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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has secured the top position in the UAE across five medical specialties in Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027 rankings, strengthening its standing among leading healthcare institutions worldwide.
The hospital ranked No. 1 in the UAE for Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurology and Pulmonology. The annual rankings, produced by Newsweek in partnership with Statista, assess leading hospitals across 13 medical specialties and serve as an international benchmark for specialised healthcare.
The latest recognition follows Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s inclusion in Newsweek’s Best Specialized Hospitals Middle East 2026 rankings.
Dr. Georges-Pascal Haber, Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, said the recognition marked an important milestone for the hospital and reflected its focus on delivering advanced care across Abu Dhabi, the UAE and the wider region.
He said recognition across five specialties highlighted the depth of the hospital’s clinical expertise and the ability of its teams to manage complex medical cases according to high international standards.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi was also included in the global Oncology specialised rankings, reflecting the continued expansion of comprehensive cancer care at its Fatima bint Mubarak Center.
A total of 15 hospitals from the UAE were included in the 2027 global specialised rankings, highlighting the country’s expanding clinical capabilities and growing presence within the international healthcare sector.
The ranking adds to Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s portfolio of independently recognised clinical achievements. The hospital currently holds four Department of Health – Abu Dhabi Centers of Excellence designations covering adult cardiac surgery, stroke, adult multi-organ transplantation and breast cancer.
Its other international recognitions include the Joint Commission International Gold Seal of Approval, the American College of Cardiology International Center of Excellence designation, and the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus award.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi continues to expand access to advanced and complex medical care through multidisciplinary clinical practice, research, education and innovation.
The hospital said this integrated approach is aimed at improving patient outcomes, developing local healthcare expertise and supporting Abu Dhabi’s ambition to strengthen its position as a global healthcare destination.
