Dr. Faouzi Safadi

Dr Faouzi Safadi is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon with over 32 years of experience in heart and chest surgery. He trained in France, earning a French DIS (Diplôme d'Études Spécialisées) in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Université de Reims. He spent 20 years building expertise at leading hospitals in Lebanon, then worked as a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Dubai Hospital (DHA) from 2012 to 2020. Since 2021, he has led the cardiothoracic surgery department at NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai.

Dr Safadi specializes in cardiothoracic surgery with a focus on innovative surgical techniques and minimally invasive procedures. He has developed the "Safadi Sliding Stitch" technique for mitral valve repair (the valve that controls blood flow in the heart) and the "Safadi Simplified Technique" for the Modified Konno procedure (a complex heart operation). His work centres on combining technical advancement with patient safety and recovery.

He is a good fit for patients seeking experienced cardiothoracic surgery, particularly those interested in minimally invasive approaches or complex valve repair. His long career across multiple high-level centres and current departmental leadership position reflect depth of expertise.