Newsweek recognizes five Aster Hospitals in 2025 ranking

SAUDI ARABIA—Aster DM Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, has achieved significant recognition with five of its hospitals featured in Newsweek’s prestigious World’s Best Hospitals 2025 list.

This annual ranking, developed in partnership with the global data analytics firm Statista, highlights hospitals that excel in delivering advanced, high-quality care and enhancing patient experiences worldwide.

Among the honored facilities, Aster Sanad Hospital in Riyadh stood out by securing the 38th spot among the top hospitals in Saudi Arabia.

 Meanwhile, four hospitals in the United Arab Emirates also made the list, further demonstrating Aster’s strong regional presence.

These include Aster Hospital Mankhool, which achieved an impressive 4th place, Aster Hospital Al Qusais at 16th, Medcare Hospital Al Safa at 31st, and Medcare Hospital Sharjah at 35th.

The selection process for the World’s Best Hospitals 2025 list was rigorous and comprehensive.

Hospitals were assessed based on several key factors, including patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and the overall quality of care provided.

 The rankings relied on feedback from more than 85,000 healthcare professionals, patient-reported outcomes, and publicly available data, ensuring a robust and evidence-based evaluation of healthcare institutions across the globe.

Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, expressed pride in this global recognition, emphasizing that it reflects the group’s unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and high standards of care across all specialties.

 He acknowledged the dedication of Aster’s doctors, nurses, and support staff, noting that their hard work and commitment are central to achieving exceptional patient outcomes.

 Dr. Moopen also highlighted that this achievement motivates the group to continue driving innovation and striving for excellence in the healthcare sector.

Adding to this, Alisha Moopen, Managing Director and Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare GCC, remarked that the group is focused on making the patient journey more meaningful by leveraging the latest advancements in clinical solutions and emphasizing patient-led feedback.

By incorporating international methodologies such as Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs), Aster ensures that care is closely aligned with patients’ experiences and expectations.

She also expressed satisfaction that several Aster hospitals have improved their rankings compared to previous years, attributing this progress to their ongoing dedication to meeting and exceeding global healthcare standards.

Founded in 1987 by Dr. Azad Moopen, Aster DM Healthcare has grown into one of the most respected healthcare groups in the region.

Today, it operates 15 hospitals, 121 clinics, and 306 pharmacies across five GCC countries and Jordan, under the brands Aster, Medcare, and Access.

The group remains committed to its founding promise, “We’ll Treat You Well,” by providing accessible, compassionate, and innovative healthcare services.

Moreover, Aster is embracing digital transformation through the launch of myAster, the region’s first integrated healthcare app.

This platform offers patients seamless access to consultations, appointments, lab results, and prescriptions, further enhancing the overall healthcare experience.

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