Specializing in the treatment of patients with knee and sports related injuries, the Abu Dhabi Knee and Sports Medicine Centre (ADKSMC) was the first healthcare facility of its kind in the UAE and Middle East. Providing patients with state-of-the-art healthcare based on accepted international standards and evidence-based medicine, the Centre became fully operational in January 2007 with a staff of 20. Established by Mubadala Development Company in 2006, the Centre forms part of Mubadala Healthcare’s integrated network of world-class facilities. ADKSMC has performed over 1,200 surgical procedures, of which 850 were anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) knee reconstructions. Since the incidence of ACL injuries in the UAE is estimated to be five times that of European countries and North America, ACL injuries represent a significant healthcare problem for the UAE. Dr Charles Brown, Medical Director, ADKSMC shares his insight on the Centre’s activities.
The Centre was founded in 2006 by Mubadala Development Company with the goal of providing the people in Abu Dhabi, UAE and surrounding GCC countries with high quality in-country treatment of knee problems and sports related injuries. To ensure that our patients receive the best possible care, treatment at the Centre is based on accepted international standards which have been validated by evidence-based medicine. Since opening its doors, the Centre has performed over 1,200 surgeries including 850 knee ligament reconstructions.
Vision:
To create a Centre of Excellence dedicated to improving the lives of patients with knee and sports related injuries.
Mission:
To provide our patients the highest quality, state-of-the-art healthcare based on accepted international standards and evidence based medicine. Whether you are an injured professional, amateur or recreational athlete, or a patient who just wishes to return to activities of daily living without pain, our staff will do their best to help you achieve your goal.
The Team
Dr. Charles Brown, Medical Director
Highly specialized Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon; 22 years in practiceMiddle East and UAE experience; 12 years
Dr. Nader Darwich, Deputy Director
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon: in practice since 1992; Middle East and UAE experience since 1996
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