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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 2018
Surgeons Pioneer Emergency Windpipe Repair in the Operating Room
Surgeons at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi have performed a first-of-its-kind emergency operation to repair a totally severed windpipe, saving the patient’s life. Learn more.
13 Nov 2018
Push to Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths in the UAE
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has identified around 150 cases of lung cancer through its screening program. Learn more.
06 Nov 2018
Patient Benefit from Increased Primary Healthcare Options in Al Ain
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has launched a primary healthcare service at its Al Ain facility. Learn more.
30 Oct 2018
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Welcomes First Resident Physicians
Designated as an advanced teaching facility by the Department of Health, eight UAE national doctors began their residencies at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi in September.
28 Oct 2018
Reducing the Number of Strokes Key Healthcare Goal for the UAE say Doctors
Up to 80 percent of strokes could be prevented through greater awareness and control of risk factors, say physicians at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Learn more.
15 Oct 2018
Doctors Warn of Rising Risks of Liver Cancer in the UAE
Doctors from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi have expressed concern about the rising number of patients suffering from fatty liver and other liver diseases, which can lead to liver cancer. Learn more
02 Oct 2018
Diabetics More Likely to Develop Heart Disease
Physicians at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi raise awareness about the link between diabetes and heart disease. Learn more.
29 Sep 2018
'Know your Heart' campaign offers Warning on Heart Murmurs
The ‘Know Your Heart’ campaign is a month-long initiative designed to help patients reduce their risks of heart disease, ahead of World Heart Day on September 29.
27 Sep 2018
Quitting Smoking is Key for the Heart Health
The hospital’s ‘Know Your Heart’ campaign has focused on a range of risk factors related to cardiovascular disease, including family history & obesity.