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UEMedical signs agreement with Hospital for Special Surgery to explore development of a regional Orthopedics Centre of Excellence

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, July 15 - 2009 at 14:18
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United Eastern Medical (UEMedical), Abu Dhabi's leading healthcare investment and development company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the world renowned Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York.

The agreement between Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Managing Director and CEO of UEMedical, and Louis A. Shapiro, President and CEO of HSS, aims to establish a regional Centre of Excellence for Orthopedics and Rheumatology in Abu Dhabi.

"We are excited to be collaborating with America's leading hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology, the Hospital for Special Surgery, and to be exploring the opportunity of operating a hospital under the HSS brand in the UAE capital. We will examine the clinical services best suited for our market that would be consistent with the high standards, procedures and outstanding clinical outcomes for which HSS is known worldwide,"
said Mr. Al Shorafa.

"Demand is growing for highly skilled treatment of orthopedic and rheumatologic conditions, arthritis and sports-related injuries," added Mr. Shapiro. "In our feasibility study, we will look at the viability of a new orthopedic healthcare facility serving the emirate of Abu Dhabi, as well as the surrounding region."

HSS was ranked as the top hospital in orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report in its 2008 'America's Best Hospitals' issue. Areas of expertise include joint replacement, spine surgery, sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery and rheumatology.
UEMedical signs agreement with Hospital for Special Surgery to explore development of a regional Orthopedics Centre of Excellence.
UEMedical signs agreement with Hospital for Special Surgery to explore development of a regional Orthopedics Centre of Excellence.
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About United Eastern Medical:
United Eastern Medical Services LLC (UEMedical) was formed in 2006 with the aim of raising the standard of healthcare service delivery, and has since become Abu Dhabi's leading privately owned Healthcare Development and Investment Company. UEMedical possesses the breadth of experience, the network of expertise and the financial backing to assume a prominent role in a complex and challenging healthcare environment, aiming to differentiate themselves on the basis of medical excellence, innovation and an unparalleled level of customer service.

Through the participation and support of key stakeholders, UEMedical will develop and manage an integrated healthcare delivery system that comprises world-class specialty hospitals and outpatient facilities throughout the UAE. The UEMedical portfolio of projects under way includes a 260 bed women and children's hospital, a premium network of primary care and specialty health centers, Abu Dhabi's first Medical Spa and Wellness Center in addition to an advanced stem cell processing and storage facility.

About Hospital for Special Surgery:
Founded in 1863, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics and No. 4 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2008), and has received Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. In 2008 and 2007, HSS was a recipient of the HealthGrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award.

A member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS provides orthopedic and rheumatologic patient care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital at New York Weill Cornell Medical Center. All Hospital for Special Surgery medical staff are on the faculty of Weill Cornell Medical College. The hospital's research division is internationally recognized as a leader in the investigation of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases.

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