Digestive Disease Institute

Advanced medical and surgical care for a range of disorders affecting the digestive system.

Why Choose Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Digestive Disease Institute?

The Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi provides the most advanced level of medical and surgical care for disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, ranging from irritable bowel syndrome to colorectal cancer.

Modeled on best practice from the US-based Cleveland Clinic’s digestive diseases program, one of the top two US hospitals in the field, the Institute was the first in the Middle East to offer peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), a minimally invasive alternative to laparoscopic surgery.

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Institute Leadership Message

Dr. Cristiano Quintini

Institute Chair, General Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute

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Welcome to the Digestive Disease Institute. Our world-class physicians and surgeons work across disease-specific programs to provide comprehensive cutting-edge care for a wide range of digestive diseases.

Our multidisciplinary team is committed to ensuring patients with a wide spectrum of digestive disorders receive the highest quality, individualized care, from prevention and education to management and treatment. From routine exams to complex cancer surgery, we are here to provide our patients with compassionate expert care through cutting-edge treatment including robotic surgery and minimally invasive procedures.