Dr. Dana Haddad is the UAE's first and only American Board-Certified Consultant Breast and Interventional Radiologist — Head of Breast Imaging at HealthBay Polyclinic, Dubai, and an international speaker on early detection and personalised screening.
Dr. Dana Haddad is an American Board-Certified Consultant Breast and Interventional Radiologist with subspecialty fellowship training in breast and oncologic imaging from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York. She completed her residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Columbia University, New York, following earlier surgical training at the Mayo Clinic, holds a PhD in Cancer Biology and Imaging from the University of Würzburg, Germany, and earned her medical degree from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Before relocating to Dubai she served as Assistant Professor and attending radiologist at Montefiore Medical Center and Northwell Health. In the UAE she has held senior roles including Deputy Chief of the Breast Cancer Center at American Hospital Dubai and Consultant Breast and Interventional Radiologist at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital, and today heads the Breast Imaging Department at HealthBay Polyclinic, building comprehensive, multidisciplinary breast care programmes.
She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, reviews for leading international journals, sits on several radiology committees, and completed leadership training through the Radiology Leadership Institute. She is a passionate advocate for women's health, wellness and preventative care, and for redefining the narratives around women, health and success — especially for women navigating both cultural tradition and modern ambition.
Screening and diagnostic 2D/3D mammography, including contrast-enhanced mammography for problem-solving and high-risk evaluation.
Targeted and supplemental ultrasound, including for dense breast tissue and younger patients.
High-risk screening MRI, extent-of-disease evaluation and treatment-response assessment.
Ultrasound-guided, stereotactic and MRI-guided biopsies; pre-surgical localisation.
Individual risk assessment and tailored screening plans for women at elevated lifetime risk of breast cancer.
Expert review of outside imaging, biopsy results and treatment plans — so every decision is an informed one.
Medical degree (MD).
PhD, Cancer Biology & Imaging.
Surgical training; Diagnostic Radiology residency at Columbia University, New York; breast & oncologic imaging fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; assistant professor and attending radiologist.
Deputy Chief, Breast Cancer Center; Consultant Breast & Interventional Radiologist; now Head of Breast Imaging Department.
With over 15 years in breast imaging, academic research and public education, Dr. Haddad blends science and soul to help women make informed choices, overcome fear and take ownership of their health. Her lived experience across New Zealand, Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East gives her a global, inclusive lens — bridging Western training with regional cultural values.
Through keynotes, corporate wellness sessions, webinars and media appearances in English and Arabic, she translates clinical knowledge into relatable, actionable messages: clarity, confidence and compassion for diverse audiences.
Your health is your foundation — not just to prevent illness, but to live with clarity, confidence and purpose.Dr. Dana Haddad
For appointments and patient enquiries, contact the clinic or email dubaibreastimaging@gmail.com. For speaking, media and collaboration requests, reach Dr. Haddad at danahaddad@gmail.com.