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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
25 Sep 2018
Emirati Brothers Donates a Section of his Liver to his Younger Sister in Life-Saving Transplant Surgery
Surgeons at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, have performed the hospital’s first living related liver transplant, which saw a UAE national donate a section of his healthy liver to his youngest sister. Learn more.
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
"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.