• New hospital boasts 130 doctors and 450 nurses from around the world, across 24 specialties
• Key specialty areas invested in include cardiology, neonatology, paediatrics and women’s healthcare, as a response to HAAD’s findings

Abu Dhabi, UAE: 9 August, 2015 – Medeor 24×7 Hospital, a multi-specialty family hospital located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, is bringing world-class clinical excellence to the UAE with 130 doctors and 450 nurses from around the world, across 24 specialties.

“Doctors and healthcare professionals at Medeor 24×7 Hospital were handpicked for their ability to provide expertise and passion for providing care and improving the overall wellness of their patients,” said Pieter Slabberts, CEO of Medeor 24×7 Hospital, “With doctors of such a high calibre it is a given that international best practices are always followed when it comes to patient treatment and care.”

Managing a team of highly qualified medical professionals, Slabberts is committed to providing inspiring and effective leadership to guide the new hospital into its new role among medical facilities currently based in the UAE. With over 17 years of experience in South Africa’s healthcare industry, Slabberts is eager to close the gap identified by HAAD in Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030.

“The UAE’s relatively small population has hindered the government’s development of specialty care practices, and gaps still exist across the nation in critical areas such as women’s care, oncology, paediatrics, and diabetes care,” continues Pieter Slabberts, “At Medeor 24×7 Hospital, we are working to close those gaps, with paediatrics and women’s healthcare, pulmonology, neurosciences, psychiatry being some of the key specialty areas we have invested in.”

Medeor 24×7 Hospital Abu Dhabi has also invested in cardiology, with the investment managed by a panel of world-class cardiologists with access to some of the most advanced technological innovations in modern medicine. The neuroscience department at Medeor 24×7 Hospital is also at the forefront of innovation, aiding in pediatric or adult prevention and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Dr. Maher Eter, Head of Clinical Services at Medeor 24×7 Hospital, oversees and ensures clinical excellence of all departments and also heads the critical care unit. Dr. Eter, who holds a triple board certification and has more than 20 years of experience – five years in Abu Dhabi – will contribute to the overall corporate management of Medeor 24×7 Hospital.

“During recruitment our focus was on finding the best medical professionals who share Medeor 24×7 Hospital Abu Dhabi values, especially patient-centricity. Our key belief is that prevention is always better than any cure and with that in mind our doctors we will work closely with families in Abu Dhabi to ensure the best care and health education across a spectrum of specialties and health issues,” said Dr. Eter.

In order to cater to the multi-cultural population of Abu Dhabi, diversity has been prioritized at Medeor 24×7 Hospital. Staff, both medical and administrative, speak over 19 languages and are committed to providing high-quality care and exceptional guest services. Moreover, to cater to cultural sensitivities, 56 percent of staff at Medeor 24×7 Hospital are female, to help ensure the hospital’s guests are as comfortable as possible.

Medeor 24×7 Hospital Abu Dhabi has been developed with the guest in mind and this is most evident amongst medical staff who are building relationships and touch points to create care in partnership.

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