(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Overall, 9 hospitals from Aster DM Healthcare's GCC network across UAE, Oman and Qatar have been featured in the list

Doha, Qatar, 30th November, 2025: Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading integrated healthcare providers in the GCC, has achieved a significant milestone with Aster Hospital Qatar earning recognition in Newsweek's Best Specialized Hospitals Middle East 2026 list. This year, the hospital was ranked for its excellence in Gastroenterology and Pediatrics, reaffirming its position as a trusted provider of advanced specialty care in Qatar.

The Best Specialized Hospitals Middle East 2026 rankings, developed by Newsweek in partnership with global data-intelligence firm Statista, spotlight hospitals that excel in six critical disciplines across seven Middle Eastern nations. The methodology evaluates institutions based on global peer recommendations, accreditation excellence, and the implementation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) – a key marker of patient-centric, outcomes-driven care.

Beyond Qatar, Aster DM Healthcare's regional footprint was also recognized with a total of nine hospitals being included in the list. Aster Al Raffah Hospital Muscat and Aster Al Raffah Hospital Sohar in Oman securing rankings across multiple specialties. In the UAE, Aster Hospital Al Qusais was recognized for Neurology, while Aster Hospital Mankhool earned distinction in Orthopedics with two PROMs-based recognitions. Medcare Hospital Al Safa was recognized for Gastroenterology; Medcare Hospital Sharjah for Neurology; Medcare Orthopedics & Spine Hospital for Orthopedics; and Medcare Women & Children Hospital for Pediatrics.

Speaking on the achievement, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare said,“The rankings reaffirm Aster's ongoing mission to elevate clinical quality and deliver specialized care across every community it serves. The Group continues to expand its tertiary and quaternary care capabilities, supported by advanced technologies, robust patient outcome tracking (PROMs), and multidisciplinary expertise.”

Alisha Moopen, Managing Director & Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare GCC, said“Being recognized for multiple specialties across geographies reflects the strength of our clinical ecosystem and medical expertise within Aster. As we deepen our focus on specialized, outcome-driven care, we remain committed to building a future where patients across the Middle East can access world-class expertise close to home.”

With 15 hospitals across the GCC, Aster DM Healthcare remains committed to driving healthcare excellence in the region – expanding centers of excellence, integrating advanced diagnostics, and leveraging best-practice clinical protocols across the network. The recognition of Aster Hospital Qatar highlights the Group's long-term commitment to delivering complex, specialized treatments with superior outcomes and a seamless patient experience.

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