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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

05 Apr 2015

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Expands Facilities

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Expands Facilities.

17 Mar 2015

Cleveland Clinic Opens Eye Institute

12 Nov 2014

Healthy Foundations

Mike Reagin, Chief Information Officer, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi discusses the hospital’s IT infrastructure and the advanced technology being leveraged to offer world-class care.

13 Oct 2014

First-Rate Care On Your Doorstep

Abdulla Al Shamsi, Executive Administrative Officer, and Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic, Chief of Staff, Chief, Heart & Vascular Institute, discuss bringing Cleveland Clinic to Abu Dhabi.

27 Sep 2014

Staff Retention is Essential for the Success of Hospitals in UAE

Staff Retention Essential to the Success of the UAE’s Hospital

27 Jun 2014

Inside Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi