Cardiologist with internal medicine training and experience in the Middle East
Experience
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Languages
Arabic, English, English Arabic
Location
Dubai
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Basel Tarif Bek Baaj is a cardiologist practising at Dubai Health in Dubai. He completed his medical degree at Damascus University in Syria in 2007, followed by specialist training in internal medicine (2012) and cardiovascular diseases (2016), both through the Syrian Board of Medical Specialties. With over a decade of clinical experience, he has worked across multiple cardiac and general medical settings in Syria and the UAE.
Dr. Baaj has built his career in acute care and specialist cardiology, gaining experience in cardiovascular disease management through positions at leading institutions including Al Bassel Hospital (Heart Institute) in Syria and Armada Medical Center in the UAE. He is fluent in both English and Arabic, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations in the Gulf region.
He is well suited for patients seeking consultation on heart and circulatory conditions, particularly those who prefer or require Arabic-speaking care or have complex cardiovascular histories requiring specialist assessment.
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Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Damascus University, Syria · 2007
Board certification in Internal Medicine
Syrian Board of Medical Specialties, Syria · 2012
Board certification in Cardiovascular Diseases
Syrian Board of Medical Specialties, Syria · 2016
Cardiologist
Dubai Health, United Arab Emirates · 2020-Present
Physician
Armada Medical Center, United Arab Emirates · 2019-2020
Physician
Al Bassel Hospital (Heart Institute), Syria · 2013-2016
Physician
Damascus Hospital, Syria · 2008-2013
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, English Arabic.
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This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Arrhythmias, Cardiovascular Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure, Valvular Heart Disease.
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