Dr Zain Kenderian, a physician-entrepreneur and the current CEO of Bascom Palmer August Medical Eye Institute (BPAMEI) in Abu Dhabi, has built a distinguished career at the intersection of healthcare innovation and public service. Born in 1982, Dr Kenderian holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) with honours from the University of Baghdad and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. His work has been instrumental in bringing world-class medical expertise to the UAE while addressing critical humanitarian needs across the region.
More recently, my focus shifted to specialised healthcare ventures. I co-founded August Medical cereneo’s Center for Neurological Rehabilitation in Dubai. Currently, as CEO of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Abu Dhabi, I successfully negotiated the partnership to bring Bascom Palmer Eye Institute — ranked #1 in the US — to the UAE, launching our first phase in late 2024 to address the region’s ophthalmology needs directly.
