Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), opened in 2015, is a multispecialty hospital and an extension of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, United States. Located on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi's central business district, this JCI-accredited facility operates 364 beds and represents one of the most significant healthcare investments in the Middle East. The hospital was established through a partnership between Mubadala Health and the Cleveland Clinic, bringing American academic medicine standards to the Gulf region with facilities, technology, and clinical protocols that mirror those of its Ohio parent institution. Cardiac Sciences at CCAD are the hospital's flagship, reflecting Cleveland Clinic's #1 ranking in cardiology and heart surgery in the United States for over 25 consecutive years. The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute performs the full spectrum of cardiac procedures including coronary artery bypass surgery, complex valve repair and replacement (including transcatheter approaches), aortic surgery, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support (LVAD), electrophysiology with complex ablation, and structural heart interventions. The hybrid operating rooms feature the latest imaging technology for precision cardiac interventions. Oncology at CCAD provides comprehensive cancer care through the Oncology Institute, which follows Cleveland Clinic's multidisciplinary tumor board model. Services include precision oncology with molecular profiling and genomic sequencing, medical oncology with the latest immunotherapy and targeted therapy protocols, surgical oncology with minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques, radiation oncology with TrueBeam linear accelerators for IMRT, VMAT, and stereotactic treatments, and a growing clinical trials program. The institute manages all major cancer types with treatment protocols aligned with US clinical guidelines. Organ Transplantation at CCAD is the most comprehensive in the UAE, performing kidney, liver, bone marrow, and corneal transplants. The transplant program follows Cleveland Clinic's stringent protocols and outcomes tracking, with living donor kidney and liver transplantation programs. The hospital's transplant outcomes have been exceptional, with survival rates comparable to leading US transplant centers. Neurosciences are delivered through the Neurological Institute, providing brain tumor surgery with advanced neuronavigation and intraoperative monitoring, cerebrovascular surgery and endovascular interventions, functional neurosurgery for movement disorders, epilepsy surgery, and complex spinal surgery. The institute also manages stroke, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases. Orthopedics at CCAD covers joint replacement with robotic-assisted technology, sports medicine, arthroscopy, complex spine surgery, and orthopedic oncology. The department utilizes Cleveland Clinic's evidence-based surgical protocols and enhanced recovery pathways. Gastroenterology provides advanced endoscopic procedures, hepatology, inflammatory bowel disease management, and motility disorders, with the latest endoscopy equipment and techniques. Robotic Surgery using the da Vinci Xi system is available across urology, gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery departments. The hospital's robotic surgery program has rapidly grown to become one of the most experienced in the Gulf region. Fertility services include IVF, ICSI, fertility preservation, and reproductive endocrinology. Bariatric Surgery at CCAD provides laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery with comprehensive pre- and post-operative support. Ophthalmology covers refractive surgery, cataract surgery, retinal conditions, glaucoma, and corneal transplantation. CCAD's International Patient Services provide premium coordination with multilingual staff in English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, and other languages, luxury accommodation arrangements on Al Maryah Island, VIP airport meet-and-greet, insurance coordination, and telemedicine follow-up. As a government-backed institution, CCAD offers competitive pricing for the quality delivered, with costs typically 30-40% below comparable procedures at the Cleveland Clinic main campus in Ohio. Abu Dhabi's modern infrastructure, luxury hotels, world-class dining, and tax-free shopping create an attractive medical tourism destination. The hospital's Cleveland Clinic affiliation provides patients with the assurance of US-standard clinical care in the heart of the Middle East.