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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
Past News
19 Aug 2021
Specialized Balance Clinic Helps Patients Feel More Grounded
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Adopts Technology Developed for NASA To Find Root Cause of Persistent Dizziness
08 Aug 2021
Aspiring Boxer Beats Rare Cancer with Medical Team Across Three Countries in His Corner
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Doctors Worked with Colleagues in India and the USA to Deliver Rakshith’s Life-Saving Care
02 Aug 2021
30 Year Search for Relief Leads Rare Disease Patient to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Doctors Offer New Approach to Treat Disease That Affects 5 In A Million
29 Jul 2021
Hand Sanitizers Can Lead To Severe Eye Injuries In Young Children, Experts Warn
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s ophthalmologist likens ocular injuries in children by ingredients in hand sanitizers to those suffered by workers exposed to chemical spills on worksites. Learn more.
12 Jul 2021
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Passes 150 Organ Transplant Milestone
Transplant Surgeries Build on Cleveland Clinic’s 100 Year Legacy of Innovation
08 Jul 2021
Fifty-Four UAE Nationals Complete Rigorous Medical Graduate Training
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Enables Wateen Graduates to Celebrate Next Step in Their Healthcare Careers
28 Jun 2021
Abu Dhabi Doctors Devise Innovative Method to Reduce Significant Risk of Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
In a global first, the modified branch-first technique eliminated the need for cardiopulmonary bypass and circulatory arrest, reducing risk of mortality
24 Jun 2021
Man Receives Own Kidney Transplant in UAE First
Complex ‘Bench Reconstruction’ Surgery At Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Saves Ali Shamsi’s Kidney
20 Jun 2021
MS Diagnosis Leads German Patient to Relocate to Abu Dhabi For A Balanced Life
Inken Stolley quit her stressful job and adopted holistic living in the capital to manage her MS symptoms