Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), established in 2005, is Abu Dhabi's premier government tertiary hospital and one of the largest healthcare facilities in the UAE. Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, this JCI-accredited hospital operates approximately 700 beds and serves as the capital's primary referral center for complex medical and surgical cases. SKMC is managed by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the largest healthcare network in the UAE, and benefits from government investment in the latest medical technology and infrastructure. Cardiac Sciences at SKMC are delivered through a comprehensive Heart and Vascular Institute providing interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, and cardiac rehabilitation. Services include coronary angioplasty and stenting, coronary artery bypass surgery, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, cardiac device implantation, and management of congenital heart disease. The institute serves as the primary cardiac referral center for Abu Dhabi. Oncology provides comprehensive cancer care through the hospital's cancer center, offering medical oncology with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, surgical oncology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, and supportive care. The center follows evidence-based treatment protocols and participates in international cancer research collaborations. Organ Transplantation at SKMC is one of the most active programs in the UAE, performing kidney and liver transplantation. The transplant program includes living donor transplantation, deceased donor transplantation, and post-transplant management. SKMC's transplant outcomes are regularly benchmarked against international standards. Neurosciences encompass neurology and neurosurgery, providing brain tumor surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, functional neurosurgery, complex spine surgery, and stroke management. The hospital's Stroke Unit provides 24-hour acute stroke care with endovascular thrombectomy capability. The neuroscience department manages the most complex neurological cases in Abu Dhabi. Orthopedics covers joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma surgery, spine surgery, and hand surgery. As a major trauma center, SKMC manages complex polytrauma cases and serves as the primary orthopedic referral center for the emirate. Fertility services include IVF, ICSI, and reproductive medicine at the hospital's fertility center. Gastroenterology provides advanced endoscopic procedures, hepatology, and management of digestive diseases. Nephrology manages comprehensive kidney care, dialysis programs, and transplant preparation. Robotic Surgery capabilities enhance surgical precision across multiple departments. Burns Treatment at SKMC is nationally significant, with the hospital operating one of the UAE's primary burn units providing acute burn management, surgical debridement and grafting, burn reconstruction, and burn rehabilitation. The burn unit manages severe burn cases from across the UAE and neighboring countries. SKMC's International Patient Services provide multilingual coordination in English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, and other languages, with medical tourism support, accommodation assistance, and insurance processing. As a government hospital, SKMC offers competitive pricing that is typically below private hospital rates in the UAE, while providing access to advanced technology and experienced specialists. Abu Dhabi's infrastructure, accessibility, and cultural richness provide a supportive environment for international medical travelers. Sheikh Khalifa Medical City continues to benefit from government investment in healthcare infrastructure, with ongoing facility upgrades, technology acquisitions, and specialist recruitment programs. The hospital's role as Abu Dhabi's primary government tertiary center means it manages the highest volume and most complex cases in the emirate, building institutional expertise that few private hospitals can match. The hospital's integration with Abu Dhabi's electronic health records system ensures seamless care coordination and comprehensive medical documentation.