Dr. Robert Abouassaly

Dr. Robert Abouassaly, MD, MS, is Institute Chief of the Integrated Surgical Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, specializing in Urologic Oncology.

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Dr. Abouassaly served as a Staff Urologist at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus in Ohio, where he was also Director of Urology for the Western Region and Director of Urology at Fairview Hospital. He has held clinical appointments at University Hospitals Case Medical Center and the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Association Medical Center. In addition, he has held several leadership positions, including Continuous Improvement Officer and Chair of the Prostate Excision Surgery Center of Excellence Committee.

Dr. Abouassaly received his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he also completed his undergraduate studies. He trained in Urology at the Cleveland Clinic, serving as Chief Resident, and completed a Urologic Oncology Fellowship at the University of Toronto. He also holds a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research from the University of Toronto.

A widely recognized leader in urologic oncology and surgical innovation, Dr. Abouassaly has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles. He has served as a Principal Investigator on several NIH- and VA-funded studies and is a regular speaker at international conferences. He has received numerous teaching awards and remains an active mentor to medical trainees globally.

Dr. Abouassaly resides in Abu Dhabi with his family. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, staying physically active, and exploring new technologies in healthcare.