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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

27 Jul 2016

Proper Diagnosis, Treatment Key in Life with Asthma

Yaser Abu El Sameed, MBBS, Respiratory & Critical Care Institute, introduces a unique treatment offered at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi for those with severe asthma symptoms.

14 Jul 2016

Experts Tip Residents on Beating ‘Silent Heart Attacks’

Faisal Hasan, MD, Heart & Vascular Institute, advises patients to undergo regular checkups to maintain heart health and help detect early warning signs for silent heart attacks.

10 Jul 2016

Abu Dhabi + Cleveland Clinic = An Oasis of Cardiac Innovation

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is helping the UAE become a hub for heart care by offering some of the most advanced procedures in the world, including some not available in the US.

14 Jun 2016

Healthy Ramadan and Suhoor Recipes by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

The National Healthy Living: The dietetics team at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi share three balanced and tasty meal options for iftar and suhoor that will help keep those fasting healthy this Ramadan.

09 Jun 2016

4 Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp During Ramadan

Deepak K. Lachhwani, MD, Chief, Neurology, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, highlights four ways to keep the mind sharp while fasting.

29 May 2016

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and NYU Abu Dhabi Agree on Collaboration

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and New York University Abu Dhabi have agreed to collaborate on research, knowledge sharing, education, and training programs.

26 May 2016

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Announces Multiple Sclerosis Program

Middle East Doctor: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, announced the launch of its Multiple Sclerosis Program.

24 May 2016

Top Hospitals Recognized in Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi won the People’s Choice Award in the large hospitals category for patient satisfaction as part of the annual Abu Dhabi’s Quality Index (Jawda).

22 Apr 2016

CNN International: Vital Signs: Performing Heart Surgery Without Touching the Heart

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s minimally-invasive robotic heart surgery program offers an alternative to open-heart surgery, allowing quicker recovery time and shorter hospital stay.