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Al Etihad
a day ago
- Health
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi to welcome top-tier physicians from US, South Korea, Australia this July
7 July 2025 00:59 SAMIHAH ZAMAN (ABU DHABI)Abu Dhabi will once again welcome several leading physicians in a bid to offer expert healthcare and medical services within the to Abu Dhabi as part of the Department of Health- Abu Dhabi (DoH) Visiting Physicians Programme , the doctors will provide medical care and advice in plastic surgery, paediatric oncology, ophthalmology, and spine care.'The DoH welcomes top-tier doctors from around the world to the Emirate during July, offering exceptional healthcare services through the Visiting Physicians Programme,' the DoH announced on its social media Michael Grimley, paediatric haematologist-oncologist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, US, is one of the quartet of doctors heading to the UAE capital this month. Dr. Grimley specialises in the care of anaemia, sickle cell disease, haemophilia, leukaemia, and lymphoma. He will see patients at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City between July 7-11, Geelen, ocularist at the Artificial Eye Services Hospital in Perth, Australia, will see patients at Moorfields Eye Hospital between July 13 -17, 2025. Geelen has more than two decades of experience in the making and fitting of hand crafted artificial Zeeshan Sardar, associate chief of spine and scoliosis surgery at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, US, will meanwhile be available at Healthpoint Hospital between July 28 and August 1, 2025. Dr. Sardar is an expert in the treatment of adult scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, complex spine surgery, and degenerative spine Joon Pio Hong, consultant plastic surgeon at Asan Medical Center, South Korea, has also offered medical care for lymphoedema, lipoedema, and diabetic foot at Abu Dhabi's Tarmeem Hospital and Healthpoint Hospital this DoH has urged patients and their families to book appointments with the experts by contacting the respective health care in 2021 with the aim of providing top-notch healthcare within Abu Dhabi, the Visiting Physicians Programme has enabled more than 300 surgeries, and seen the contribution of more than 30 visiting experts from around the world. As of December 2024, more than 3,200 patients had received treatment and consultation in Abu Dhabi as part of the initiative. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
09-06-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Global paediatric, orthopaedic experts to offer treatment, consultation in Abu Dhabi this month
9 June 2025 22:01 SAMIHAH ZAMAN (ALETIHAD)A trio of global experts in paediatrics and a top orthopaedic surgeon are offering care and consultations in Abu Dhabi this month, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has doctors are headed to the emirate as part of the DoH's Visiting Physicians Programme, which aims to extend advanced healthcare services to residents.'The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi welcomes top-tier doctors from around the world to the Emirate during June, offering exceptional healthcare services through the Visiting Physicians Programme,' the DoH - Abu Dhabi's health regulator - announced in a post on its social media platforms. Visiting Physicians: June (From left to right) Dr. Kaveh Asadi, Dr. Matthew Dobbs, and Professor Oliver Berborgt are offering care in Abu Dhabi this June Dr. Kaveh Asadi, paediatric neurosurgery consultant at St Mary Hospital, Paley Institute in Florida, US, is one of the eminent doctors who will see patients in Abu Dhabi. He will be available at Burjeel Medical City's Paley Middle East Centre between June 9-13, and also on June 23. Dr. Asadi specialises in selective dorsal rhizotomy for the treatment of cerebral palsy, intra dural tumour treatment, craniofacial surgery, and tethered cord Matthew Dobbs, paediatric orthopaedic consultant at St. Mary Hospital in the US, will also join Dr. Asadi at the Burjeel Medical City between June 9-13. Dr. Dobbs' areas of specialisation include the treatment of congenital and developmental foot, lower extremity deformities, flatfoot deformities, cerebral palsy spasticity, and Oliver Verborgt, head of services for orthopaedics at Belgium's Monica Hospital, will also offer his expert care at the Tarmeem Hospital in Abu Dhabi on June 27 and 28. Prof Verborgt specialises in shoulder and elbow surgeries and reconstruction, and in the management of sports-related DoH has urged patients to directly contact the respective hospitals to book appointments. Earlier this month, Dr. Annique Hogan, an award-winning physician and paediatrician at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, also saw patients at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, sharing her expert advice on the care of children with complex medical needs. Complex Care Close to Home The DoH's Visiting Physicians Programme breaks new ground every month, ensuring care for complex medical conditions within Abu Dhabi. Since its launch in 2021, the programme has partnered with leading global health institutions to offer treatment and surgeries for patients in the region while eliminating the need for them to travel of December 2024, a total of 3,277 patients with rare and complex medical conditions had received care in Abu Dhabi as part of the to the DoH, the top five specialties in which visiting physicians offer care include paediatric haematology for bone marrow transplants; plastic surgery for lymphedema and brachial plexus; adult orthopaedic surgeries for complex ankle, foot, shoulder, hand and scoliosis; paediatric orthopaedic care for limb lengthening and limb deformities; and ophthalmology. The programme has also allowed for knowledge transfer, the enhancement of local healthcare expertise and post-surgical rehabilitation care, and the improvement of health outcomes throughout Abu Dhabi. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
03-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Eminent physicians to offer treatment, consultations in Abu Dhabi in May
3 May 2025 12:00 SAMIHAH ZAMAN (ABU DHABI)The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the emirate's health regulator, has announced a list of eminent physicians who are scheduled to offer treatment and consultations in Abu Dhabi this month (May).The doctors will head to Abu Dhabi as part of the DoH Visiting Physicians Programme, providing care and support in wide range of medical specialties – including oncology, paediatric haematology and orthopaedic surgery – across Abu Dhabi's healthcare facilities.'The DoH welcomes top-tier doctors from around the world to the Emirate during May, offering exceptional healthcare services through the Visiting Physicians Programme,' the DoH announced. Visiting Physicians Among the doctors headed to Abu Dhabi as part of the programme is Dr. Denise Adams, Paediatric Haematologist-Oncologist, and Director of the Comprehensive Vascular Anomalies Programme at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. An expert in rare tumours and vascular treatment, Dr. Adams will be available at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City between May 19 and cancer expert, Dr. Leslie Lehmann, International Medical Director for Haematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant at the Dana Farber and Boston Children's Hospital, ranked the top children's hospital in the US, will see patients at the Yas Clinic Khalifa City between May 20 and the field of orthopaedic medicine, Dr. Austin T. Fragomen, Consultant Orthopaedics and Limb Lengthening Surgeon at HSS Hospital New York, the top ranked orthopaedic hospital in the US, will offer services at the Healthpoint Hospital between May 19 and 23. Dr. Fragomen specialises in skeletal reconstruction, deformity correction, bone lengthening surgery, fracture care, and minimally invasive limb the Paley Institute – another of the top orthopaedic care centres in the US – Dr. Dror Paley, Medical Director of the Division of Critical Care at the St. Mary Hospital, Paley Institute, and Prof. Munjed Al Muderis, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at St. Mary Hospital, Paley Institute, West Palm Beach, will head down to Burjeel Medical City in Abu Dhabi. The two physicians specialise in advanced orthopaedic care and surgery, including limb lengthening, amputation care, limb reconstruction, deformity correction, and bone cancer treatment. Dr. Paley will be available between May 25 to 30, whereas Prof. Al Muderis will visit between May 21 to Paul Geelen, provider of eye implants and prosthetic eyes at the Artificial Eye Services Hospital in Perth, Australia, will see patients at Abu Dhabi's Moorfield Eye Hospital between May 11 and can directly contact the respective hospitals to book appointments, the DoH has urged. Programme MilestonesAs of December 2024, a total of 3,277 patients with rare and complex medical conditions have received care in Abu Dhabi from 37 visiting experts as part of the Visiting Physician Programme. Launched by the DoH in 2021, the programme aims to provide exceptional healthcare services by partnering with leading global health organisations. It has seen the completion of 372 successful surgeries in the emirate, including the first dorsal rhizotomy surgery, which is used in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy. According to the DoH, the top five specialties offered by visiting practitioners in 2024 include paediatric haematology for bone marrow transplants; plastic surgery for lymphedema and brachial plexus, adult orthopaedic surgeries for complex ankle, foot, shoulder, hand and scoliosis, paediatric orthopaedic care for limb lengthening and limb deformities, and the 1,985 patients who sought treatment through the programme in 2024, 94% were successfully treated and did not need to travel abroad for treatment, the DoH has revealed. In addition to the provision of consultative services, the programme has allowed for knowledge transfer, the enhancement of local expertise and post-surgical rehabilitation care, and the improvement of healthcare outcomes throughout Abu Dhabi.
Gulf Today
08-03-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
Physicians programme helps 3,277 patients
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) said that 3,277 patients have benefited from the Visiting Physicians Programme since its launch in 2021 until December 2024. The programme has enabled patients to consult with esteemed international experts in rare and complex medical cases. The programme aims to provide exceptional healthcare services by partnering with leading global healthcare organisations and attracting top medical professionals to Abu Dhabi to provide high-quality and innovative healthcare services to those in need. Since the programme launched, the emirate has welcomed 37 visiting experts who have conducted 372 surgeries as of December 2024, and visiting physicians collaborated closely with local medical teams to exchange expertise, medical knowledge, and advanced techniques in complex medical fields. Notably, in November 2024, Abu Dhabi completed its first selective dorsal rhizotomy surgery, performed by a highly skilled visiting physician from the United States. These efforts highlight DoH's commitment to bringing world-class medical talents and best practices to Abu Dhabi to enhance healthcare services in line with global standards. Dr. Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of the DoH, said, 'The DoH is committed to creating a holistic world-class healthcare ecosystem for Abu Dhabi residents and visitors so that patients can receive the medical attention they need, in line with global standards and best practices.' The top five specialities seen by the visiting practitioners in 2024 include paediatric haematology (bone marrow transplant), plastic surgery (lymphedema and brachial plexus), adult orthopaedic surgeries (complex ankle, foot, shoulder, hand and scoliosis), paediatric orthopaedics (limb lengthening and limb deformities), and ophthalmology. In addition to providing consultative services, the programme enriched the exchange of knowledge, significantly contributing to enhancing local expertise, post-surgical rehabilitation care, and improving healthcare outcomes throughout Abu Dhabi.
