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Dubai Healthcare City Launches BR Medical Suites

Posted Mon 21 Mar 2011 08:29:06 am in News, Healthcare | By Dubib.com News Desk

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His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director General of the DHA, Attends Opening Ceremony of Medical Centre which Features 21 Fully Equipped Clinics

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), an integrated healthcare free zone and a member of TECOM Investments Sciences Cluster, today announced the launch of BR Medical Suites, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery and day care centre that will offer world-class clinical and diagnostic services through the finest specialists across a wide range of disciplines.

The launch ceremony was attended by His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director-General of Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Others present on the occasion included Dr. Ayesha Abdulla, Managing Director of TECOM Investments Sciences Cluster, Dr. B. R. Shetty, Chairman and Managing Director of BR Medical Suites, as well as government officials and medical professionals.

BR Medical Suites will aim to attract top medical experts from around the globe through providing fully furnished clinical examination rooms, 21 fitted-out clinics, a diagnostic centre and four operating rooms with excellent support staff.  

His Excellency Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid said: “The past decade has witnessed major transformations in healthcare in the region and in Dubai. The quality of healthcare services and standards are constantly improving and we continue to attract leading national and international healthcare providers. This is translating into more patient choice and better patient outcomes. We are confident BR Medical Suites will further enhance Dubai Healthcare City’s pursuit for excellence and reflect the wider work of Dr. B. R. Shetty in providing accessible, quality healthcare in the UAE.”

Dr. Ayesha Abdulla said: “We are delighted to welcome BR Medical Suites to Dubai Healthcare City. Dr. B. R. Shetty remains a pioneer in healthcare and one of the most renowned and decorated entrepreneurs in the UAE. The presence of BR Medical Suites will further progress our ambition to be a leading centre for best practice healthcare which puts patients’ needs first.”

Dr. B. R. Shetty said: “BR Medical Suites is a new, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery and day care centre that is proud to be part of Dubai Healthcare City. Stringent regulatory standards and the integrated concept of having multiple facilities and experts in one location make DHCC the ideal location for offering our services. We are looking forward to welcoming both national and international patients and providing state-of-the-art medical care.”

Dr. B. R. Shetty is a recipient of several prestigious global awards including the most notable ‘Order of Abu Dhabi Award-2005’ that was given in recognition of his remarkable contribution to healthcare in the region. He has also been awarded the ‘Padma Shri’, one of the highest civilian honours conferred by the Government of India for exceptional achievements.

DHCC continues to attract new providers in various specialties including Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), ayurvedic medicine, obstetrics and gynecology/fertility treatment and internal medicine. The integrated healthcare free zone has evolved into a cluster of over 90 outpatient medical centres and diagnostic laboratories, two hospitals accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI) – a US-based private sector not-for-profit organization that benchmarks medical institutions for delivery of quality care, as well as more than 150 commercial healthcare and retail services that follow stringent standards in healthcare delivery.

About Dubai Healthcare City

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), a member of TECOM Investments was conceived as the location of choice for quality healthcare and an integrated center of excellence for clinical and wellness services, medical education and research in the Middle East. It is the world’s first healthcare free zone and consists of two phases. The first phase of 4.1 million square feet is now operational with a medical cluster of day-care and outpatient clinics, diagnostic centers, rehabilitation centers, transplantation centers, hospitals and pharmaceutical and equipment suppliers.

DHCC is home to over 90 respected facilities operating to the highest international standards including: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center (AMC), The City Hospital, Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Center, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, Dr. Nicolas & ASP, London Centre for Aesthetic Surgery, Dubai Gynaecology and Fertility Centre, Mughrabi Eye Hospital and the German Heart Center. World-leading pharmaceutical companies are also based in DHCC such as Wyeth, Sanofi Aventis, Novartis, AstraZeneca, and Novo Nordisk.

The second phase will feature a dedicated wellness cluster comprised of Wellness centers, Nutrition centers, Resorts, Spas, and Sports Medicine facilities.



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