Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi named as one of world’s top 50 hospitals

A new report has placed Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi among the world’s 50 top hospitals.

The hospital, on Abu Dhabi’s Maryah Island, was ranked 42nd in the latest Brand Finance Global Top 250 Hospitals report on academic medical centres – up 29 places from last year.

Meanwhile, Dubai Medical University Hospital, University Hospital Sharjah and The College of Medicine and Health Sciences in Al Ain were placed between 101 and 250th on the list. Hospitals outside the top 100 were listed alphabetically, rather than by ranking.

Last year, a dedicated cancer centre opened at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi with 150 doctors, nurses and radiologists.

The 19,000-square-metre facility has 32 examination rooms for multidisciplinary cancer consultation, 24 private infusion rooms, two procedure rooms and an area devoted exclusively to women’s oncology services. It is modelled on Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Centre in the US.

Expert professionals were recruited from the US to help deliver world-class treatment.

“We are honoured to be recognised by Brand Finance as a leading global hospital,” Dr Jorge Guzman, chief executive of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, told The National.

“Being ranked among the top 50 academic medical centres globally reflects our commitment to delivering world-class care to our patients in the UAE and wider region.

“As a pioneering destination for complex care, one of our key objectives is to continue advancing research and sharing knowledge and expertise within the healthcare community. These are supported by our vision to be the best place to receive care by introducing cutting-edge technology and strengthening our multidisciplinary and compassionate approach,” he added.

“This vision has positioned us to be a key driver in the transformation of the healthcare landscape in the UAE and beyond.”

The highest ranked GCC hospital was the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh, which was placed 20th. Other Saudi hospitals in top 100 were King Saud Medical City at 56, King Khalid University Hospital, placed 64th, National Guard Health Affairs at 69, and King Fahad Medical City, ranked 95th. These are all in Riyadh.

Qatar was also represented, with the National Centre for Cancer Care and Research at 58, Hamad Medical Corporation, placed 82nd, both in Doha, and Al Wakra Hospital in Al Wakra, ranked 99th.

King Hamad University Hospital in Bahrain was 57th.

Hospital chief executive Dr Jorge Guzman said this ranking reflected a commitment to deliver world-class care