Dr. Haidar Kabbani

Consultant, Paediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist
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Dr. Haidar Kabbani, M.D., is a consultant in the department of paediatrics at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Haidar Kabbani is a distinguished triple board-certified neurologist, child neurologist, and epileptologist with over two decades of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders in children.

Dr. Kabbani’s commitment to excellence has earned him board certifications in neurology, child neurology, and epilepsy. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus Medical School, Syria, before advancing his education in the United States at some of the nation’s most esteemed medical institutions.

Dr. Kabbani’s path to specialisation began with his training in neurology at the University of Kansas, US, followed by a clinical neurophysiology fellowship. It was during this time that he developed a strong passion for paediatric neurology, leading him to pursue further advanced training in paediatric neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. His education continued with a highly regarded epilepsy fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, one of the world’s foremost centres for neurological care.

A recognised expert in paediatric epilepsy, Dr. Kabbani’s clinical practice is dedicated to managing a broad spectrum of neurological conditions, with a special focus on complex epilepsy cases, including those resistant to standard treatments. His deep expertise in clinical neurophysiology, paired with extensive experience in paediatric neurology, allows him to offer cutting-edge care for even the most challenging cases.

Beyond patient care, Dr. Kabbani has significantly contributed to the education of future generations of neurologists, serving as a faculty member at Rush University Medical Center, US, and Loyola University Medical Center, also in the US. His passion for teaching and mentorship has helped shape the careers of many medical professionals.

Dr. Kabbani is a compassionate leader in his field, committed to delivering the highest standard of care and advancing the treatment of paediatric neurological disorders.

Doctor can help with

  • Paediatric neurology
  • Neurology
  • Paediatric epilepsy

Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology, US
  • Child Neurology Society, US
  • Epilepsy Society, US

Licences and certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, US
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Child Neurology, US
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Epilepsy, US

Training and work experience

  • Consultant, Paediatric Neurology and Epileptology

    Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, UAE

  • Assistant Professor of Paediatrics, Neurology

    Rush University Medical Center, US

  • Assistant Professor of Neurology

    Loyola University Medical Center, US

  • Neurologist and Epileptologist

    TriHealth, US

  • Attending Paediatric Neurologist

    Carle Foundation Hospital, US

  • Attending Paediatric Neurologist and Co-Director, Epilepsy Center

    Dayton’s Children’s Hospital, US

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Paediatric Neurology

    Wright State University, US

  • Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist

    King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia

  • Fellowship, Epilepsy

    Cleveland Clinic Foundation, US

  • Attending Adult Neurologist and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Paediatrics (Neurology)

    Iowa Medthodist Medical Center and University of Iowa, US

  • Attending Paediatric Neurologist

    Blank Children’s Hospital, US

Education

  • Resident, Child Neurology

    Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, US
  • Fellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology

    University of Kansas Medical Center, US
  • Resident, Neurology

    University of Kansas Medical Center, US
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

    University of Damascus, Syria

Awards and recognitions

  • Resident Scholarship for Teaching, Annual Meeting for the American Academy of Neurology

    Massachusetts General Hospital, US
  • Top Scholar Fellow Ortho-McNeil Scholarship for Teaching

    University of Kansas Medical Center, US
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