syndrome and complex aortic valve replacement for a patient with bicuspid aortic valve disease were successfully performed in 2023 alone. Designated as a Centre of Excellence for stroke care by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, our Neurological Institute utilizes the ARTIS Icono system, employing AI and advanced imaging for immediate intervention in ischemic strokes, the most common type globally. We continue to pioneer new surgical techniques, including gallbladder drainage using lumen apposing metal stents (LAMS) for gall bladder inflammation and developed enhancements for patient comfort in radical gynecomastia surgery. Embedded in all our pursuits is our desire to elevate patient comfort and experiences, in keeping with our mission to provide world-class care, delivered by expert and compassionate caregivers. What does this award mean for you personally and for the clinic? How do successes such as this one positively affects the work you and your colleagues do? I am thrilled to have been selected for this prestigious award that celebrates leadership success in the Middle East. As I accept it, I would like to stress the unrelenting contributions of our caregivers. The recognition is a true testament to their dedication and resilience, which is key to all our achievements as a healthcare organization. The pursuit of excellence and putting patients first is embedded in our DNA at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, with each caregiver driven by an unwavering focus on providing the best care for our patients. This award only reinforces our commitment to deliver on our mission of providing world-class, complex care across all our domains: patients, caregivers, community, and organization. We will continue to enhance experiences as part of our mission to transform healthcare in the UAE and the broader Gulf region, guided by the direction provided by the wise leadership of the UAE. Finally, Dr. Guzman, is there room within the clinic for continued growth, and what can we expect to see from you in the future? It is indeed a true privilege for me to be at the helm of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi: its forward-thinking approach and vision for excellence ensures that there is always scope for progress and growth. Indeed, our outlook for the future centers on developing patient care in line with four characteristics shaping the sector globally: advancement, safety, sustainability, and personalization. With a focus on advancement, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is working to enhance expertise, research efforts and infrastructure in a manner that ensures the provision of complex care. Prioritizing safety, our caregivers operate under a principle of Zero Harm, working to improve metrics around hospital safety and well-being. To enhance sustainability, we seek to reduce our environmental impact and optimize our operational models. We also aim to continue tailoring patient interventions, contributing to the development of personalized precision medicine, in line with our standing at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Leveraging our role as part of the M42 group, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will also draw on, and support, local and global health promotion, and advancement initiatives. In addition, we remain resolute in our objective to extend world-class healthcare to patients close to home. We are guided in our efforts by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi’s aim to position Abu Dhabi as a hub for the life sciences. Our commitment to our mission remains firm, and through our endeavors, we will persevere in bringing the highest standards of care to the UAE and the Gulf region. CEO Today Middle East Awards 2024 - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - - 20 - www.clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae
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