Fakeeh University Hospital Dubai Launches New Surgical Institute

A Quick Overview of Fakeeh Care

Fakeeh Care Group was founded in 1978 by Dr Soliman Fakeeh in Jeddah where he opened the first of his hospitals with the vision to provide medical care of the highest standard to the people of the Hijaz region. Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, a 400 bed general hospital quickly became a pioneer in medical care in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Here are some key milestones:

1984 - first successful In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) in Saudi Arabia

1985 - first successful renal transplant in the Saudi Arabian private sector

1990 - first successful heart transplant in the Hijaz

1994-  discovery of the dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) virus

2003 - medical college opened in Jeddah

2009 - first medical organisation in Hijaz reporting CSR -ESG

2011 -   opened Khadija Attar Center for children

2012 -  discovered MERS - Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

2013 -  opens Fakeeh Home Healthcare

2014  - opens KAUST Health

2017 - opens the Executive Clinic

2018 - opens Fakeeh Medical Home - family medicine and urgent care centres

2019 - opens DSFMC large scale ambulatory care centre

2020 - opens Fakeeh University Hospital Dubai

2021 -  establishes MEDE - Emergency Medical Services Company

Fakeeh University Hospital Dubai

Fakeeh University Hospital located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, is one of the largest healthcare facilities of the Fakeeh Care Group outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is Dubai's first university teaching hospital and aims to be a a world-class academic centre where education, research and clinical care come together and translate into clinical excellence.

It provides primary, secondary and tertiary care in a fully digitalised setting.

Fakeeh University Hospital's Surgical Institute

In December 2022, Fakeeh University Hospital launched its Surgical Institute, an advanced centre of surgical excellence, backed with 4 decades of medical excellence & expertise. It offers surgical treatment options for 50+ specialties that enable faster recovery and improved healing. With the aim to positively transform lives, Fakeeh University Hospital combines clinical excellence with smart surgical solutions and caters to tertiary care surgical requirements for newborns, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and elder populations alike, from the UAE and beyond.

Features of the Surgical Institute at FUH:

• Is German-built with 13 modular operating theatres for greater patient comfort, infection control and safety.
• Follows clinical protocols that globally benchmark enhanced recovery & assessment across all aspects of care.
• Follows multi-disciplinary team approach, wherein surgeons, clinicians, and support staff come together to jointly provide end-to-end care across multiple specialties.
• Utilizes high-end diagnostics and smart systems of communication for faster diagnosis & recovery.
• Follows International Patient Safety Protocols that help reduce the risks involved in complex to minor surgeries.
• Ensures improved healthcare experience and a shorter stay at the hospital.

What is offered?

Leveraging cutting edge technology to offer enhanced and precise patient care, FUH’s Surgical Institute offers various surgical options for major to minor surgeries that include robot assisted & minimally invasive/ laparoscopic surgeries.

Additionally, the Surgical Institute is well equipped to manage delicate new-born to complicated adult & paediatric  surgical requirements, advanced cancer care surgeries, multidisciplinary pre & post-surgical care and more.

How is it done?

With a multi-disciplinary team of experienced surgical care experts, emergency care experts, anaesthetists, critical care experts, intensivist, interventional radiologists, technologists, nurses, & a well-trained support staff, offering patient centric and coordinated care.

What makes the Surgical Institute at FUH unique?

Fakeeh University Hospital with its three strong pillars i.e., care based on technology, academic driven approach and 1 million square feet of healing environment aims to provide a unique healthcare experience by offering:

• Multidisciplinary Approach across 50+specialties.
• Smart-Surgical Solutions that aid precise & accurate diagnosis.
• Robot Assisted technology for better outcomes.
• Minimal scars & incisions for major to minor health conditions.
• Assurance of International Standards.
• Digitized Environment to manage health information & reduce manual errors.
• A spacious environment to help heal better.
• Wider insurance coverage
• Faster Recovery to return to normal lifestyle.

Some Case Studies

Many patients have benefitted from FUH’s Surgical Institute. Some of the recent life-changing stories include:

• 54 fibroids removed with minimal incisions, making it possible for the patient to bear children in the future.
• 18-month-old’s kidney saved, bringing massive relief to the parents.
• Reduction of a cancer scare and freedom from persistent 2-year gastric pain for a young Emirati businessman with a mini-scarless surgery.
• Correction of a previous misdiagnosis & treatment of a major brain and spine condition, relieving a 71-year-old Ethiopian from extreme pain, while helping her get back to an active and healthy lifestyle.
• Breast lump removal & cancer surgery for a TV-host & presenter, a young school teacher and many other women from different walks of life; helping them get back to their work & family life with ease & joy.
• Robot Assisted Prostate Surgery for a 65-year-old, helping him return to his grandchildren worry & pain free. 

Working in Dubai's Healthcare Sector

Dubai has a large medical sector made up of public and private hospitals and clinics which recruit qualified and experienced consultants in primary and secondary speciality fields including family medicine. Candidates interested to work in Dubai are welcome to:

• register your CV
• contact us to discuss options
• search for jobs

Please note that clinical professional staff require a DataFlow Report of primary source verifications of qualifications, professional licence and work experience in order to apply for professional registration with all medical regulatory authorities in the Middle East. Our guide outlines the procedures for obtaining the report.