ABU DHABI: Burjeel Holdings, one of the leading private healthcare services providers in the MENA region, has launched a pioneering Head and Neck Institute at its flagship facility, Burjeel Medical City. The Burjeel ENT Head and Neck Institute is designed to provide comprehensive and advanced services in the field of otolaryngology (ear, nose, throat)-head and neck surgery.
A dedicated Thyroid Parathyroid Centre has been established as part of a multidisciplinary team cooperation with the University of Kansas Medical Centre, USA, to provide comprehensive care for all thyroid-parathyroid disorders. The Institute offers a range of specialized treatments and procedures, reinforcing Burjeel Medical City’s commitment to delivering world-class healthcare to patients in the UAE and beyond.
The Institute was launched in the presence of Dr. Bushra Al-Mulla, Director General of the Family Welfare Authority; Colonel Dr. Mariam Al Nagbi, Head of the Ministry of Interior’s Medical Department; Dr. Rashed Obaid Alsuwaidi,
Executive Director of the Healthcare Workforce Planning Sector, Department of Health – Abu Dhabi; John Sunil, Group CEO of Burjeel Holdings; and Safeer Ahamed, Group COO of Burjeel Holdings; Dr. Ghuwaya Al-Neyadi, Non-Executive Director of Burjeel Holdings; and Aysha Ali Ahmed Abdulla Almahri, Deputy CEO of Burjeel Medical City.
The specialized services include otology-neurotology, rhinology, hearing implants, head and neck surgery, laryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, and complex adult-pediatric airway management. Services also include cochlear implants, sinus allergy treatments, snoring treatment, advanced sinus and skull base surgery with stereotactic navigation, minimally invasive neck surgeries, complex head and neck surgery for benign and malignant conditions, pediatric airway endoscopy, hearing aids, and treatments for balance disorders. The Thyroid Parathyroid Centre at the Institute delivers advanced treatments like laser thyroid-nodule treatment, minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries as well as
complex and advanced surgery with neuromonitoring that will encompass the entire range of thyroid parathyroid conditions.
Commenting on the launch, Dr. Shaikh Irfan Basha, Director of the Institute, said, ‘The launch of Burjeel ENT Head and Neck Institute reinforces our dedication to providing specialized, world-class care in the field of otolaryngology. We believe this Institute will positively impact those seeking specialized care for head and neck conditions in the region.’
Dr. Yogesh More, Director of the Thyroid Parathyroid Centre, highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach and cooperation with the University of Kansas, USA, in bringing world-class care to the region.
Source: Emirates News Agency
