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Dr. Salim Kanaan

Dr. Salim Kanaan

Neurosurgeon ·
, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

27+ of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Arabic

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About Dr. Salim Kanaan

  • Dr. Salim Kanaan is a highly experienced Consultant Neurosurgeon with over 27 years of expertise in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex brain and spine disorders, with a special focus on brain and spinal tumors.
  • He has held leadership positions at several leading medical centres and university hospitals in Lebanon, where he founded and chaired neurosurgery departments and introduced advanced neurosurgical techniques and intra-operative monitoring technologies.
  • Dr. Kanaan also served as Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Al-Ahsa Hospital in Saudi Arabia and later established and developed a comprehensive neurosurgery program at Zulekha Hospital Dubai.
  • He completed his fellowship training in Neurosurgical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, USA, under the guidance of internationally renowned neuro-oncology experts, further strengthening his expertise in advanced brain and spine tumor surgery.

Conditions treated by Dr. Salim Kanaan

  • Brain Tumors (Adult and Pediatric)
  • Skull Base Tumors
  • Spinal Cord Tumors
  • Metastatic Spine Tumors
  • Intracranial Hemorrhages
  • Epidural and Subdural Hematomas
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage
  • Brain Aneurysms
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
  • Ischemic Stroke with Brain Compression
  • Cervical Disc Disorders
  • Lumbar Disc Herniation
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Spine Disorders
  • Spinal Cord Compression

Area of Interest

  • Brain tumor surgery using advanced neuro-navigation, intra-operative MRI, cortical mapping, and awake craniotomy techniques.
  • Management of intracranial haemorrhages, brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and complex cerebrovascular conditions.
  • Spine and spinal cord surgery, including micro-discectomy, laminectomy, spinal instrumentation, and spinal tumor resection.

Qualification

  • Master of Science (MSc) in Physiology
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • MD in Neurological Surgery
  • Fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Work Experiences

  • Dr Salim Kanaan has practised neurosurgery at several tertiary care medical centres and university hospitals in Lebanon, where he founded and chaired neurosurgery departments and introduced modern neurosurgical approaches.
  • He also served as a Consultant Neurosurgeon and Chairman of the Department at Al-Ahsa Hospital in Saudi Arabia.
  • Subsequently, he joined Zulekha Hospital Dubai as Consultant and Head of Neurosurgery, where he established and expanded advanced neurosurgical services.

Certifications (2)

  • Clinical Fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

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Procedures Performed

Aneurysm Clipping
Anterior Cervical Discectomy
Craniotomy
Laminectomy
Lumbar Discectomy

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FAQ's Related to Neurosurgeon

A neurosurgeon treats disorders affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord, and nervous system.

You should consult a neurosurgeon for conditions such as brain tumors, spinal disorders, nerve compression, head injuries, or persistent neurological symptoms.

Common symptoms include headaches, seizures, vision problems, balance difficulties, memory changes, and weakness in the arms or legs.

A spinal tumor is an abnormal growth within or around the spinal cord or spine that may cause pain, weakness, or neurological deficits.

A craniotomy is a surgical procedure in which a portion of the skull is temporarily removed to access the brain.

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