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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

31 May 2020

Experts Collaborate Via Live Streaming for Life-Saving Heart Surgery Of 67-Year-Old Patient in Abu Dhabi

Surgeons have performed a minimally invasive procedure to repair a leaky heart valve in a high-risk patient, collaborating with experts through live streaming technology.

07 Apr 2020

‘Virtual Visits’ Now Available at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Patients at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi can now ‘visit’ their doctor on their smartphone, enabling them to have a full appointment from the comfort and safety of their own home.

12 Mar 2020

Complex Pregnancy Can Double Risk Of Heart Disease In Women

09 Mar 2020

Modern Diet Raises Risk Of Colon Cancer In Younger UAE Population, Say Experts

25 Feb 2020

Groundbreaking Gene Therapy Saves Children’s Vision

19 Feb 2020

Many UAE Women Underestimate Risk of Heart Disease, Says New Survey

Heart disease risks factors: Many women in the UAE underestimate the significant risks posed by heart disease, believing breast cancer to be the bigger threat.

17 Feb 2020

Class is Back in Session at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s ‘Mini Medical School’

Find out more about our monthly educational series at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi that helps boost community health literacy.

13 Feb 2020

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi To Welcome The Heart Valve Society’s First Annual Meeting In The Region

26 Jan 2020

Health Experts Highlight The Importance of Proper Screening to Effectively Treat Varicose Veins

Learn more about the importance of proper screening to effectively treat varicose veins