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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

23 Sep 2018

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Receives Echocardiography Accreditation

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in echocardiography by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Learn more.

20 Sep 2018

Emirati Doctors Complete their Training Closer to Home

Eleven Emirati doctors took the next step in their journey to becoming specialized physicians as they graduated from their physician internships at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Learn more.

17 Sep 2018

Stopping a Heart Attack in its Tracks

Heart disease is the UAE’s leading cause of death, with heart attacks striking around 15 years earlier than the global average. Learn more.

11 Sep 2018

Coordinated Care Gives Patient a New Lease on Life

A young man has a new lease on life, following advanced epilepsy care coordinated between Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Cleveland Clinic in the United States. Learn more.

09 Sep 2018

Abu Dhabi Doctors Urge Snorers to Have Heart Screenings

Cardiologists at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi recommend that people who snore frequently, as well as those suffering from obesity, uncontrolled hypertension and diabetes, should be screened for atrial fibrillation. Learn more.

05 Sep 2018

Rare Windpipe Surgery Saves Young Patients Life

Surgeons at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi have saved a young man’s life after a serious road traffic accident left him with a ruptured trachea, and fighting for breath. Learn more.

03 Sep 2018

"Know your Heart" to avoid Cardiovascular Disease

27 Aug 2018

UAE's First Double Lung Transplant Patient Continues Impressive Recovery After Discharge From Hospital

The UAE’s first double-lung transplant recipient is recovering well, according to physicians at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Learn more.

15 Aug 2018

Region-Specific Data is Critical to Best Treat Patients in the Gulf

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi are contributing to the national efforts to build a clearer picture of the region’s health issues to guide the development of new, innovative care options. Learn more.