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Albert Anand Udhaya Kumar

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Gulf Medical University, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Mediclinic Hospital, Annamalai University

ORCID iD 0000-0001-6990-4604
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About

I am a Rehabilitation Domain Operational Expert with over 18 years of Progressive leadership experience in rehabilitation service delivery across Outpatient (OPD), Long-Term Care (LTC), and Post-Acute Rehabilitation (PAR) settings. I am recognized for driving high-quality, patient-centered care while aligning clinical excellence with organizational performance and healthcare strategy.

My expertise spans rehabilitation operations management, healthcare business analytics, revenue cycle management, quality assurance, and clinical governance. I have extensive experience in optimizing clinical pathways through evidence-based protocols, competency frameworks, and standardized clinical outcome measures, while leading multidisciplinary teams, implementing regulatory standards, and supporting research-driven innovation in rehabilitation services.

I have successfully led Rehabilitation Operations in Abu Dhabi across Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital, and six affiliated cluster clinics, advancing clinical excellence, resource optimization, multidisciplinary collaboration, and seamless delivery of high-quality patient care aligned with institutional strategic objectives.

My academic and professional contributions include serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Gulf Medical University (GMU), UAE, and as a Member of the Rehabilitation Task Force for the Department of Health (DOH), Abu Dhabi (2025). I currently function as the Approved Practice Setting Program Leader (Physiotherapy) for DOH (2023–2025) and Co-Chair of the Scientific Committee (Physiotherapy) with the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS), UAE.

Internationally, I have contributed as a Panel Reviewer for the World Physiotherapy Africa Region Congress (2024). My academic assessment and scholarly review roles include serving as an External Examiner for physiotherapy programs at the University of Sharjah and Gulf Medical University (2022–2025). In addition, I serve as an Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for the International Journal of Physiotherapy & Research (IJPR) and the Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

Employment

  • Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Physical Therapist
    2025 - Present
  • Gulf Medical University Adjunct Assistant Professor
    2025 - Present
  • Mediclinic Hospital Team Lead - Physiotherapy
    2015 - 2025
  • K.G Hospital & Post Graduate Medical Institute Professor / Senior Physiotherapist
    2011 - 2014
  • Indo American Hospital & BCF College of Physiotherapy Associate Professor / Physiotherapist
    2010 - 2011
  • KOTS Care Hospital Physiotherapy Executive
    2009 - 2009

Education

  • Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Doctor of philosophy in Physiotherapy
    2021 - 2025
  • The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R Medical University Master of Physiotherapy
    2007 - 2009
  • Annamalai University Master of Business administration - HRM
    2007 - 2009

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