0 Dr. Firas Raouf Alani

Dr. Firas Raouf Alani

Director - Interventional Cardiology

American Hospital Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
31+ years of experience
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About Doctor

Qualifications:
  • M.B.Ch.B (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
  • MD in Internal Medicine
  • Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
  • Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology
  • Fellowship in Endovascular Therapy
  • Fellowship in Advanced Structural Heart Disease
Overview:

Prof. Dr. Firas Raouf Alani is a highly accomplished interventional cardiologist and structural heart specialist currently serving as Director of Interventional Cardiology and Chief of the American Hospital Academic Institute at American Hospital Dubai. He earned his medical degree from Al Mustansiryiah University in Baghdad in 1993, then completed Internal Medicine residency training at Monmouth Medical Center, Cornell University, USA. He later pursued advanced subspeciality fellowships in Cardiovascular Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Endovascular Therapy, and Advanced Structural Heart Disease at Drexel University and Henry Ford Hospital in the United States.

He is distinguished by six American Board certifications, reflecting broad expertise across internal medicine and multiple cardiovascular subspecialities. His clinical focus includes complex coronary artery disease interventions, structural heart disease therapies such as TAVI and TMVI, left atrial appendage closure with the WATCHMAN procedure, carotid artery stenting, ASD/PFO closure, and peripheral vascular as well as endovascular interventions, including EVAR. In addition to invasive cardiology, he also provides advanced general cardiology services such as stress testing, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, vascular testing, and cardiac CTA.

Conditions Treated

  • Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
  • Structural Heart Disease
  • Aortic Valve Disease
  • Mitral Valve Disease
  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
  • Carotid Artery Disease
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
  • Critical Limb Ischemia
  • Varicose Veins / Venous Disease
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
  • Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeat)
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Chest Pain & Angina

Procedures Performed

  • Coronary Angiography & Angioplasty
  • Complex Coronary Interventions
  • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
  • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation (TMVI)
  • Alcohol Septal Ablation (ASA)
  • Left Atrial Appendage Closure (WATCHMAN Procedure)
  • Carotid Artery Stenting
  • Peripheral Vascular Interventions
  • Limb Salvage Procedures
  • Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT) for Varicose Veins
  • Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
  • Endovascular Coil Embolization
  • ASD Closure
  • PFO Closure
  • Echocardiography
  • Stress Testing
  • Holter Monitoring
  • Cardiac CT Angiography (CTA)
  • Non-invasive Vascular Testing

Memberships

  • Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
  • Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
  • Member of the American Registry of Diagnostic and Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

Awards & Recognition

  • Golden Stethoscope Award – Drexel University College of Medicine.
  • Multiple Teaching Excellence Awards for outstanding contribution in training medical students and residents.
  • Recognized Faculty Member & Professor in Cardiovascular Medicine – Central Michigan University College of Medicine (2019)
  • Principal Investigator in 20+ International Clinical Trials.
  • Author of 40+ Peer-Reviewed Medical Publications in reputed journals.

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FAQs

He is known for interventional cardiology, complex coronary interventions, structural heart procedures, and endovascular therapies.

Yes. He trained in the United States and holds American Board certifications in six medical disciplines related to internal medicine and cardiovascular care.

Yes. His profile specifically mentions TAVI, TMVI, WATCHMAN, carotid stenting, peripheral vascular intervention, and EVAR among his main areas of expertise.

Yes. He is Chief of the American Hospital Academic Institute, has served on medical teaching faculty, led clinical trials, and published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles.

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