UAE’s First of its kind procedure for Pulmonary Hypertension successfully carried out at Medcare Hospital Sharjah

• This minimally invasive procedure, known as Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty, offers new hope for patients who suffer from a rare type of pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs caused by blood clots in lung blood vessels).

• The procedure restored blood flow through the patient’s lungs, helping prevent further progression of a potentially life-threatening condition that could have led to heart failure and premature death if left untreated.

Sharjah, UAE – July 9, 2026: Medcare Hospital Sharjah has successfully performed the UAE’s first advanced Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA) for pulmonary hypertension on a 44-year-old woman who had spent more than a decade struggling with severe breathlessness caused by a rare and potentially life-threatening lung condition. The breakthrough intervention was led by Dr. A.B. Gopalamurugan, Structural Interventional Cardiologist at Medcare Hospital Sharjah, marking a major step forward in the treatment of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH), a rare but potentially fatal condition that, until now, required patients in Dubai to seek care abroad.

• Filipina patient from Iraq, with a rare skull defect, gets groundbreaking procedure by worldrenownedskull-based surgeons at Medcare Hospital Sharjah. The patient endured a lifetime of painful swelling and eye protrusion until she discovered hope at Medcare Hospital Sharjah.

• The skull condition also known as a meningocele, was extremely rare in this case due to its unique location behind the eyes causing face deformity and major risk of vision loss.

• Medcare Hospital Sharjah specialist neurosurgeon Dr. Boby Jose performs a rare and complex spine surgery combining the latest technology with decades of experience relieving the expat womanfrom 10 years of intense pain.

• This rare case contained a mix of a previously failed procedure combined with abnormal bone growth and a large amount of scar tissue causing a real risk of a potential paralysis

Dubai – December 11, 2025: After ten long years of battling debilitating neck pain, 48-year-old Indian national, Ms. Nisha Dennis from Abu Dhabi has found relief following a unique and intricate spine revision surgery at Medcare Hospital Sharjah. This pioneering procedure, performed by Dr. Bobby Jose, Specialist Neurosurgeon at Medcare Hospital Sharjah, not only alleviated severe spinal cord compression resulting from surplus bone and scar tissue but also demonstrated the hospital’s exceptional neurosurgical expertise, enhancing the UAE’s growing status as a hub for top-tier, multidisciplinary spine care.

Dubai, UAE – March 17, 2025: For 42-year-old Jovy, a childhood accident left more than just a physical scar—it shaped decades of emotional turmoil and self-doubt. After 35 years of struggling with the trauma of losing an eye, she has finally found renewed confidence and healing through a ground-breaking oculoplastic reconstruction at Medcare Hospital, Sharjah.

Performed by Dr. Fairooz P. Manjandavida, a Specialist Oculoplastic Surgeon, the complex procedure involved socket reconstruction and the fitting of a customized prosthetic eye, restoring not only Jovi’s appearance but also her self-esteem and quality of life.

• This tumour, diagnosed only when the patient complained of vision loss and a feeling of heaviness around her right eye, was threatening the woman’s eyesight.

• Medically known as Cavernous Hemangioma, this benign tumor is located behind the eyeball and can pose significant risks, such as optic neuropathy and visual impairment, when situated in critical areas of the eye.

• Medcare’s commitment to providing exceptional tertiary and quaternary care for its patients is evident in the successful treatment of a complex tumor of this nature.