About Burjeel Hospital, Dubai

Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai is part of Burjeel Holdings, founded by Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil in collaboration with Dr. Samih Tarabichi. It was established with one specific intent: to be the most comprehensive private tertiary care provider in the UAE. The numbers now reflect that - 700 beds, 850+ doctors, 55+ specialties. JCI accredited. ISO certified.

Several specific firsts define Burjeel Dubai's clinical identity. The Middle East's first WalkBot - a robot-assisted gait training system for neurological rehabilitation. The UAE's largest hydrotherapy pool for movement restoration and pain relief. The Weight-bearing CT for lower extremity assessment. AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. These aren't additions to the hospital - they are the identity of the rehabilitation and orthopaedic program here.

Awards: Best Asian Healthcare Brand by The Economic Times. Best Laboratory Design by Hospital Build & Infrastructure Middle East. Best International Hospital at the 2016 Medical Tourism Awards Dubai. Recognition from Al Hosn Gas for Breast Cancer Awareness contribution.

The hospital runs 700 beds including 14-bed ICU, 10 state-of-the-art operating rooms, and 42 daycare beds covering daycare, dialysis, endoscopy, and IVF. Patient accommodation includes royal suites (6,000 sq ft each) and presidential suites (3,000 sq ft each) - not standard hospital amenities. The international patient team provides medical second opinions, visa and logistical support, multilingual interpreters, video consultations, and complimentary airport transfers.

Hospital Profile

Treatments at Burjeel Hospital Dubai

Orthopaedics, Spine & Rehabilitation

The combination of orthopaedic surgery, spine surgery, and the region's most advanced rehabilitation unit is what makes Burjeel Dubai specific. Spine surgery covers spinal deformity, degenerative disc disease, traumatic spinal disorders, and spinal tumours - in adults and children. Joint replacement, trauma surgery, and sports injuries are all performed with minimally invasive approaches as the primary technique. The rehabilitation infrastructure is the differentiator: Middle East's first WalkBot, UAE's largest hydrotherapy pool, Gloreha Sinfonia for hand rehabilitation, SMART DX motion capture, EN-Dynamics therapeutic units, BTE PrimusRS, and Cryoultrasound for muscle and tendon injuries. Weight-bearing CT provides orthopaedic imaging in functional, weight-bearing positions rather than the supine position used in standard CT. For orthopaedic and spine surgery in Dubai, the rehabilitation program here is unmatched in the UAE.

Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery

The Heart & Vascular Institute at Burjeel Dubai covers cardiothoracic surgery, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and the full diagnostic spectrum. Procedures include CABG, angioplasty, stenting, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion, pacemaker implantation, and arrhythmia management. Diagnostic tools include 24-hour Holter monitoring, Stress Echocardiography, Colour Doppler, Stress Thallium Test, Ambulatory BP Monitoring. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery is the standard approach where clinically suitable.

Oncology & Cancer Treatment

Multidisciplinary cancer care with on-site laboratory and pharmacy. Medical, surgical, and radiation oncology. The radiology department is equipped with dual-detector X-ray and 1.5T MRI as base imaging. Neuronavigation surgical systems support cancer surgery in neurological cases. For cancer treatment in Dubai, Burjeel's multidisciplinary model means the full team coordinates on each case before treatment begins.

Neurology & Neurosurgery

Brain and spine conditions including spinal deformity, nerve entrapment, tumours, and trauma. Neuronavigation surgical systems and high-end MRI support precision diagnosis and surgery. EEG, video-EEG monitoring, MRI, and CT scan form the diagnostic suite. Kyphoplasty for spinal fractures is a specific strength - the hospital has a high success rate in complex kyphoplasty cases.

IVF & Reproductive Medicine

5 dedicated IVF daycare beds. Full IVF, ICSI, fertility diagnostics, and reproductive medicine. The hospital is specifically set up for fertility patients with dedicated daycare beds and supporting gynaecology services. For IVF treatment in Dubai.

Bariatric Surgery

Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery. Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Hamza (General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, 25 years, 3,000+ laparoscopic surgeries performed) and Dr. Rajesh Devassy (Advanced Laparoscopic, Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgeon, 23 years) lead the bariatric and laparoscopic surgery program. For bariatric surgery in Dubai.

Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Full gynaecology and obstetric care. Dr. Aruna Kumari (Senior Consultant, 19 years) and Dr. Khaled Omar (Senior Consultant, 19 years) are practising consultants. Laparoscopic gynaecological surgery, oncological gynaecology, and maternity care.

Nephrology & Dialysis

13 dedicated dialysis daycare beds. Nephrology, chronic kidney disease management, and dialysis. Dr. Deepak Pillai (Senior Consultant, 18 years) and Dr. Venkat Sainaresh Vellanki (Principal Consultant, 24 years) lead nephrology.

Gastroenterology & Endoscopy

4 dedicated endoscopy daycare beds. Medical and surgical gastroenterology, colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, and hepatology. Prof. Dr. Hassan Siegfried Abou-Rebyeh (Head of Department, 44 years experience) leads gastroenterology. Dr. Elwin Buchel (Medical Gastroenterologist, 28 years) and Dr. Zakariyya Al-Mrayat (Medical Gastroenterologist, 29 years) are senior consultants.

Technology & Equipment

• WalkBot - Middle East's first robot-assisted gait training system; neurological rehabilitation

• UAE's Largest Hydrotherapy Pool - Movement restoration and pain relief

• Weight-Bearing CT - Lower extremity assessment in functional position

• AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill - Rehabilitation for post-surgical, neurological, and orthopaedic cases

• Gloreha Sinfonia - Advanced hand rehabilitation

• SMART DX Motion Capture - Detailed movement analysis for rehabilitation planning

• BTE PrimusRS - Physical and occupational therapy

• Cryoultrasound - Muscle injury and tendinopathy treatment

• Neuronavigation Surgical Systems - Precision guidance in brain and spine surgery

• 64-Slice CT - Diagnostic imaging

• High-End MRI - Neurological and musculoskeletal imaging

• EN-Dynamics Therapeutic Units - Air resistance therapy

Key Doctors at Burjeel Hospital Dubai

International Patient Services

The International Patients team at Burjeel Dubai provides:

Medical Second Opinions: Case review by senior specialists before any treatment commitment.

Visa & Logistics: Full visa support, logistical coordination, and documentation assistance.

Multilingual Interpreters: On-site throughout the hospital stay.

Video Consultations: Pre-travel remote consultation with senior specialists.

Complimentary Airport Transfers: Standard for international patients.

Personal Care: Dedicated coordinator for the duration of the hospital stay.

VIP Accommodation: Royal suites (6,000 sq ft) and presidential suites (3,000 sq ft) available for patients requiring extended stay in premium environment.

Why Choose Burjeel Hospital Dubai for Treatment in UAE

Middle East's first WalkBot + UAE's largest hydrotherapy pool. For post-surgical, neurological, and orthopaedic rehabilitation, the equipment combination at Burjeel Dubai has no equivalent in the region.

3,000+ laparoscopic surgeries - Dr. Hamza. For bariatric and laparoscopic cases, surgical volume directly correlates with outcomes. This is one of the most experienced bariatric surgical teams in Dubai.

44 years of gastroenterology experience - Prof. Abou-Rebyeh. For complex GI and hepatology cases, senior physician experience is the determining factor in outcomes.

700 beds, 10 OTs, 55+ specialties. The scale of Burjeel Dubai means that complex multi-specialty cases can be managed within the same facility - no referral delays across institutions.

JCI is accredited with ISO certification. Dual quality framework covering both clinical outcomes and management systems.

Royal and presidential suites. For patients and families requiring extended stays in a VIP environment, Burjeel Dubai's accommodation standard is among the highest in UAE medical tourism.

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Patient Reviews

"From cardiology to orthopaedics, Burjeel covers everything. The rehabilitation team is exceptional - WalkBot and hydrotherapy made a real difference in my recovery after spinal surgery."

"The gastroenterology team here is world-class. Prof. Abou-Rebyeh's experience is evident immediately. I had tried three other hospitals before coming here. The diagnosis was accurate within days."

"My IVF treatment at Burjeel Dubai was handled with great care. The dedicated daycare setup made the whole process much less stressful than I expected."