Dr. Firas Al Badarin

Dr. Firas Al Badarin is a Staff Physician in the Cardiovascular Medicine Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. With 22 years of clinical experience, he trained in internal medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit before completing cardiology and cardiac imaging fellowship at the University of Missouri–Kansas City and Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute. He also holds a master's degree in Clinical Bioinformatics from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, combining clinical expertise with research training.

Dr. Al Badarin specializes in non-invasive cardiac imaging techniques, particularly nuclear cardiology (PET and SPECT scans) and cardiac CT angiography (CCTA). His clinical focus is on evaluating patients suspected of having coronary artery disease (blockages in heart blood vessels) and using advanced imaging to guide efficient, personalized care. He has published peer-reviewed research on how imaging findings help optimize outcomes and quality of life for cardiac patients.

He is a good fit for patients seeking expert evaluation of heart disease risk, chest pain, or those needing advanced imaging to confirm or rule out coronary artery disease. His background in both invasive and non-invasive cardiology, combined with research expertise, makes him well-suited to manage complex cases and explain imaging results clearly.