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CLEVELAND and El Salvador: As part of its continued efforts to expand access to quality care worldwide, Cleveland Clinic is broadening its global network of physicians and specialists with the addition of an in-country representative in El Salvador.
The health system’s new in-country representative, Nuria Sabater, will serve as a local liaison between patients in El Salvador and Cleveland Clinic, helping guide them through their care journey. In this role, Sabater aims to make accessing high-quality care for local patients as seamless as possible.
“I’m pleased to join Cleveland Clinic as an in-country representative for El Salvador and to support patients seeking care across its global network,” said Sabater. “My role is to guide patients through each step of the process—from coordinating appointments to helping ensure a smooth transition into care.Service, empathy and commitment are at the core of how I approach this work.”
Cleveland Clinic’s in-country representatives covering a total of 17 markets have in-depth knowledge of the latest treatment options and draw on their shared language and cultural understanding to support a seamless patient experience.
With 24/7 access to Cleveland Clinic Global Patient Services, in-country representatives can connect patients to Cleveland Clinic locations across the United States, as well as Toronto, Canada; London, U.K.; and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. They assist with coordinating virtual consultations, second opinions where available, follow-up care and in-person treatment, including travel arrangements for patients and their families.
Tommaso Falcone, M.D., Executive Vice President and President of International and Emerging Markets at Cleveland Clinic, said in-country representatives are selected for their deep local knowledge and understanding of healthcare systems.
“Expanding our in-country representative network is central to Cleveland Clinic’s commitment to making world-class care more accessible,” said Dr. Falcone. “By establishing a presence in El Salvador, we are strengthening our ability to connect patients and providers to our global expertise, while delivering a more personalized, culturally aligned experience throughout every step of the care journey.”
In addition to supporting patients, in-country representatives connect local medical professionals with Cleveland Clinic’s education and training opportunities. They also engage with philanthropists and partners interested in supporting the organization's global efforts in care, research and medical education.
For a list of in-country representatives, please check Cleveland Clinic’s Global Patient Services.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 83,000 employees worldwide are more than 6,600 salaried physicians and researchers, and 21,900 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,725-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 23 hospitals, 300 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2025, there were 15.9 million outpatient encounters, 343,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 336,000 surgeries and procedures throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at x.com/CleClinicNews. News and resources are available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.
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