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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

13 Nov 2019

UAE National Patients Among First To Benefit From Innovative Heart Procedure

The new procedure is a minimally invasive alternative to open heart surgery, enabling physicians to correct mitral valve regurgitation in high-risk patients.

04 Nov 2019

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Earns Magnet Accreditation

Learn more about the first hospital in the uae and “one of the youngest ever” to receive global credential of excellence in healthcare

29 Oct 2019

Etihad’s First Partnership Deal To Promote Abu Dhabi Medical Tourism

21 Oct 2019

Physicians Stress Importance Of ‘Golden Hour’ For Stroke Patients

Learn more about stroke warning signs, risk factors and the need for urgent response

16 Oct 2019

Opera Singer Performs For Medical Team Who Saved Her Life

An opera singer treated at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi returned to the hospital to perform for patients and staff on Wednesday, October 16, in a gesture of thanks to the people she credits with saving her life and in advance.

12 Oct 2019

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Wins Awards for Cancer Screening and Treatment

09 Oct 2019

Parents Urged Not To Turn A “Blind Eye” To Children’s Vision Problems

Learn more about the children's vision problems

07 Oct 2019

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Celebrates ‘Women In Medicine’ Month

learn more about the mentor programs which support the sustainable development of healthcare roles for women

26 Sep 2019

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Gears Up To Train 23 Physician Graduates

Learn more about the 23 physician graduates who trained by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi