GULF DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  

GENERAL INFORMATION

Gulf Diagnostic Center (GDC) opened on 28th July 1996. Located in Abu-Dhabi, GDC is one of the most advanced diagnostic centers in the region, providing patients with a regionally accessible, international standard diagnostic service and treatment within one facility.

 

SERVICES

The GDC has three diagnostic divisions: Cardiology, Pathology and Radiology. Each division is equipped with the latest technology and operated by physicians trained at world recognized institutions. Supported by a hand picked qualified technologists and nursing staff.

In addition to the diagnostic services, the GDC offers other services:

* Cardiology

* General Practice

* Internal Medicine & infectious Diseases

* Gynaecology & Obstetrics

* Gastroenterology

* Endocrinology

* Urology

* E.N.T.

* Allergy & Asthma

* Paediatrics

* Dermatology & Cosmetology

* General & Laparoscopic Surgery

* Dentistry/Orthodontist

* Ophthalmology

* Neurology

* Psychiatry & Psychology

* Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

* Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture)

* Chiropractic

* Dietetic

* Physiotherapy

* Chiropody

and has its own in-house Pharmacy.

The cardiology department qualifies to conduct tests such as ECG/EKG, 24 hours EKG Monitoring, 24hour Blood Pressure Monitoring, Nuclear Stress Test, Stress EKG and Echocardiography.

GDC advanced laboratory is equipped to conduct the routine and sophisticated examinations such as Microbiology, Biochemistry, Cytology, Hematology, Histology, Serology, Virology, Immunology, PCR and Allergy tests.

The Medical Equipment includes:
Nuclear medicine, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, MRI, CT Scan, Digital X-ray, Ultra Sound, Bone Densitometry, Endoscopy Unit and a Lithotripsy Machine.

 

TELECONFERENCING

The Gulf Diagnostic Center has affiliations with a number of overseas medical institutions that provide access to international expertise. GDC has installed Teleradiology, Teleconferencing and the Mayo Lab Link, which enables the laboratory to draw on the expertise of the Mayo Clinic laboratories in the US.

 

PREVENTION PROGRAM

GDC has developed a health screens program, which includes a full physical examination, consultation and a series of tests. The purpose of this program is to identify problems at an early stage and take action to avoid illness. Moreover, GDC launched the Immunization Program for both Adults and Children (including HiB).

WE GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR YOU

The GDC's commitment to patients extends beyond diagnostic services; the Patient Relations Department facilitates and coordinates patients' treatment arrangements at the most appropriate institution in the region or overseas. Please do not hesitate to ask, GDC will be only too happy to help.