Dubai’s Brain & Performance Centre has received UHMS accreditation, becoming the Middle East’s first hyperbaric medicine facility to meet the world’s highest medical safety standards.
DUBAI: In a major milestone for regional healthcare, The Brain & Performance Centre, a DP World company, has officially become the first hyperbaric medicine facility in the Middle East to receive accreditation from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) — the global authority in hyperbaric treatment and standards.
This achievement places the Dubai-based centre among just 144 facilities worldwide and one of only three outside the United States to earn this prestigious medical accreditation. It cements the Centre’s position as a global leader in evidence-based hyperbaric medicine, and underscores its unwavering commitment to patient safety, clinical governance, and scientific excellence.
Unlike wellness-oriented providers offering oxygen therapy, The Brain & Performance Centre operates as a fully medical institution with advanced diagnostics, interdisciplinary expertise, and tailored treatment protocols that focus on measurable health outcomes — particularly in brain health and human performance.
Dr Craig Cook, CEO of The Brain & Performance Centre, said the accreditation was “a defining moment” not just for the centre, but for the UAE’s healthcare innovation. “This recognition puts Dubai on the global map for medical excellence and confirms our facility meets and exceeds the world’s highest safety and clinical standards,” he said.
Dr Semer Wang, Medical Director, echoed the sentiment: “Our mission has always been to deliver medically led, scientifically validated care. This accreditation affirms our leadership in hyperbaric medicine and our dedication to patients and innovation.”
The UHMS accreditation is the gold standard in the field, requiring a multi-stage audit that examines clinical practices, staff qualifications, infrastructure, and patient care outcomes. For The Brain & Performance Centre, it opens doors to global referral networks and further supports Dubai’s ambitions to lead in cutting-edge healthcare and medical tourism.
