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Rashid HospitalSeals Strategic Partnership with Fortius Clinic London, Pushing Sports Medicine Standards in the UAE to New Heights

Fortius Clinic is a leading orthopedic and sports medicine clinic in the United Kingdom. Patients in the UAE can now consult with some of the world’s best orthopedic and sports medicine experts as part of the program.

Rashid Hospital, Dubai’s leading specialty hospital, today signed a contract with Fortius Clinic London to further elevate the standards of orthopedics and sports medicine care in the UAE.

Treating many of the UK’s elite sports professionals, Fortius Clinic excels in orthopedics and sports injury treatments, holding the well-respected biennial International Sports Medicine Conference and is a FIFA accredited medical center of excellence.

The partnership is set to offer patients in the UAE the opportunity to access even more of the world’s leading sports medicine and orthopedic experts operating out of Dubai, with consultations available the same or next day upon request. Key specialists from Fortius Clinic will be visiting Rashid Hospitalto consult with patients and conduct specialized surgeries.

Dr. Ashraqat Zaim , Chief Executive Officer, at Rashid Hospitalsaid: “This is a partnership between two leading centers of excellence that are founded on a strong patient-centric approach to medical care. Rashid Hospitaland Fortius surgeons marry the highest levels of international experience with in-depth local and cultural understanding, which means that patients no longer have to travel overseas or wait weeks for world-leading sports medicine and orthopedic care.”

Rashid Hospitalis already home to some of the world’s best specialist physicians and surgeons, and offers an integrated practice solution in a 5-star hospital within Dubai. Its partnerships with Wooridul Spine and now, Fortius Clinic London, bring a holistic approach to musculoskeletal care to the UAE.

“At Fortius Clinic we have a commitment to advancing the science of medicine, and enabling excellence in care across orthopedics and sports medicine to ensure the highest standard of clinical care, treatment and outcomes. We are pleased to partner with Rashid Hospitaland we look forward to bringing our collective expertise to Dubai. We have no doubt this partnership will go a long way in sealing Dubaiand the UAE’s future as a world-class destination for Sports Medicine and Orthopedic care, ” commented Jim McAcvoy, Chief Executive at Fortius.

With a commitment to ensuring medical excellence, Fortius Clinic’s Research and Education Foundation funds work in orthopedics and sports medicine working to improve the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic and related musculoskeletal disorders. Fortius is also a FIFA medical center of excellence, which complements Rashid Hospital’s role as the official medical partner for the Manchester City Football Club, establishing both centers’ exceptional breadth of expertise in treating complex injuries among professional football players and athletes. Rashid Hospitalalso has the right services and technologically advanced equipment to support the partnership, including Dubai’s largest in-house physiotherapy center to set patients on a firm path to recovery.

The partnership is set to provide optimum care, state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of injuries, expedited world-class services, without stepping foot out of the UAE.