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19 May 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Becomes First in the Gulf Region to Offer Advanced Laser Therapy for Epilepsy and Brain Tumors

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is the first center in the Gulf Region to perform Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for patients with epilepsy or certain types of brain tumors. The minimally invasive, MRI-guided laser procedure offers targeted treatment with reduced surgical exposure, less tissue disruption, and quicker recovery compared to traditional open brain surgery. The procedure is supported by advanced surgical robotics and the latest navigation software for improved precision and treatment accuracy.

08 May 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Introduces Cardiac Neuroablation, an Advanced Procedure That Treats the Root Cause of Recurrent Fainting—Without a Permanent Device

• Minimally invasive procedure targets abnormal nerve signals affecting heart rhythm • Offers an alternative to permanent pacemaker implantation in selected patients • Marks a shift in cardiac care from symptom management to root-cause treatment

03 Apr 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Becomes First in the Region to Complete Intracept™ Procedure for Chronic Low Back Pain

Hospital becomes first to successfully perform minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat chronic vertebrogenic low back pain unresponsive to conventional treatments in the region

Past News

11 Nov 2021

‘Warning Heart Attack’ Spurs Ali To Lose 34 Kilos

Supported By Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Cardiometabolic Clinic, Ali Shows ‘Anything is Possible’

10 Nov 2021

Women In Uae Ignore Early Warning Signs Of Gynecologic Cancers

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi expands cancer treatments with new female gynecologic oncologist

01 Nov 2021

Under 45s Account For 1 In 4 Patients At Abu Dhabi’s Stroke Center

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Alarms over Increasingly Young Age of Stroke Patients

01 Nov 2021

Prevention Of Common Eye Diseases In ‘Plain Sight’, Say Opthalmologists

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi experts say all it takes is an annual eye exam to prevent eye problems and vision loss

27 Oct 2021

Late-Stage Breast Cancer A Growing Concern In The Uae

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi experts highlight the importance of regular self-exams and clinical screening starting at age 40

26 Oct 2021

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Set To Perform Record Number Of Transplant Operations This October

Life-Saving Kidney and Liver Transplant Operations Highlight Importance of Organ Donation

17 Oct 2021

“Miracle” Baby Named Cleveland To Honor Life-Saving Care

Emergency Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Gave Mother and Baby A “Second Chance at Life”

10 Oct 2021

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Announces Three Breast Cancer Studies

Research will provide essential knowledge on health history, demographics, tumor characteristics and time to treatment initiation among Emirati patients

04 Oct 2021

Innovative Implant Frees Abdulla From Perfect Storm Of Pain That Controlled His Life

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Pain Management Clinic Significantly Reduced Reliance on Medication and Reduced Chronic Pain by 80%