Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, part of UHealth – University of Miami Health System, made history with its first international expansion. The prestigious institution opened a state-of-the-art facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in November 2025, marking a significant milestone in global eye care.
Under the supervision of the Department of Health — Abu Dhabi (DoH), the project is made possible through a strategic collaboration between Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and August Medical, part of SOZA Group, bringing the institute’s renowned expertise in ophthalmic care, pioneering research and medical education to the Middle East region.
“This is truly a remarkable milestone for the University of Miami Health System to deliver one of its crown jewels to another nation,” said Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., chief executive officer for UHealth and executive vice president for health affairs at the University of Miami. “This venture is much more than opening another health care facility. We are transplanting Bascom Palmer’s excellence across continents, expanding UHealth’s reach to serve more patients and train more physicians worldwide. We are grateful to SOZA and August Medical for their collaboration in bringing this idea to completion.”
