Whether you plan to dive recreationally, or if it is a skill needed for your job, it is essential that you undergo a rigorous medical to confirm you are in suitable health for this physically demanding sport. Listed as the Diving Physician at EDA (Emirates Diving Association) as well as at the London Diving Chamber, Dr. Barbara Karin Vela performs all medical diving assessments, which includes an Electrocardiogram (ECG) for those over the age of 40. She can also manage diving accidents and advise diving contractors on Diving Medicine and Physiology.