Dr. Qutaiba Myasar Abdulrahman – Iraqi Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeon | Doctoury Iraq
- Doctoury
- Nov 13
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Dr. Qutaiba Myasar Abdulrahman is a distinguished Iraqi cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon (M.B.Ch.B, FIBMS).He graduated from Al-Mustansiriyah College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq, in 2000, one of the leading Iraqi medical institutions renowned for its clinical excellence.
Following graduation, he completed two years of rotational internship (house-officer training) at several major hospitals, including:
Salah Alden General Hospital
During this period, he gained hands-on experience in internal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, and gynecology.
In 2003, Dr. Qutaiba was accepted for postgraduate training in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery under the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations.His five-year residency (2003–2008) took place in Iraq’s top tertiary centers:
Al-Kindi Teaching Hospital
Medical City Teaching Hospital
Ibn Al-Nafees Teaching Hospital
Ibn Al-Bitar Cardiac Surgery Center
He successfully obtained the Fellowship of the Iraqi Board of Medical Specializations (FIBMS) in Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2008.
Career and Achievements
Dr. Qutaiba began his career as a Senior Specialist in Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the Surgical Specialties Hospital – Medical City, serving for five months where he contributed to complex thoracic cases.
He then joined the Ibn Al-Bitar Cardiac Surgery Center (2009 – 2013) as a Senior Registrar in Cardiac Surgery, assisting in over 400 cardiac procedures — approximately 250 adult and 150 pediatric cases including open and closed heart surgeries.
Since 2013, he has served as a First-Line Cardiac Surgeon, taking lead roles in major operations and developing protocols for post-operative care in Iraqi hospitals.Between February 2015 and August 2016, he worked at Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital as a Thoracic and Vascular Surgeon, where he enhanced vascular emergency response systems.
Since September 2016, Dr. Qutaiba has been a leading Cardiac Surgeon at Nasiriyah Heart Center, a prominent institution serving southern Iraq.His work has significantly advanced the Center’s surgical capacity and training of junior surgeons.
Professional Memberships
Fellow of the Iraqi Medical Council (2001)
Research and Contributions
Dr. Qutaiba has participated in various academic activities focusing on:
Surgical techniques for valvular and coronary bypass procedures
Minimally invasive approaches in thoracic surgery
Clinical outcome analysis in pediatric cardiac cases
He regularly collaborates with colleagues from the Iraqi Board for Medical Specializations and the Iraqi Cardiothoracic Society to promote evidence-based surgery and continuous medical education for young surgeons.
Awards and Recognitions
Certificate of Appreciation for Excellence in Cardiac Surgery, Nasiriyah Heart Center (2019)
Recognition by the Iraqi Cardiothoracic Society for Outstanding Service (2021)
FAQs
Where does Dr. Qutaiba Myasar Abdulrahman currently work?
He serves as a First-Line Cardiac Surgeon at Nasiriyah Heart Center in Iraq.
What is his main medical specialty?
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.
Is Dr. Qutaiba a member of international medical societies?
Yes, he is a member of the European Cardiothoracic Society since 2011.
How can patients reach him for consultations?
Through Nasiriyah Heart Center or online via the Doctoury App – Iraq’s #1 healthcare platform to book appointments with verified doctors.
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