Staff Physician, Cardio-vascular Medicine, Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute
Years of Experience
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Dr. Samer Ellahham, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Ellahham is a Clinical Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and holds the positions of Medical Director of the Continuous Improvement Department and Physician Director of Accreditation.
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Ellahham served as the Chief Quality Officer and Cardiology Consultant at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Dr. Ellahham earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut and completed his residency at Georgetown University Hospital Washington Hospital Center, followed by a cardiology fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Cardiology.
Dr. Ellahham has received notable recognition for his work, including being awarded Physician of the Year in 2007 and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Physician of the Year in 2022. He is an accomplished researcher with a focus on cardiovascular health, artificial intelligence, blockchain, quality improvement, and continuous improvement.
Residing in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Ellahham is actively engaged in sports, reading, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. His dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through innovation and technology makes him a respected figure in the field of cardiology. Patients can rely on Dr. Ellahham's expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA, US (Fellowship, Cardiology )
Georgetown University Hospital - Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC, US (Resident, Internal Medicine )
Good Samaritan Hospital, John Hopkins Affiliate, Baltimore, MD, US (Intern, Internal Medicine )
American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon (Doctor of Medicine (MD), School of Medicine)
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, US (Staff Physician)
Sheikh Khalifa Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Chief Quality Officer & General Cardiologist)
Paragon Cardiovascular Foundation, Falls Church, VA, US (Director, Paragon Cardiovascular Foundation)
Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC, US (Director, Cardiovascular Stress Imaging)
Hampton Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Hampton, VA, US (Director, Coronary Care Unit)