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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
21 Mar 2018
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Surgeons Perform Rare Heart Valve Surgery
Surgeons performed world’s rarest heart surgery, replaced all 4 heart valves in a patient, suffering from acute infective endocarditis that was caused by an infected tooth.
19 Mar 2018
People in UAE “Underestimating Risks of Colon Cancer”, according to New Study
Learn more on a new study why people in UAE are underestemating the risk of having colon cancer resulting to have nearly 90% of over 40s have not been screened.
17 Mar 2018
Doctors Successfully Treat 39-Year-Old Woman with Colon Cancer
Know more on how doctors at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi have performed keyhole surgery to save life of a woman with colon cancer.
11 Mar 2018
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Highlights Importance Of Understanding Family History
Know more on how Cardiologists at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi have stressed the importance of understanding family history in heart health to avoid unexpected cardiac arrest when the heart’s electrical system malfunctions.
07 Mar 2018
Rare Brain Surgery Saves Young Woman’s Life
Know more how Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi saved the life of a young woman suffering from a rare brain tumor using a specialized surgery.
03 Mar 2018
Colon Cancer Affects Abu Dhabi Patients 15 Years Younger Than in West
Know more why people in Abu Dhabi are suffering from colorectal cancer 15 years earlier than their American counterparts & how Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi help to address this issue by promoting awareness during the colon cancers month.
20 Feb 2018
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Establishes UAE’s First Comprehensive Organ Transplant Program
Know more on how Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has performed it's first full liver transplant and first lung transplant, both from deceased donors.
18 Feb 2018
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Physicians Successfully Treat Rare Hormonal Disorder
Learn more how Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi helped a patient becomes pregnant by treating a rare disorder called Cushing disease.
13 Feb 2018
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Academic Office Launches New Programs for Healthcare Professionals
Know more on how Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi became a pioneer in the region on enhancing it's academic program in UAE.