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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
26 Nov 2020
Weightlifter Kept Training While Awaiting New Heart Thanks to Artificial Heart Pump
Khaleel Al Herani is on a mission to set an example for young men experiencing heart disease following his successful transplant at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.
16 Nov 2020
Majority of UAE Men Aren’t Checking for Cancer Symptoms
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi men’s health survey shows high stress levels and low awareness
15 Nov 2020
Men ‘Should See A Doctor If They Have Medical Concerns’
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s #MENtion It campaign encourages men to Speak Up about their Health
10 Nov 2020
Doctors Remove Cancerous Mass the Weight of An Average House Cat from Patient’s Pancreas
50-year-old Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi patient with 3.5kg life-threatening tumor had “almost lost hope”
28 Oct 2020
Eight New Smiles Restores Hope to Children with Cleft Conditions
Operation Smile UAE partners with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi for the fourth time
28 Oct 2020
Residents Advised to Look for Stroke Warning Signals
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Using World Stroke Day to Raise Awareness of ‘Mini Strokes’
26 Oct 2020
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Opens Breast Health Clinic to Enhance Coordinated Care
Breast Health Clinic & Hospital: CCAD can also conduct a formal risk assessment based on models for predicting breast cancer in patients who may not have a family history.
22 Oct 2020
Teenager Excited to Return to School After Being Treated for Rare Tumor in Abu Dhabi
15-year old suffered from high blood pressure, stomach aches and emotional outbursts due to aggressive tumor that affects only two out of every million people
20 Oct 2020
Young Breast Cancer Survivor Encourages At-Risk Women to Take Action Early
Double or bilateral mastectomy diagnosis & treatment in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The most common cause is an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene.