American Hospital Dubai, in the Oud Metha area of Dubai, has a well-established reputation as one of the most advanced hospitals in the Gulf region. This 254-bed private sector hospital has state-of-the-art facilities and an experienced team of healthcare professionals providing world-class comprehensive care across more than 40 medical and surgical specialties. All physicians at American Hospital Dubai are American Board Certified or the international equivalent.
International Accreditations
American Hospital Dubai (AHD) was established in 1996 and is part of the Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group, one of the UAE’s oldest family-owned conglomerates. The hospital has many international awards and accreditations. American Hospital Dubai was the first hospital in the Middle East to be accredited by the JCI, and its laboratory is the first in the private sector in the region to be accredited by the College of American Pathologists. In 2016, American Hospital became the first healthcare organization in the Middle East to join the prestigious Mayo Clinic Care Network. American Hospital Dubai is recognized as a Centre of Excellence and regional leader for a number of fields, including Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Critical Care, Orthopaedics, robotic surgery, and pediatric subspecialties.
Centres of Excellence at American Hospital Dubai
- Cancer Care
The Cancer Care Center at American Hospital is a leading center of excellence for cancer care within the region. It provides a range of medical oncology and hematology services for all forms of cancer and blood disorders. Inaugurated in 2005, it was the first to offer comprehensive one-stop care for cancer patients in Dubai. American Hospital Dubai is the first private hospital in Dubai to offer haematopoietic stem cell/ bone marrow transplant.
- Cardiac Care
The American Hospital’s Heart Center is a regional center of excellence for cardiac care. It also provides comprehensive treatment for all types of cardiac conditions. Including advanced interventional and complex surgical procedures, such as minimally invasive and robotic-assisted cardiac surgery. This American Hospital Dubai is the first private hospital in the UAE to be an American Heart Association (AHA) International Training Center for its life support training.
Robotic Surgery
American Hospital Dubai’s state-of-the-art, multi-organ robotic surgery facility is equipped with a dedicated operating room. American Hospital was one of the early adopters of robotic-assisted surgery in the UAE and has conducted more than 2,000 robot-assisted surgeries since 2020, averaging about 500 per year. The hospital was also the first medical facility in Dubai to install the fourth-generation da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System.
- Orthopaedics
American Hospital’s Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence is the first of its kind in the Middle East and one of only four worldwide, with the most extensive patient base of any private hospital in the region. The center receives international patients from the region and beyond. American Hospital Dubai has signed an agreement with Zimmer Biomet, the well-known American manufacturer of medical devices and robotic solutions, for the ROSA® Knee System to set up another milestone in our orthopedic services and provide the best outcome-based treatment and procedures from across the world.
- Critical Care
The Intensive Care Unit at American Hospital is one of the most comprehensive in the region, with 43 ICU beds, 4 dedicated Pediatric ICU (PICU) beds managed by expert pediatric ICU physicians, and a Neonatal ICU. The multidisciplinary approach followed at ADH allows for some of the best clinical outcomes in the region. The excellent ICU enables American Hospital Dubai’s position at the forefront of the UAE’s Hayat Organ Donation Programme.
The American Children’s Centre at AHD
The American Children’s Center, located within American Hospital Dubai, is a leading pediatric healthcare facility in Dubai that opened in November 2022. The Children’s Center offers comprehensive multidisciplinary care for children, from newborns to adolescents, in a child-friendly environment. The Children’s Center has a dedicated team of at least 45 consultants in over 20 pediatric subspecialties and is still expanding. Pediatric subspecialties include neurology, neurosurgery, ENT, gastroenterology, pulmonology, allergy, immunology, psychiatry, and psychology. In addition, there are fully equipped pediatric and neonatal intensive care units, speech therapy, and physical therapy units. The American Center for Epilepsy, a dedicated center of excellence for epilepsy, offers advanced monitoring, diagnosis, and treatments for children with epilepsy.
World-Class Facilities at American Hospital Dubai
- The fully equipped emergency department at American Hospital Dubai provides excellent care for adults, pediatric and obstetric emergencies around the clock.
- American Hospital Dubai’s highly advanced on-site Laboratory is equipped to process test results rapidly, for a precise and swift diagnosis and treatment.
- American Hospital Dubai has a state-of-the-art Medical Imaging, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine Center. This facility was the first outside the US to receive the award for ultrasound practice accreditation in the areas of Abdomen/General, Breast–Diagnostic, and Breast-Interventional from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).
- AHD’s Nephrology Department provides world-class care for the full range of kidney disorders, including dialysis for both adults and children.
- American Hospital Dubai also has one of the most advanced physiotherapy and rehabilitation centers in the region.
- Plus, excellent facilities and highly experienced experts in many other specialties.
International Patient Services
American Hospital offers comprehensive services for those traveling from other countries for treatment. The International Patient Department team assists patients and their families with all medical and travel-related concerns. American Hospital Dubai’s partnership with Dubai Health Experience (DXH) has helped establish Dubai as a premium destination for health tourism.
Medical Education
American Hospital is committed to medical education, providing teaching and clinical training for undergraduate medical students from local universities. AHD also has medical interns coming on rotations in different departments. The number of residency programs and fellowships for specialist and subspecialty training at ADH is expanding, including rotations at other hospitals in the UAE, enabling medical postgraduates to continue their training within the country, reducing reliance on overseas training.
AHD recently announced plans to establish a new medical school in Dubai with support and guidance from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in the USA. This will be the first medical school in Dubai to offer the American Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree qualification.
Research and Innovation
American Hospital has a very active research department, with clinical research in many specialties, which benefits from AHD’s partnership with the Mayo Care Network. In 2020, the American Hospital Dubai launched the first AI research center in the region, in partnership with global healthcare technology company Cerner.
Satellite Branches and Clinics
In addition to the main hospital in Oud Metha, American Hospital Dubai has seven satellite clinics across Dubai offering multispecialty outpatient care: in Dubai Media City, Al Barsha, Al Khawaneej, Jumeirah, Mira, Dubai Hills, and Nad Al Sheba. Also, The Face by American Hospital in Al Khawaneej offers aesthetic plastic surgery, dermatology, rehabilitation, and wellness treatments. There are plans to open a new branch of the American Hospital in Dubai Science Park soon.
Benefits of working for American Hospital Dubai
American Hospital has a well-established reputation for providing the highest international standards of specialized healthcare for those living in the UAE, as well as international medical tourists. AHD is also a regional leader in medical education, research, and innovation to achieve superior clinical outcomes and transform global healthcare. American Hospital employs highly qualified and experienced experts in their fields, supporting physicians in continuing professional development and career progression, with opportunities for teaching and research. In addition, American Hospital Dubai offers doctors an attractive package of benefits, including accommodation.
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