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Read stories from real patients at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cancer Survivor Grateful For New Lease of Life

Patient says cancer has taught her to love everything about herself

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Rare cancer surgery allows Abu Dhabi teacher to get back to school

Complex life-saving surgery sees doctors remove Dale’s gallbladder, bile ducts, and three quarters of his liver

Dale’s Story

14-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Patient to Receive Living Donor Liver Transplant

Patient’s older brother says life-saving donation was the easiest decision he has ever had to make

Montasir's Story

Hunt for Extremely Rare Blood Type Goes Global

Blood reserves for Daina’s life-saving heart surgery were found internationally – and a little closer to home

Daina’s Story

Remote heart monitoring allows Abu Dhabi heart patient to carry on with her life

Diana’s cardiac condition could be monitored round-the-clock, from the comfort of her own home.

Diana’s Story

A story of hope for a young Multiple Sclerosis patient

After a worrying initial diagnosis, Ahmed now has a positive outlook thanks to the supportive team at the Multiple Sclerosis Program

AHMED'S STORY

Artificial pump allows weightlifter to keep training while waiting for a heart transplant

Khaleel shows the world that heart disease doesn’t have to set you back

Khaleel's Story

Emergency Doctor Gets a Taste of His Own Medicine

Dr. Harold Shim receives urgent life-saving treatment for a collapsed lung.

Harold's Story

Life-changing surgery allows Emirati athlete to follow his Olympic dreams

UAE athlete Mohammad received life-changing surgery for his ulcerative colitis when medication couldn’t control his symptoms.

Mohammad's Story

Emirati patient admitted to ICU with severe COVID-19 symptoms makes full recovery

Emirati patient admitted to ICU with severe COVID-19 symptoms makes full recovery. Thanks to the swift action of the Emergency Department, Mohamed quickly received the care he needed and tells the nation “we are in safe hands”.

Mohamed's Story

Emerson was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer and was afraid of what the future would hold.

Emerson was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer andwas afraid of what the future would hold. The cancer had spread to his lymph nodes, but following surgery and chemotherapy, he is now living cancer free

Emerson’s Story

15-year-old receives life-saving treatment for extremely rare tumor

Surgeons perform complex surgery for Mubarak’s aggressive abdominal tumor, now he’s ready to return to school.

MUBARAK’S STORY

LIVER FAILURE PATIENT RECEIVES LIFE-SAVING NUTRITONAL SUPPORT TREATMENT AT HOME

Thanks to the Nutrition Support Service offered at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Pamela could receive life-saving treatment at home to stabilize her failing liver.

PAMELA’S STORY

Heart Attack Patient ‘Died’ Multiple Times Before Making Full Recovery

Adel’s story is remarkable. The 59 year old was rushed to the Emergency Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi with chest pains. He then took a turn for the worse

ADEL'S STORY

A patient regains his voice and confidence after undergoing surgery and rehabilitation

Hassan Al Hammadi began experiencing sudden changes to his voice that were impacting his work and quality of life.

Hassan's Story

Opera singer returns to performing after life-saving stroke treatment

Swift stabilization and treatment allowed Louise Ryan to return to her passion of singing following a rare type of stroke.

Louise's Story

Patient receives life-changing robotic bariatric revision surgery

After regaining weight following weight-loss surgery at another facility a few years previously, Onood needed a solution to prevent her from developing obesity-related disabilities.

ONOOD'S STORY

Challenging Multiple Sclerosis – A Patient Undergoes Treatment to Regain his Ability to Walk Unaided

Rashid’s multiple sclerosis had worsened to the point where his speech and memory were severely affected.

Rashid's Story

Mother of six finds new freedom after receiving the first double lung transplant in UAE

Rahima Younis, a 45-year-old wife and mother, first notice her health declining more than a decade ago.

Rahima's Story

Young Woman Given Second Chance at Life after Being Diagnosed with Rare Brain Tumor

Marwa Ahm, a 30-year-old office administrator, had been suffering from worsening headaches and muscle pain for years.

Marwa's story

One of our caregivers becomes a patient when her breathing deteriorates

Manar Al Khatib developed a cough that seemed to come and go with changes in the weather. At first she thought allergies were to blame.

Manar's Story

Cancer Patient’s Holistic Treatment Approach Helps Her Beat The Disease

Supporting Rana’s psychological health and addressing lifestyle factors to improve her overall wellbeing, were crucial in her fight against cancer

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Elderly patient receives life-saving heart surgery

Thanks to advances in medical technology, a minimally invasive heart surgery offers 85-year-old patient a new life

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Patient finds hope following diagnosis of aggressive blood cancer

A multidisciplinary approach, supportive team and positive mindset help patient respond well to treatment for aggressive leukemia

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14-Year-Old’s Life is Saved Thanks to Liver Donor

Ruqayya had just hours to live, but thanks to a deceased donor, she received a life-saving liver transplant in time.

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Abu Dhabi Resident First in World to Undergo Innovative Heart Surgery Technique

The modified ‘branch-first technique’ drastically reduces the risks associated with aortic aneurysm surgery

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Patient with rare immunodeficiency disorder makes full recovery

UAE national Ibrahim Yaqoub Ibrahim Al Ali started noticing swelling in his face, hands and feet, and would experience frequent stomach pain.

Ibrahim's Story

Critically ill patient shares his story of recovery

Breathless and too weak to move, Hazim was admitted to hospital in a critical state where he was diagnosed with COPD.

Hazim's Story

Patient suffering from chest pain undergoes robotic heart surgery

When Iman's college studies were cut short due to ongoing chest pain, she sought a diagnosis and treatment at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Iman's Story

Patient suffering from seizures undergoes urgent neurosurgery

When Nalani's housemaid discovered her experiencing a seizure, she immediately called for help.

Nalani's Story

An Incidental Fall Leads To A Shocking Diagnosis

A young woman donates her kidney to save her sister's life in a true act of love.

Fatema & Shayma's Story

Emirati Patient’s Multiple Sclerosis Finally Gets Diagnosed After Sister Insists on Second Opinion

Thanks to effective new treatment, patient finally achieves her dream of walking unassisted after 10-year battle with undiagnosed MS

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Complex Case to Save Mother and Unborn Baby

Medical teams come together to save pregnant mother in extremely critical condition

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Complex Double Lung Transplant Saves Young Teacher’s Life

Justin’s lung condition meant he was close to death, but thanks to a miracle donor, his life was saved

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A Runny Nose Reveals a More Serious Condition

Patient shocked to discover the common symptom was caused by a defect in her skull

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