
MBBS, MD - Thoracic Surgery
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Dr. Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan has a rich experience of more than 31 years as a Senior Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon. He has worked in renowned hospitals across Germany and the UAE. In his career, he has performed more than 4500 surgeries, and more than 3000 interventions using a heart-lung machine, covering the whole spectrum in cardiac and thoracic surgery, including interventions in MIDCAB, OPCAB, and minimally-invasive aortic surgery. Also, he has successfully managed about 750 cases in thoracic & lung, and more than 900 cases on the blood vessels and pacemaker operations.Dr. Al Zamkan’s expertise encompasses a broad range of cardiac, thoracic and great vessel surgical procedures, with particular emphasis on aortic root and arch surgeries, as well as specialized procedures in thoracic oncology involving the lung and mediastinum. Additionally, in the academic domain, Dr. Al Zamkan’s scholarly inclination has made him a respected lecturer at leading medical institutions. He also has many research publications in his name in the Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, as well as the European Heart Journal. He is an active member and organizer in the world-renowned International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery. Furthermore, Dr. Bassil has received many national and international awards. He is an active council member of the Cardiovascular Surgery of the Asian Heart Society.
Hessa Street 331 West, Al Barsha 3, Exit – 36 Sheikh Zayed Rd – Opposite of American School – Dubai, UAE, Landmark: Opposite of American School, Dubai
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Even after the surgery, Dr. Bassil Zamkan’s commitment didn’t stop. He followed up regularly, ensuring my father was healing well and guiding us through medications, lifestyle changes, and ongoing care. His support gave our family peace of mind during a very difficult time. A truly exceptional doctor.
Dr. Bassil Zamkan is truly a life-saver. He performed a complex open-heart bypass surgery on my father with incredible precision and care. What amazed us most was his consistent presence and follow-up, checking on my father multiple times a day. His level of dedication, compassion, and attention to detail is something we’ve never experienced before. We will always be grateful for the care he provided.
I was brought to Saudi German Hospital in critical condition after a serious accident at home that left me with a cracked rib and a deflated lung. Dr. Bassil Zamkan acted immediately and performed an emergency surgery that truly saved my life. His calm confidence, surgical expertise, and quick decision-making made all the difference. Thanks to his exceptional care, I was able to fully recover and return to normal life in just a couple of weeks. I will forever be grateful to him.
I had a life-threatening injury that resulted in a cracked rib and a deflated lung. When I arrived at Saudi German Hospital, Dr. Bassil Zamkan immediately took charge and performed emergency surgery without delay. His quick action, confidence, and surgical expertise quite literally saved my life.
32 Surgeries & Treatments
Valvular Heart Disease

Pericardial Disease
Pacemaker Insertion
Lung Transplantation
Ischemic Heart Disease
Heart Valve Repair
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Q: Where does Dr. Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan practice?
A: Dr. Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan practices at Saudi German Hospital - Al Barsha 3.
Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan?
A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan for Acute Aortic Dissection, Cardiac Ablation, aortic arch replacement. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
Q: What do patients say about Dr. Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan?
A: Dr. Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan has been recommended by 10 patients and has recieved stories from 10 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan's education qualification?
A: Dr. Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Thoracic Surgery.
Q: What does Dr. Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan specialises in ?
A: Dr. Bassil Khalil Al Zamkan specialises as Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Cardiac Surgeon, Cardiologist.