The View Hospital in Affiliation With Cedars-Sinai proudly hosted the inaugural "Innovations in Orthopedics Symposium” on Jan. 27 at the Equestrian Club in Doha, Qatar.

The symposium brought together highly respected pioneers and experts in the field of orthopedic medicine, who showcased the newest innovations reshaping the landscape of orthopedics.

The collaboration with Cedars-Sinai, a leading academic medical center in the U.S., further underscores the commitment of The View Hospital’s leadership to foster global partnerships and advance medical knowledge. Cedars-Sinai had been named to the Honor Roll for the eighth consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Hospitals 2023-24"rankings.

The symposium featured speakers from The View Hospital and Cedars-Sinai alongside experts from other reputable hospitals in Qatar, specifically Hamad Medical Corporation and Aspetar. The goal of this gathering of international and local experts was to share knowledge and explore groundbreaking techniques and technologies revolutionizing the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of orthopedic conditions.

"From the newest surgical procedures and minimally invasive interventions to preservation protocols and the integration of stem cell therapy, we unravel the future of orthopedics. This symposium served as a platform for the exchange of knowledge and the promotion of excellence in patient care.” said Mr. Matthew Dronsfield, CEO of The View

Hospital.

The symposium is a testament to The View Hospital’s dedication to elevating its role in bringing experts together and leading discussions on advancements in orthopedic surgery and medical education.

"All of us at Cedars-Sinai Department of Orthopaedics are excited to collaborate with our partners in Doha in fostering knowledge exchange between physicians that will enhance the highest-quality patient care for patients in Qatar and throughout the region,” said Bert Mandelbaum, MD, Co-Chair, Medical Affairs, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute; Co-Chair, Sports Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Cedars-Sinai.

"There are more conferences to come,” said Heitham Hassoun, MD, vice president and medical director of Cedars-Sinai International. "This is the first in a series of conferences that will focus on leading-edge treatments in a variety of medical specialties, including cardiology, gastroenterology and OBGYN care,” Hassoun said.

The event had been accredited to provide all attendees with 6.5 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Category 1 credits from Qatar and 6.5 American Medical Association (AMA) PRA category 1 credit, thereby ensuring that participants could further their professional development. The gathering comprised numerous healthcare experts, encompassing physicians, nurses, researchers, professors, physical therapists, and rehabilitation specialists.

For more information and registration details, please visit www.theviewhospital.com.

About The View Hospital in Affiliation With Cedars-Sinai:

The hospital is an affiliation between Elegancia Healthcare, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding, and Cedars-Sinai. It is a modern healthcare institution that focuses on world-class clinical excellence with a mission to become the hospital of choice, providing the highest, measurable care to its clients. Building on its clinical excellence and international partnership approach with Cedars-Sinai, The View Hospital delivers outstanding clinical expertise through highly experienced multi-disciplinary professional teams and systems.

With 240 single private suites, 10 operating rooms and 23 intensive care beds, The View Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services. Our operating rooms are equipped with the most advanced technology, allowing us to do minimally invasive surgery and imaging during operations.

The View Hospital was developed by Elegancia Healthcare, a subsidiary of the publicly listed Estithmar Holding, Q.P.S.C.

For more information about The View Hospital, please visit www.theviewhospital.com/About.

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About Cedars-Sinai:

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