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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.

Khaled bin Mohamed

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

Khaled bin Mohamed

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

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Khaled bin Mohamed

09 Mar 2021

Abdulla Al Hamed Honours Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi For Ranking Outstanding in Abu Dhabi Healthcare Quality Index

Pioneering Academic Medical Center Awarded ‘5 Diamonds’ Rating for High Standards of Patient Care by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi

Khaled bin Mohamed

08 Mar 2021

35-Year-Old Who Survived Twin Cancer Battle Has Urgent Message for Community

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Supports Regular Screening

Khaled bin Mohamed

02 Mar 2021

Doctors Urge Intensive Lifestyle Change to Fight Obesity in UAE Teens

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Obesity Program sees an increase in young patients with BMI of 50

Khaled bin Mohamed

28 Feb 2021

“Life Changing” Bowel Surgery Has Emirati Surfer Riding the Wave Toward Recovery

Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Enables Athlete to Chase Olympic Dream

Khaled bin Mohamed

24 Feb 2021

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Introduces Female Urology Program

Tailored Treatment Options Provide Support for a Condition that Affects One in Five Women between 18 and 44 Years of Age

Khaled bin Mohamed

18 Feb 2021

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Nurses to Support U.S. Counterparts During the Pandemic

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Nurses to Support U.S. Counterparts During the Pandemic

Khaled bin Mohamed

15 Feb 2021

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Khaled bin Mohamed

14 Feb 2021

Remote Heart Monitoring Provides Essential Support for Heart Patients

Remote Cardiac or Heart Monitoring: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi physicians deploy advanced technology to monitor progress of patients around-the-clock.

Khaled bin Mohamed

01 Feb 2021

Timely Gift of a Donated Kidney Saves Emirati Teen

Organ from deceased donor helped prevent dialysis-related heart failure in 15-year-old boy