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SKMC Children’s Heart Institute

Leading Pediatric Cardiac Care in the UAE





    Precision-Driven Cardiac Care for a Stronger Tomorrow

    Since 2007, the Children’s Heart Institute at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) has been at the forefront of pediatric cardiac care, serving as the largest and only dedicated pediatric heart surgery program in Abu Dhabi. With over 6,000 successful open-heart surgeries, our expert team provides world-class, compassionate care using advanced technology and a multidisciplinary approach.

    Precision-Driven Cardiac
    More Reasons to Choose SKMC

    More Reasons to Choose SKMC

    Treating congenital heart conditions from newborns to adult congenital heart patients (GUCH).

    Our surgical results consistently meet or exceed international benchmarks.

    Around-the-clock coverage for cardiac emergencies, including ECMO support and cardiac trauma management.

    Integrating surgery and imaging for minimally invasive, cutting-edge cardiac treatments.

    Highly Complex Operations & Specialized Treatments

    • Arterial Switch Operations
    • Norwood-1 Procedures
    • Damus-Kaye-Stansel Operations
    • Double Switch Operations
    • Ross Procedures
    • Baby-Ross-Konno Procedures with Homograft Implantation
    • Extracorporeal Life Support (ECMO)
    • Advanced Hybrid Procedures

    • Arterial Switch Operations
    • Norwood-1 Procedures
    • Damus-Kaye-Stansel Operations
    • Double Switch Operations
    • Ross Procedures
    • Baby-Ross-Konno Procedures with Homograft Implantation
    • Extracorporeal Life Support (ECMO)
    • Advanced Hybrid Procedures

    Our Specialized Services

    Complex Neonatal & Infant Open-Heart Surgeries

    Complex Neonatal & Infant Open-Heart Surgeries

    for congenital heart defects.

    Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

    Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

    for critical cardiac and respiratory support.

    Grown-Up Congenital Heart Surgery (GUCH)

    Grown-Up Congenital Heart Surgery (GUCH)

    to address congenital heart conditions in adult patients.

    Hybrid Cardiac Procedures

    Hybrid Cardiac Procedures

    that combine surgical and catheter-based interventions.

    Minimally Invasive Hybrid Cardiac Surgeries

    Minimally Invasive Hybrid Cardiac Surgeries

    pioneering advanced techniques in the UAE.

    The Achievements So Far

    • National Center Of Excellence

      National Center Of Excellence

      Recognized by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi as the leading center for pediatric cardiac surgery.

    • 6000+

      6000+

      Open-heart surgeries performed, signaling our unmatched experience in the field.

    • Referral Hub

      Referral Hub

      A trusted center for pediatric cardiac surgery, receiving referrals from across the UAE and beyond.

    • National Center Of Excellence

      National Center Of Excellence

      Recognized by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi as the leading center for pediatric cardiac surgery.

    • 6000+

      6000+

      Open-heart surgeries performed, signaling our unmatched experience in the field.

    • Referral Hub

      Referral Hub

      A trusted center for pediatric cardiac surgery, receiving referrals from across the UAE and beyond.

    Meet Our Expert Team

    Dr. Benedict Raj Rajkumar

    Dr. Benedict Raj Rajkumar

    Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons
    Dr. Neerod Kumar Jha

    Dr. Neerod Kumar Jha

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons
    Dr. Aleksandr Omelchenko

    Dr. Aleksandr Omelchenko

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons
    Dr. Juan Pablo Montiel

    Dr. Juan Pablo Montiel

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons
    Dr. Magdi Abdelghafour Tofeig

    Dr. Magdi Abdelghafour Tofeig

    Consultant Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Mohammad Daud Khan

    Dr. Mohammad Daud Khan

    Consultant Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Nishant Chandrakant Shah

    Dr. Nishant Chandrakant Shah

    Consultant Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Rizwan Ali Rehman

    Dr. Rizwan Ali Rehman

    Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Zafar Althaf Azeez

    Dr. Zafar Althaf Azeez

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Aref Mohammed Al Hakami

    Dr. Aref Mohammed Al Hakami

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Antoine Girgius

    Dr. Antoine Girgius

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Afnan Sameer Musleh

    Dr. Afnan Sameer Musleh

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Ashutosh Goyal

    Dr. Ashutosh Goyal

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Benedict Raj Rajkumar

    Dr. Benedict Raj Rajkumar

    Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons
    Dr. Neerod Kumar Jha

    Dr. Neerod Kumar Jha

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons
    Dr. Aleksandr Omelchenko

    Dr. Aleksandr Omelchenko

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons
    Dr. Juan Pablo Montiel

    Dr. Juan Pablo Montiel

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons
    Dr. Magdi Abdelghafour Tofeig

    Dr. Magdi Abdelghafour Tofeig

    Consultant Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Mohammad Daud Khan

    Dr. Mohammad Daud Khan

    Consultant Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Nishant Chandrakant Shah

    Dr. Nishant Chandrakant Shah

    Consultant Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Rizwan Ali Rehman

    Dr. Rizwan Ali Rehman

    Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Zafar Althaf Azeez

    Dr. Zafar Althaf Azeez

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Aref Mohammed Al Hakami

    Dr. Aref Mohammed Al Hakami

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Antoine Girgius

    Dr. Antoine Girgius

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Afnan Sameer Musleh

    Dr. Afnan Sameer Musleh

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists
    Dr. Ashutosh Goyal

    Dr. Ashutosh Goyal

    Specialist Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiologists