About me

Dr. Aram Bakhtiar

A highly dedicated and Board-Certified Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon (FKHCMS & KBMS). With extensive clinical experience spanning over a decade, my expertise is focused on specialized areas including Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS), Endovascular Surgery, Adult Cardiac Surgery, and Congenital Surgery. I am committed to continuous academic and surgical progression, evidenced by my participation as a speaker at international congresses and ongoing advanced training. My professional approach is defined by reliability, excellent patient communication skills across five languages, and the ability to maintain focus and prioritize effectively under high-pressure clinical scenarios.

Excellent communication skills, both face to face and in writing in Five languages (English, Kurdish, Persian, Turkish and Arabic).

My Career History

Career Timeline

2021 - Now
2021 - Now

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon

EMC (Cardiac Centre), Erbil/Iraq

2021 - Now
2021 - Now

Board Certification Candidate (FKHCMS)

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Iraq

2019 - Now
2019 - Now

Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery Department

CMC Private Hospital, Erbil

2018 - 2019
2018 - 2019

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Shar Private Hospital, Erbil

2016 - 2021
2016 - 2021

Board Certified Surgeon (KBMS)

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, KRG

2016 - 2020
2016 - 2020

Medical Consultant

Botro Company for Medical Tourism, Erbil/Iraq

2014 - 2016
2014 - 2016

Senior House Officer (S.H.O.)

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Erbil Cardiac Centre

2013 - 2016
2013 - 2016

Manager / Shareholder

Hawler Sleep Centre of Excellence, Erbil/Iraq

2012 - 2016
2012 - 2016

Residency Period (J.H.O.)

Erbil Government Hospitals

2012 - 2013
2012 - 2013

Manager

Medica Medical Lab, Erbil/Iraq

2010 - 2012
2010 - 2012

Medical Consultant

Ariyo Medical Lab, Erbil/Iraq

2006 - 2012
2006 - 2012

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB.Ch.B)

Hawler Medical University

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