Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

At the very forefront of innovative cardiovascular medicine, from diagnostic services to cutting-edge treatments and surgical procedures.

Why Choose the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute?

Our Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is led by some of the world’s most respected cardiologists and heart, vascular and thoracic surgeons. Offering solutions from prevention programs through to surgical procedures and rehabilitation, at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, your health is in safe hands.

We are closely affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic US program, ranked the number one hospital for heart care in the United States for 25+ consecutive years, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the Middle East. Committed to being at the forefront of innovative cardiovascular medicine, we offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic services, cutting-edge treatments, and surgical procedures to ensure that you receive quality care tailored to you.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is designated as the Center of Excellence for Cardiothoracic Surgery and STEMI (Heart Attack) services, by the Department of Health Abu Dhabi.

Innovation in Vascular Surgery

We offer a range of comprehensive, innovative services for patients with vascular disorders.

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Leading Heart Surgery, Close to Home

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2021 State of the Clinic Report

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100 Years of Cleveland Clinic

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Institute Leadership Message

Dr. Gopal Bhatnagar

Institute Chair, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

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"Welcome to the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. We are committed to making sure people with cardiovascular and thoracic diseases receive the best, most appropriate individualized care, from prevention and education to acute care and rehabilitation.

We are a collaborative group of cardiologists and surgeons working together on all care decisions, to treat patients in an integrated, multidisciplinary team approach. We also provide cutting-edge treatment for a wide variety of lung and esophageal diseases in our multidisciplinary Thoracic Surgery Program.

As an academic center, we are dedicated to research and education, and offer a number of educational and training opportunities across multiple cardiology subspecialties, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. Our training programs are designed for medical professionals from undergraduate and graduate level to practicing physicians and surgeons, and we are also actively engaged in a broad range of clinical and research activities."