No one is ever prepared for the moment everything changes in an instant. In this deeply moving and profoundly hopeful patient story, Ali Jaber shares the experience that turned his family's world upside down — and the team at Fakeeh University Hospital Dubai that brought them through it. This is not just a medical story. It is a story of fear, trust, courage, and the extraordinary human care that makes all the difference when it matters most.
From the moment the family arrived at Fakeeh University Hospital, they were guided by one of Dubai's most experienced neurosurgeons — Dr. Tommaso Tufo, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Acting Chairperson of the Department of Surgery.
For Ali — who describes himself as having "overwhelmed" the doctor with questions — Dr. Tufo's response was everything a frightened family needed.
"He walked us through everything. He distilled for us the entire procedure — what she had to go through — all of it. He was patient enough with us."
Dr. Tufo took the time to explain every step of the surgical process clearly and compassionately — transforming an overwhelming diagnosis into a manageable, understandable journey.
"Going through his profile and through the Instagram media, I had seen a lot of similar cases — and that brought us some sort of confidence. Because it's something that can be cured."
The tumor was benign — and with the right surgical team, it could be treated.
At Fakeeh University Hospital, our neurosurgery programme offers:
From emergency diagnosis to full recovery — we are with you every step of the way.
