Dr. Saad Kanaan
American Board-Certified Headache Specialist
& Neurologist in Dubai
Meet Dr. Saad Kanaan
Dr. Saad Kanaan is an American Board-Certified Headache Specialist and Neurologist in Dubai with more than 10 years of experience diagnosing and treating migraines, chronic headaches, and complex neurological conditions.
His mission is to help patients regain their lives from chronic and debilitating headaches through expert, medical evidence-based care.
Education & Medical Training
Medical School
Dr. Kanaan earned his medical degree from the Jordan University of Science and Technology, where he developed a deep interest in neurology.
Residency in Neurology
Following medical school, he completed a Neurology Residency at the University of Oklahoma, gaining extensive clinical experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of complex neurological disorders.
Advanced Fellowship in Headache Medicine
From his earliest days in medical training, Dr. Saad Kanaan noticed something that would shape his career: patients with headaches were often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or told to “just live with it.” He saw how this invisible pain disrupted lives.
This drive took him to Harvard Medical School, where he completed advanced fellowship training in Headache Medicine. Working alongside global leaders in neurology, he mastered treatments for migraines and chronic headaches.
Professional Experience
For more than 10 years, Dr. Kanaan has practiced in the United States, where he has helped thousands of patients find permanent relief from migraines, tension headaches, cluster headaches, and other complex neurological conditions.
His approach combines the latest medical research with compassionate, individualized care. Living with headaches or migraines can take away your energy, focus, and joy.
Dr. Saad Kanaan’s mission is simple: to help you get your life back.
Now Practicing in Dubai
Today, Dr. Kanaan has brought his expertise to Dubai, working as a headache specialist in Dubai and across the UAE, providing comprehensive neurological therapies and advanced headache and migraine treatments tailored to each patient’s needs.
Areas of Expertise
- Migraines (chronic or episodic)
- Tension-type headaches
- Cluster headaches
- Post-concussive headaches
- Occipital neuralgia
- Trigeminal neuralgia & other facial pain
Why Choose Dr. Saad Kanaan?
- The Only Headache Specialist in Dubai with American Board Certification and Fellowship training in headache medicine.
- Harvard-trained neurologist in advanced migraines and headache care.
- 10+ years of U.S. clinical experience.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
- Medical, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each individual.
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