improvement and patient-safety leadership roles. He is a good fit if you need expert management of heart disease, want preventive cardiovascular care, or value a doctor who combines clinical excellence with a commitment to research and continuous improvement.