Consultant Neurocognitive Geriatrician | GCC Alzheimer's Biomarker Pioneer | MD, FACP, MAGS

Prof.Hanan Sheikh Ibrahim

Alzheimer's Biomarker Diagnostics & Precision Dementia Care

I'm Dr. Hanan Sheikh Ibrahim, MD, FACP, MAGS — a U.S.-trained, American Board–certified Neurocognitive Geriatrician with over 25 years of clinical experience across the UAE and United States. I serve as Dementia Lead and Neurocognitive Consultant at the Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, and hold an academic appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University. I pioneered the clinical implementation of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers in the GCC, translating blood-based and imaging biomarkers into real-world diagnostic and care pathways for early detection and management of cognitive disorders.

25+

Years of Medical Experience

11+

Years at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

20+

International Presentations

Dr. Hanan Sheikh Ibrahim, MD, FACP, MAGS - Consultant Neurocognitive Geriatrician, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
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About Me

Dr. Hanan Sheikh Ibrahim, MD, FACP, MAGS - Consultant Neurocognitive Geriatrician, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

I am Dr. Hanan Sheikh Ibrahim, MD, FACP, MAGS — a Consultant Neurocognitive Geriatrician and Dementia Lead at the Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. With over 25 years of clinical, academic, and leadership experience across Syria, the United States, and the UAE, I have dedicated my career to advancing brain health, early dementia detection, and precision cognitive care. I pioneered the implementation of Alzheimer's biomarkers in the GCC, established Memory and Geriatric Clinics across the UAE, and developed innovative geriatric care models including the MACE program. I am an international speaker, published researcher, and committed academic mentor across the U.S. and GCC.

Precision Medicine

I translate cutting-edge Alzheimer's biomarkers into real-world clinical care pathways across the GCC

Women's Brain Health

I advance sex-informed approaches to early detection of cognitive decline in high-functioning women

Digital Innovation

I develop immersive VR-based technologies to transform dementia care and patient experience

Academic Leadership

I mentor the next generation of physicians through fellowship education in the U.S. and GCC

Qualifications

  • Geriatric Fellowship — Acute, Sub-Acute & SNF Care - Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2002 - 2003)
  • Internal Medicine Board Residency Training - University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, Shadyside (1999 - 2002)
  • Pulmonary Fellowship & Residency Training - University Hospital & Red Crescent Hospital (1991 - 1996)
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Damascus University, Faculty of Medicine (1982 - 1992)

Professional Memberships

Fellow, American College of Physicians (FACP) — since 1999

Member, American Geriatric Society (AGS) — since 2002

Member, The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) — since 2014

Member, Alzheimer's Association ISTAART — since 2015

Member, Board of Emirati Osteoporosis Association — since 2007

Member, Emirati Medical Association — since 2004

Member, Ohio Medical Society — since 2002

Member, Pennsylvania Medical Society — since 2001

Member, American Medical Association — since 1999

Member, Syrian Thoracic Association — since 1996

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Outstanding experience from start to finish. The team was knowledgeable, friendly, and made me feel comfortable throughout.

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Highly recommend! The service was prompt, efficient, and the attention to detail was remarkable. Very satisfied!

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Professional, courteous, and efficient. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect.

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Amazing service! The team was responsive, professional, and truly cared about providing the best experience possible.

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Top-notch service quality. Everything was handled professionally and efficiently. Would definitely recommend to others.

Sarah Johnson

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Excellent service! The staff was very professional and attentive. The overall experience exceeded my expectations.

Michael Chen

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Outstanding experience from start to finish. The team was knowledgeable, friendly, and made me feel comfortable throughout.

Emily Rodriguez

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Highly recommend! The service was prompt, efficient, and the attention to detail was remarkable. Very satisfied!

David Thompson

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Professional, courteous, and efficient. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect.

Lisa Anderson

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Amazing service! The team was responsive, professional, and truly cared about providing the best experience possible.

James Wilson

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Top-notch service quality. Everything was handled professionally and efficiently. Would definitely recommend to others.

Sarah Johnson

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Excellent service! The staff was very professional and attentive. The overall experience exceeded my expectations.

Michael Chen

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Staff Professionalism

Outstanding experience from start to finish. The team was knowledgeable, friendly, and made me feel comfortable throughout.

Emily Rodriguez

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3 weeks ago
Service Quality

Highly recommend! The service was prompt, efficient, and the attention to detail was remarkable. Very satisfied!

David Thompson

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2 months ago
Overall Experience

Professional, courteous, and efficient. The staff went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect.

Lisa Anderson

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Amazing service! The team was responsive, professional, and truly cared about providing the best experience possible.

James Wilson

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Top-notch service quality. Everything was handled professionally and efficiently. Would definitely recommend to others.

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Professional Experience

Career journey and professional roles

Dementia Lead & Neurocognitive Consultant

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi — Neurological Institute

Abu Dhabi, UAE
2023 - Present
Full-time

I serve as Dementia Lead and Neurocognitive Consultant at the Neurological Institute. I lead the Brain Health Clinic, pioneer Alzheimer's biomarker implementation in the GCC, and serve as Research Preceptor for NYU Neurobiology students and Faculty Preceptor for the ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program.

2+ years

Consultant Physician

Rochester Regional Health

New York, USA
2020 - 2023
Full-time

I provided specialist consultancy in geriatric and internal medicine, taught geriatric medicine to fellows and residents, and served as core faculty member of the Geriatric Fellowship Committee and Curriculum Steering Committee.

3 years

Consultant Physician

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE
2014 - 2020
Full-time

I provided specialist geriatric and neurocognitive care including dementia, executive function, and frontal lobe consultations. I served as Academic Lead, Quality Officer, Preoperative Clinic Physician Lead, and member of multiple institutional committees including Ethics, Formulary & Therapeutics, and Medical Education Advisory.

6 years

Consultant Geriatrician

Zayed Military Hospital

Abu Dhabi, UAE
2010 - 2014
Full-time

I established the Memory Clinic and Geriatric Clinic, led the Post-Op Delirium Program, innovated the MACE geriatric model — the first of its kind in the UAE — and designed policies for the Acute Geriatric Unit and Home Care for the UAE Ministry of Health.

4 years

Geriatrician & Internist

American Hospital Dubai

Dubai, UAE
2004 - 2010
Full-time

I led the Ambulatory Memory and Geriatric Clinic, headed the interdisciplinary geriatric team, led the MACE perioperative program, and ran the Dementia and Osteoporosis Clinics.

6 years

Attending Physician & Consultant

Adams County Hospital

West Union, Ohio, USA
2003 - 2004
Full-time

Served as attending physician and consultant following completion of geriatric fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

1 year

Pulmonologist & ICU Specialist

Red Crescent Hospital

Damascus, Syria
1996 - 1997
Full-time

Practiced as pulmonologist and intensive care specialist in Damascus, Syria.

1 year

Professional Certifications

Continuing education and specialized training certifications

ABIM — Geriatric Medicine Recertification

American Board of Internal Medicine

2013

ABIM — Internal Medicine Recertification

American Board of Internal Medicine

2012

ABIM — Geriatric Medicine Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

2003

ABIM — Internal Medicine Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

2002

ECFMG Certification

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

1998

ACLS — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

American Heart Association

2023

BLS — Basic Life Support

American Heart Association

2023

CITI Certification

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative

2022

Pulmonary Medicine Specialty Board

Ministry of Health, Damascus, Syria

1996

Core Competencies

Expertise and specialized skills in occupational therapy

Clinical & Diagnostic

Neurocognitive AssessmentAlzheimer's Biomarker DiagnosticsAmyloid PET ImagingBlood-based Biomarker TranslationMild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) DetectionExecutive Function AssessmentFrontal Lobe Battery ConsultationGeriatric Functional AssessmentFrailty AssessmentDelirium ManagementDementia Care & ManagementPerioperative Geriatric CarePulmonology & Intensive CareOsteoporosis ManagementWomen's Brain HealthPrecision Medicine

Research & Innovation

Clinical ResearchAlzheimer's Disease ResearchDigital Health InnovationVirtual Reality in Dementia CareScientific Publishing (Nature Portfolio)Biomarker ResearchSex Differences in NeurodegenerationCardiovascular & Cognitive ResearchGeriatric Model Innovation (MACE)

Academic & Education

Medical EducationGeriatric Fellowship TrainingAcademic MentorshipCurriculum DevelopmentResidency Program FacultyClinical Teaching — CCLCM, CWRUArab Board Residency ProgramNYU Research Preceptorship

Leadership & Management

Healthcare Quality & AccreditationBrain Health Clinic LeadershipDementia Program LeadershipGeriatric Unit EstablishmentCommittee LeadershipPatient SafetyMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipUAE Ministry of Health Policy Design

Licenses & Jurisdictions

New York State Medical LicenseOhio State Medical LicenseHAAD — Health Authority Abu DhabiDOH — Department of Health DubaiSyrian Medical License

Languages

Arabic (Native)English (Fluent)

Awards & Honors

Recognition for academic excellence and professional achievements

Team Excellence Award Q1 2018

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
2018

Awarded Team Excellence recognition for outstanding contribution to clinical and institutional goals at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Recognition Award — CNS Disorders & Therapeutics Conference

3rd International Conference on CNS Disorders, Vienna, Austria
2017

Received international recognition for my presentation on pseudobulbar affect, cognitive dysfunction, and depression in poorly controlled diabetes.

Individual Excellence Award Q1 2017

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
2017

Awarded Individual Excellence recognition for outstanding personal contribution to patient care and clinical leadership.

Certificate of Appreciation — 1st Abu Dhabi Geriatric Medicine Conference

Abu Dhabi Geriatric Medicine Conference
2017

Received Certificate of Appreciation for my contribution and presentation at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Geriatric Medicine Conference.

Recognition Award — Vascular Dementia Conference

6th International Conference on Vascular Dementia, Amsterdam
2017

Received international recognition for my abstract presentation on diabetes and cognitive dysfunction.

Certificate of Appreciation — Internal Medicine Conference

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
2016

Recognized for my contribution to the Internal Medicine Update Conference at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

EMNIS Brain Conference 2025 — Featured Speaker

Emirates Neurological Society (EMNIS)
2025

Invited to present on advancing Alzheimer's awareness and early detection strategies in the UAE, with coverage featured in Gulf News and Khaleej Times.

Languages

Multilingual capabilities for better patient communication

Arabic

Native or bilingual proficiency

English

Full professional proficiency

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Specialized Training

Additional courses and professional development

CITI — Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative

CITI Program

2022

ACLS — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

American Heart Association

2023

BLS — Basic Life Support

American Heart Association

2023

National Medical Board Basic and Clinical Courses

Stanley H. Kaplan Medical Institute, Syracuse, NY

1997 - 1998

Volunteer Cardiac Echography Training — Pulmonary Clinic

Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, New York

1998 - 1999

Geriatric Fellowship — Acute, Sub-Acute & Ambulatory Care

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio

2002 - 2003

Community Involvement

Giving back to the community through volunteer work

Volunteer Physician — Cardiac Echography Training

Crouse Hospital — Pulmonary Clinic

Volunteered as a physician at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, New York, gaining hands-on training in cardiac echography and supporting the pulmonary clinic team.

Speaker & Member, Board of Emirati Osteoporosis Association

Emirates Osteoporosis Society

Served as a board member of the Emirati Osteoporosis Association and delivered public presentations on osteoporosis types, symptoms, and risks to raise community awareness in the UAE.

Medical Expert — Geriatric Disease Awareness

Dubai Eye Radio

Participated as a medical expert on Dubai Eye Radio, delivering public health awareness content on geriatric diseases to the wider UAE community.

Medical Expert — Alzheimer's Awareness

Abu Dhabi Public TV

Featured on Abu Dhabi Public TV to raise public awareness about Alzheimer's disease, its early signs, and the importance of timely diagnosis.

Medical Expert — Aging Brain & Dementia

Sky News Arabia

Featured on Sky News Arabia in a televised segment on aging brain and dementia, contributing to regional public health education and awareness.

Geriatric Fellowship Curriculum Steering Committee Member

NHS UAE — Geriatric Fellowship Curriculum

Contributing to the development and steering of the Geriatric Fellowship Curriculum for the National Health Service UAE, shaping the future of geriatric medicine training in the country.

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Email

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Locations

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi — Neurological Institute, Brain Health Clinic
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