Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi earns ACHSI accreditation for excellence in Gastroenterology and Diagnostics

The accreditation process is based on rigorous standards of quality, patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement.

  In recognition of its leadership in providing advanced, patient-centered care, Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi has received a certification from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI) for its Gastroenterology & Diagnostic Services. This prestigious certification highlights the hospital’s strong commitment to quality, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement. 

ACHSI is a globally recognized, not-for-profit organization known for promoting global best practices in healthcare delivery. Its accreditation process is based on rigorous standards of quality, patient safety, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement. Being recognized by ACHSI places Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi among an elite group of global institutions that meet the highest standards in healthcare quality. 

Specialized Care for GI Health

Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi brings together the expertise of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, including gastrointestinal surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, oncologists, GI nurses, and technicians, adhering to international guidelines and standardized care protocols to ensure clinical excellence. Specialized services are delivered with precision, compassion, and efficiency across the entire spectrum of gastrointestinal, pancreatobiliary, and liver diseases.

The hospital is known for its specialized services including advanced endoscopy services that facilitate early detection and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic cancer screening for high-risk populations, and palliative interventions for advanced malignancies.

 The hospital’s capabilities extend to highly specialized areas such as pancreatobiliary endoscopy, with expertise in ERCP, cholangioscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, and minimally invasive procedures for drainage, ablation, etc.

Its Third Space Endoscopy services include complex interventions like endoscopic submucosal dissection, peroral endoscopic myotomy, submucosal tunneling endoscopic resection, and full-thickness resection. The hospital’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) program is comprehensive, offering personalized treatment plans backed by all approved biologic therapies and advanced monitoring.

 Liver disease management includes care for MASLD, autoimmune and viral hepatitis, and cirrhosis, with a strong focus on liver transplant readiness and follow-up.

Services in motility and neurogastroenterology are also highly advanced, including pH monitoring, high-resolution manometry, and endoscopic treatment of GERD. A dedicated endobariatrics unit offers minimally invasive interventions such as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and transoral outlet reduction. Burjeel’s For Women By Women program further ensures privacy, dignity, and comfort by offering specialized GI care from an all-female team.

 “This recognition by ACHSI reflects our deep-rooted commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. It strengthens our position on the global healthcare stage and reinforces our appeal to international patients and partners seeking world-class, collaborative care,” said Mr. Waleed Tawfik, Chief Operations Officer, Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi.

Advanced Diagnostic Technology

The hospital’s commitment to excellence is reinforced by its investment in advanced diagnostic technology. It uses AI-enhanced endoscopy systems to improve real-time detection of early-stage cancers, boosting procedural accuracy and efficiency.

High-definition and narrow-band imaging provide enhanced visualization and lesion characterization, while structured digital endoscopy reporting systems ensure standardized documentation and seamless clinical coordination. The gastrointestinal motility lab offers a full spectrum of diagnostics, including esophageal and anorectal manometry, wireless pH monitoring, non-invasive breath tests, and biofeedback therapy.

With this achievement, Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi continues to set new benchmarks for specialty care in the region, delivering advanced, evidence-based medicine in a compassionate, patient-first environment.