Established in 2007, RAK Hospital, the flagship brand of Arabian Healthcare Group is recognized as one of the

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's most acclaimed private

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. Built on the premise of bringing superior quality medical facilities to the doorstep of the local community as well as to serve the international medical tourists, the hospital offers outstanding infrastructure, finest medical acumen, excellent patient services yet remains affordable. The campus includes state-of-the art diagnostic facilities, surgical programs,

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, cardiac labs, a stroke unit, and rehabilitation programs. A private tertiary care, multi-speciality hospital and a four-time recipient of the US based

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International

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; the hospital has been specially designed as a premium healthcare and hospitality destination by US-based

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repute. The two sprawling buildings boast a built-up area of 140,000 sq ft, across three levels. All the rooms are in premium category, with a capacity of 65 beds which is being tripled to accommodate the growing demand. The institution is all set to become a 200-bed facility by 2024 as a result of its collaboration with

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a leading U.S.

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. Just an hour away from the

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, RAK Hospital has played a pivotal role in strengthening the UAE's position in the field of

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by catering to a large number of patients who visit the country for cost-effective and reliable medical care. The hospital has been attracting international patients from GCC, Africa and several

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countries continuously. Additionally, to ease procedures for foreign patients, it has set up representative offices running in several countries comprising

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and

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Areas of specialization

Hundreds of testimonials have proved the clinical acumen of RAK Hospital as a leading healthcare institution. However, it is not just the medical and technical prowess that gives the hospital its sterling reputation; the unified effort of the entire workforce ensures that every single person who enters the premises feels confident, reassured and at peace. At the same time, the hospital is continuously updating its areas of excellence, while introducing more specializations to meet the increasing demand. The centres of advanced healthcare at the hospital include: *

Interventional Cardiology Interventional cardiology is a branch of cardiology that deals specifically with the catheter based treatment of structural heart diseases. Andreas Gruentzig is considered the father of interventional cardiology after the development of angioplasty ...

and

Cardiac Surgery Cardiac surgery, or cardiovascular surgery, is surgery on the heart or great vessels performed by cardiac surgeons. It is often used to treat complications of ischemic heart disease (for example, with coronary artery bypass grafting); to corr ...

Orthopedic Surgery Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics ( alternatively spelt orthopaedics), is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal ...

* Laparoscopic Surgeries and

Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery (or weight loss surgery) includes a variety of procedures performed on people who are obese. Long term weight loss through the standard of care procedures ( Roux en-Y bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and biliopancreatic diversion ...

* Neuro and Spine Surgery *

Urology Urology (from Greek οὖρον ''ouron'' "urine" and '' -logia'' "study of"), also known as genitourinary surgery, is the branch of medicine that focuses on surgical and medical diseases of the urinary-tract system and the reproductive org ...

* RAK Eye Care Centre *

Physical Therapy Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, management, prognosis, patient ...

and Rehabilitation * Swiss Health Check Interventional Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery A forerunner in cardiac surgery, RAK Hospital boasts of a fully equipped 24/7

cardiac catheterization Cardiac catheterization (heart cath) is the insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart. This is done both for diagnostic and interventional purposes. A common example of cardiac catheterization is coronary catheterization that ...

lab and full electrophysiology set-up and is prepared to handle emergency situations and high-risk surgeries with a high success rate. The department offers services such as treatment of

angina Angina, also known as angina pectoris, is chest pain or pressure, usually caused by ischemia, insufficient blood flow to the Cardiac muscle, heart muscle (myocardium). It is most commonly a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina is typical ...

arrhythmia Arrhythmias, also known as cardiac arrhythmias, heart arrhythmias, or dysrhythmias, are irregularities in the heartbeat, including when it is too fast or too slow. A resting heart rate that is too fast – above 100 beats per minute in adults ...

, blockage of

coronary arteries The coronary arteries are the arterial blood vessels of coronary circulation, which transport oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. The heart requires a continuous supply of oxygen to function and survive, much like any other tissue or organ of ...

valvular heart disease Valvular heart disease is any cardiovascular disease process involving one or more of the four valves of the heart (the aortic and mitral valves on the left side of heart and the pulmonic and tricuspid valves on the right side of heart). These ...

, as well as the full range of heart surgery. Unique in the UAE is the fact that coronary heart surgery at the hospital is performed on 'beating heart' – a bigger challenge for the team but truly optimizing the outcomes. Orthopedic Surgery (Bone and Joint Centre) RAK Hospital prides itself in revolutionizing the orthopaedic care in UAE, introducing gyroscope-based knee implantation and the use of stem cell therapy in the treatment of

arthritis Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may include redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion of the affected joints. In som ...

and other joint-related issues. The Centre offers expert diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and children with bone, joint or connective tissue disorders. Laparoscopic Surgeries and Bariatric Surgery RAK Hospital has conducted several laparoscopic and

bariatric surgery Bariatric surgery (or weight loss surgery) includes a variety of procedures performed on people who are obese. Long term weight loss through the standard of care procedures ( Roux en-Y bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and biliopancreatic diversion ...

, gaining reputation for resolving critical and complicated procedures successfully. Backed by skilled surgeons who are adept at carrying out such procedures, the hospital has gained increasing trust among the local

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as well as medical tourists who look to the hospital to provide them with excellent surgical expertise. Practically all major surgeries are performed minimally invasive with major benefits for the patients when it comes to postoperative recovery time and comfort. Neuro and Spine Surgery Comprising neuro ICU, advanced

radiology Radiology ( ) is the medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose diseases and guide their treatment, within the bodies of humans and other animals. It began with radiography (which is why its name has a root referring to radiat ...

imaging and neuro-rehabilitation facilities, the Neuro and Spine Centre is fully equipped to deal with several complicated and high-risk surgeries. The Centre further offers round-the-clock emergency stroke management, specializing in diagnosis and management of

low back pain Low back pain (LBP) or lumbago is a common disorder involving the muscles, nerves, and bones of the back, in between the lower edge of the ribs and the lower fold of the buttocks. Pain can vary from a dull constant ache to a sudden sharp feeli ...

neck pain Neck pain, also known as cervicalgia, is a common problem, with two-thirds of the population having neck pain at some point in their lives. Neck pain, although felt in the neck, can be caused by numerous other spinal problems. Neck pain may arise ...

and paralysis,

pediatric neurosurgery Pediatric Neurosurgery is a subspecialty of neurosurgery; which includes surgical procedures that are related to the nervous system, brain and spinal cord; that treats children with operable neurological disorders. __TOC__ History Boston Child ...

, diagnosis and management of chronic headaches and neuro-oncology services for

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, skull base and spinal tumour. RAK Eye Care Centre Building

RAK Eye Care Centre The first fully dedicated eye speciality centre in

Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) ( ar, رأس الخيمة; ) is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city of Ras Al Khaimah, abbreviated to RAK or RAK City, is the capital of the emirate and home to most of the emir ...

, the facility is equipped with the latest eye-care technologies and surgical platforms. The centre offers a wide range of procedures and services including

cataract surgery Cataract surgery, also called lens replacement surgery, is the removal of the natural lens of the eye (also called "crystalline lens") that has developed an opacification, which is referred to as a cataract, and its replacement with an intraocu ...

, refractive surgery including femto laser

LASIK LASIK or Lasik (''laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis''), commonly referred to as laser eye surgery or laser vision correction, is a type of refractive surgery for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and an actual cure for astigmatism, since ...

corrections,

glaucoma Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that result in damage to the optic nerve (or retina) and cause vision loss. The most common type is open-angle (wide angle, chronic simple) glaucoma, in which the drainage angle for fluid within the eye rem ...

and vitreo retinal surgeries. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation The hospital's Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Unit offers diverse treatments to enable people to overcome issues related to mobility, walk and

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, abnormal

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pattern,

poor posture Spinal posture is the position of the Vertebral column, spine in the human body. It is debated what the optimal spinal posture is, and whether poor spinal posture causes lower back pain. Neutral spine Looking directly at the front or back of the bo ...

and injury among other problems. In addition, the department has a strong focus on resolving challenges pre- and post-surgeries including rehabilitation after cardiac and neuro events and

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. Swiss Health Checks Based on RAK Hospital's association with Sonnenhof Swiss Health, the well-known, leading healthcare group from Switzerland, top-quality care and service remain the prime focus. Following those standards, the hospital offers Swiss Health Checks. Many medical tourists avail this comprehensive service that also covers the stay at the hospital, UAE visa and complimentary transportation from ubaito Ras Al Khaimah and back home. The services include exclusive packages for men and women with several tests and investigations at an affordable cost. With as much focus on prevention as on treatment, the hospital is also constantly educating the population on ways to live a healthy life, free of physical or mental stress.

Awards and achievements

With several achievements under its belt, RAK Hospital has been repeatedly recognised on various platforms for its contribution to the UAE's

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and for its unique and innovative model.

Innovations

Among the key drivers of RAK Hospital's growth is the innovative approach to healing. The hospital is known for providing many pioneering treatments and advanced procedures in the country. Some of the examples include: * The first hospital in the UAE to perform cervical spine surgery using

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technology and also multilevel

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cervical spine surgery. * The first hospital to open a dedicated cardiac catheterization laboratory' in the Northern Emirates of UAE. * Launched the first dedicated Neurosurgery and Spine Centre in the Northern Emirates. * Introduced revolutionary

stem-cell therapy Stem-cell therapy is the use of stem cells to treat or prevent a disease or condition. , the only established therapy using stem cells is hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This usually takes the form of a bone-marrow transplantation, but ...

for the treatment of

and other joint related issues. * The first hospital to perform a successful artificial cervical disc replacement surgery in the UAE. * Launched gyroscope-based technology for more accurate alignment in

knee replacement Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability, most commonly offered when joint pain is not diminished by conservative sources a ...

surgeries. * Launched the life-saving and non-surgical balloon dilatation procedure for cardiac malformation. * The first hospital in the UAE to introduce Multiplex PCR for accurate diagnostic testing of infectious diseases with a

molecular biology Molecular biology is the branch of biology that seeks to understand the molecular basis of biological activity in and between cells, including biomolecular synthesis, modification, mechanisms, and interactions. The study of chemical and physi ...

and

genetic testing Genetic testing, also known as DNA testing, is used to identify changes in DNA sequence or chromosome structure. Genetic testing can also include measuring the results of genetic changes, such as RNA analysis as an output of gene expression, or ...

division. * The first hospital in the UAE to introduce painless stapled haemorrhoidectomy. * Successful correction of a rare ileocaecal atresia in a one-day old new-born. In a 2-day old new-born, successful correction of mal-rotated bowel. In a 5-year-old child, after 3 unsuccessful operations abroad and other mal-rotated gut was corrected. * Successful laparoscopic diagnosis and operation of a rare

gastrointestinal stromal tumor Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. GISTs arise in the smooth muscle pacemaker interstitial cell of Cajal, or similar cells. They are defined as tumors whose behavior is ...

of the small bowel. * Successful

thoracoscopy Thoracoscopy is a medical procedure involving internal examination, biopsy and/or resection/drainage of disease or masses within the pleural cavity, usually with video assistance. Thoracoscopy may be performed either under general anaesthesia o ...

removal of a mediastinal cyst in a 5-year-old child and successful repair of a ruptured oesophagus (

Boerhaave syndrome Esophageal rupture is a rupture of the esophageal wall. Iatrogenic causes account for approximately 56% of esophageal perforations, usually due to medical instrumentation such as an endoscopy or paraesophageal surgery. In contrast, the term Boerh ...

). * The first hospital in the UAE to fully integrate the concept of wellness and

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services into treatments. * The first hospital in the UAE to introduce the DAISY Award for to honour extraordinary nurses. * Providing an easy, safer and non-invasive alternative for the treatment of enlarged prostate, RAK Hospital introduced a brand new innovative

prostate steam treatment Prostate steam treatment (Rezum), also called water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT), is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for men with lower urinary tract symptoms resulting from prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH). It uses ...

REZUM' water-vapour treatment for men suffering with enlarged

prostate The prostate is both an Male accessory gland, accessory gland of the male reproductive system and a muscle-driven mechanical switch between urination and ejaculation. It is found only in some mammals. It differs between species anatomically, ...

. The quick procedure takes only about 20 minutes and is a non-surgical option for

benign prostatic hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called prostate enlargement, is a noncancerous increase in size of the prostate gland. Symptoms may include frequent urination, trouble starting to urinate, weak stream, inability to urinate, or loss o ...

(BPH). * Neurologists at RAK Hospital are now using the new anti-

CGRP Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a member of the calcitonin family of peptides consisting of calcitonin, amylin, adrenomedullin, adrenomedullin 2 ( intermedin) and calcitonin‑receptor‑stimulating peptide. Calcitonin is mainly produc ...

therapy, a specific treatment designed to cut down the frequency of headaches. The anti-CGRP therapy targets CGRP – the protein known for causing migraine, reducing the frequency, severity, and duration of the headache episodes effectively. The treatment has already proved to be a huge success whilst showing a significant drop in migraine episodes by 50% to 60% every month.

RAK Hospital COVID-19 initiatives

* The institution introduced

Bamlanivimab Bamlanivimab is a monoclonal antibody developed by AbCellera Biologics and Eli Lilly as a treatment for COVID-19. The medication was granted an emergency use authorization (EUA) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2020, and ...

monoclonal antibody A monoclonal antibody (mAb, more rarely called moAb) is an antibody produced from a cell Lineage made by cloning a unique white blood cell. All subsequent antibodies derived this way trace back to a unique parent cell. Monoclonal antibodies ca ...

therapy, a highly effective antibody treatment against COVID-19 which greatly reduces the risk of hospitalization or progression to severe disease, need for

artificial ventilation Artificial ventilation (also called artificial respiration) is a means of assisting or stimulating respiration, a metabolic process referring to the overall exchange of gases in the body by pulmonary ventilation, external respiration, and interna ...

and potential bad outcome * Launched a state-of-the-art laboratory for

genotyping Genotyping is the process of determining differences in the genetic make-up ( genotype) of an individual by examining the individual's DNA sequence using biological assays and comparing it to another individual's sequence or a reference sequence. ...

of the COVID-19 virus which helps detect mutations of the coronavirus, a crucial tool to help health systems stay ahead of outbreaks. * Unveiled Middle East's first ever comprehensive complimentary online COVID-19 rehabilitation program for COVID-19 long-haulers. The initiative was launched in association with ARISE UAE, the Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies, a network of private sector entities led by the

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) was created in December 1999 to ensure the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (General Assembly (GA) resolution 54/219).

(UNDRR). This sparked a lot of interest from the global media, establishing hospital's leadership on the subject.

References

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