Dr. Khaldoon Abo Dakka | Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Khaldoon with about 20 years of practice, he has wide experience in the field of Thoracic Surgery and holds a Doctorate from Damascus University, Faculty of Medicine. He continues to contribute to patient care in his specialized area. He is interested in keyhole minimally invasive surgery VATS (Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery), Thoracic Onco Surgery, and operating both of Adults and Pediatrics.

• Moto: Thoracic Surgery is a noble and impactful profession! Thus, a thoracic surgeon requires dedication, continuous learning, and a passion for improving patients' health and well-being.
• Most Memorable Moment:  Working closely with other specialties in multidisciplinary teamwork, both within and outside the operating theater, to achieve the precise diagnosis, and give the best care of management to treat diseases affecting the organs of the chest.
• Most Challenging Moment: Each case of thoracic disease is a new challenge to guide the patient through his journey of treatment to reach a complete recovery.
•  Experience: Specialist of Thoracic Surgery, Zulekha Hospitals Dubai & Sharjah, UAE, 2015 – 2024.  Specialist of Thoracic Surgery, Al-Assad University Hospital, Damascus & Inayah Private Hospital, Suwayda, Syria, 2007 – 2015.