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Seha announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer from Cleveland Clinic at SKMC

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, October 28 - 2009 at 16:08
  • PRESS RELEASE

Seha announced the appointment of Dr. Tej Maini as Chief Executive Officer at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) managed by Cleveland Clinic as of 22 October 2009.

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Dr. Maini served as Senior Vice President of Global Solutions at the Cleveland Clinic, and is very familiar with SKMC and chaired the SKMC Steering Committee for the last year. SKMC is owned and operated by Seha, the Abu Dhabi Health Services company which is responsible for the curative activities of all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Dr. Maini received his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. Following his internship and residency in Surgery at Boston City Hospital, Boston, MA, he completed a fellowship in Nutrition at the New England Deaconess Hospital, Surgery, Boston, MA and a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, MA.

Dr. Maini spent nearly three decades in leadership positions. In a previous role, he was Chief of Surgery and moved up to become CEO and President of Fallon Clinic in Worchester, Massachusetts.

H.E. Mr. Saif Bader Al Qubaisi, Chairman of Seha, stated:
"We are delighted that Dr. Maini has accepted this position. He will be a major asset to Seha and SKMC bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to our healthsystem. I am quite confident that SKMC's team will continue to spearhead our high quality patient care services in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Dr. Maini's excellence in medicine has been recognized by his peers and the healthcare community both nationally and internationally."


Dr. Scott Strong, who served as SKMC CEO for the past year, is returning to the U.S. to resume his surgical practice at Cleveland Clinic. He brought to SKMC a level of expertise and leadership that has been a valuable asset to the organization. Under his leadership, both patient access and quality outcomes successfully increased. In addition to that, more beds and services to SKMC were added and a transition of clinical operations was witnessed. Although Dr. Strong is leaving Abu Dhabi, he will continue to work closely with the leadership of SKMC as a member of the Steering Committee.

"I am proud of the strong commitment to quality of care and access for patients at SKMC. Dr. Maini is a respected leader who will continue to strive for clinical excellence and integration of medical expertise and services for patients," said Delos "Toby" Cosgrove, M.D., CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic.

We have enjoyed working with Dr. Strong and look forward to the contributions of Dr. Maini", said Carl Stanifer, CEO of Seha. "We wish Dr. Strong continued success. Having someone of Dr. Maini's caliber as the new CEO of SKMC assures us of not only a smooth transition in leadership but continual improvement of the high standards in patient care we expect at our JCI Accredited flagship facility."

"SKMC already has an enviable reputation in healthcare for delivering high standards of patient care; and I am honored to join this group of professionals at SKMC," Dr. Maini said. "Being a surgeon is an enormous privilege, and in being the Medical City CEO, the size of the opportunity grows. My challenge will be to exceed our patients' expectations and to continue delivering world-class quality of care and service, and this will be at the heart of everything we do at SKMC."
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About SKMC:

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, operates under the management of Cleveland Clinic, consistently named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey. SKMC is owned by Seha, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, recently established to oversee operations of all public hospitals in the Emirate. SKMC is the flagship institution for the public health system in Abu Dhabi and has several 'Centers of Excellence,' and aspires to practice contemporary medicine comparable to the best hospitals and medical centers in the world. SKMC provides comprehensive health care services in all of the disciplines relevant to the needs and priorities of the community to attain the highest levels of patient satisfaction.

SKMC consists of a 520-bed Acute Care Hospital and 14 specialized outpatient clinics accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). In addition, SKMC manages a 125-bed Behavior Sciences Pavilion, an 88-bed Rehabilitation Center, 1 Urgent Care Center, 5 Family Medicine Clinics, 2 Primary Healthcare Centers, and 2 Dental Centers distributed over the city of Abu Dhabi.

About Cleveland Clinic:

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit multi-specialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion, and innovation. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey. Approximately 1,800 full-time salaried physicians at Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Florida represent more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties. In 2007, there were 3.5 million outpatient visits to Cleveland Clinic and 50,455 hospital admissions. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 80 countries. Cleveland Clinic's Web site address is www.clevelandclinic.org.

About Seha - Abu Dhabi Health Services Company:

Seha is health in Arabic. The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company - whose corporate identity is Seha - is an independent, public joint stock company created to manage and develop the curative activities of the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Seha is committed to providing quality, cost effective healthcare on par with international standards measured through accessibility, affordability, choice and satisfaction. Seha manages 8 hospital systems totaling 12 facilities, 2,644 licensed beds, 62 Ambulatory and Primary Health Clinics, 2 Blood Banks and an autism education center. Seha employs more than 15,500 doctors, nurses and other clinical staff and administration. For further information, visit our website at www.seha.ae.

Media contact:

Salama Al Mazrouei
Sr. Corporate Marketing Specialist
Corporate Marketing Department
Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. "Seha"
P.O. Box 109090 Abu Dhabi, UAE
Direct tel: + 971 2 410 2317
Fax: + 971 2 410 2302

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