Media Release

Al Ain, Feb 8:  NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain, the JCI-accredited tertiary care multi-specialty hospital, organized a one-day meeting for medical practitioners in Al Ain.

The event, which took place earlier this week, is part of an initiative by parent group NMC Healthcare to improve co-ordination amongst physicians in the UAE, and to share best practices in patient care.

A live session on Interventional Cardiology was conducted by Dr Meeraji Rao, head of department, Cardiology, and Dr Austin Mohan, cardiologist, with support from Dr Hanan Ebeid Abdou Abed, MBBCH, MS, anaesthesiologist at the state-of-the-art catheter laboratory of NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain. Another session was conducted by Dr Pradeep Chand Nair, cardio-thoracic surgeon, on the latest advances in cardiac surgery, with video recordings of surgeries conducted by Dr Nair at NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain.

Physicians from various medical centres, policlinics and hospitals in Al Ain participated in the programme and exchanged views on improving physician cooperation and patient care.

Dr C R Shetty, Group medical director, NMC Healthcare said, “We have always valued the support of the local medical community, and we see this programme as a means for doctors across the region to keep themselves up-to-date on the latest technologies, procedures and techniques used in caring for patients."

“Our distinguished cardiologists and cardio-thoracic surgeons regularly lead this initiative for physicians and other healthcare professionals in the UAE and beyond, thus contributing to improve the quality of life for patients and the community," she added.

NMC Specialty Hospital Al Ain, which is one of several medical facilities owned and operated by NMC Healthcare in the UAE, serves more than 175,000 patients annually in Al Ain. With over 400 staff members, it provides a complete range of diagnostic, medical and surgical facilities for the care of its patients.

About NMC Healthcare

NMC Healthcare LLC is a leading healthcare provider in the UAE, with business divisions in private hospitals, medical centres and pharmacies across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Ain and Sharjah, and a distribution arm, NMC Trading, for the distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical and scientific equipment, food, veterinary and consumer products across the entire country.

From its inception in 1975, NMC Healthcare has evolved into an integrated healthcare company with a wide network of hospitals, medical centres, and pharmacies across the UAE. NMC Healthcare provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services, supported by experienced medical professionals cutting across various disciplines, covering the entire gamut of medical diagnosis and treatment. Over the years, NMC Healthcare has earned a reputation as a world-class medical institution synonymous with genuine care, concern and commitment.

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