The American Hospital Dubai, a leading medical facility in the region, has appointed Peter Makowski as its chief executive officer (CEO) to lead the next phase of the hospital’s development.

The current expansion plans comprise increasing clinical services and facilities at the campus - including a new acute rehabilitation centre - and the first satellite primary care clinic, based in Dubai Media City.

Peter Makowski is a highly experienced hospital leader having held a range of senior positions and led with distinction a number of healthcare institutions in the USA, most recently as hospital administrator at the Moanalua Medical Centre in Honolulu, Hawaii, US.

Makowski holds a Masters degree in Public Health, Health Services Management from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and is a member of several professional bodies including the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Makowski said: “This is a very exciting time to be joining the American Hospital Dubai. 2015 will be another landmark year with the launch of new initiatives and innovative services that will continue the hospital’s pioneering tradition.”

“The American Hospital Dubai will take its respected quality of care into the community to meet the evolving needs of patients in Dubai, through a series of satellite clinics delivering the same level of care with expert teams of board certified specialists,” he said.

“I am also committed to enhancing our patient-centric approach by meeting not only the medical needs of patients but also by providing the highest level of care and compassion for a truly positive healing experience,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service