Newswise — LOS ANGELES (June 5, 2025) — Cedars-Sinai International has opened an office in Quito, Ecuador, increasing access to world-class care for Ecuadorian patients, and strengthening ties with a key South America healthcare partner.
The new office will serve as the first point of contact for patients in Ecuador seeking Cedars-Sinai expert care. The team will assess patients to determine their medical needs and connect them with Cedars-Sinai specialists in cardiology, oncology, neurology and other areas of medicine. The goal is to broaden options for Ecuadorian patients who cannot receive specialized care near their home, said Heitham Hassoun, MD, chief executive of Cedars-Sinai International.
“We are pleased to build upon our strong relationships with Ecuadorian healthcare providers by establishing this office, which will help patients with complex medical conditions access leading-edge treatment and exceptional healthcare in Los Angeles,” Hassoun said.
The new office is located in the Hospital de los Valles, with which Cedars-Sinai established a strategic collaboration more than two years ago. Experts at the two hospitals collaborate by sharing knowledge about advancements in research and clinical care, and through access to training opportunities. Cedars-Sinai physicians also conduct quality assessments at Hospital de los Valles to support its efforts in obtaining accreditations for specialty clinics.
The collaboration has helped Cedars-Sinai physicians become familiar with the Ecuadorian patient community and the hospital. The newly opened Cedars-Sinai office in Quito reflects Cedars-Sinai’s mission to enhance global collaboration and bring excellence in healthcare closer to our patients, wherever they are, said Nicole Dube-Rosson, director, Global Services Operations at Cedars-Sinai.
“This new office demonstrates our continued investment in the Ecuadorian community’s health and our commitment to bolstering our presence in Latin America,” Rosson said. “We are honored for the opportunity to provide the patient-centered experience Cedars-Sinai is known for from the minute patients walk through the doors of our new office.”
Other Cedars-Sinai International offices are in Mexico City, Shanghai, Singapore and Doha, in addition to the newly opened Cedars-Sinai clinic in London.
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