Dr. Tarig Omer

Dr. Tarig Omer, MD, is a Staff Cardiothoracic and Neuro Intensivist within the Critical Care Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Omer was a Staff Physician of Critical Care at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio, US.

Dr. Omer received his medical degree from the University of JUBA, Sudan. He completed his residency at Wright State University, Ohio, US, and completed his Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at St. Louis University, Mercy Hospital St louis, Missouri, US. He also completed his Neuro Critical Care Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, US.

Throughout his tenure, Dr. Omer has specialized in cardiothoracic, vascular, medical, surgical and neuro critical care, echocardiography, extra corporal membrane oxygenation, transplant critical care, ventricular assist devices, mechanical ventilation, interventional critical care, and academic education, completing over 7 years of clinical academic experience.

Currently, Dr. Omer resides in Abu Dhabi, with his wife and two children. When he’s not working at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Omer enjoys swimming, playing soccer, and practicing taekwondo.