MD · PhD · American Board-Certified

Precision in breast imaging.
Empowerment in women's health.

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.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterColumbia UniversityUniversity of WürzburgUniversity of AucklandEnglish & Arabic
Dr. Dana Haddad
Dr. Dana Haddad in clinic
About

Trained in New York. Leading breast care in Dubai.

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.

15+Years of experience
4Countries of training & practice
1st & onlyAmerican Board-Certified Consultant Breast & Interventional Radiologist in the UAE
Expertise

The full spectrum of multimodality breast imaging and intervention.

01

Mammography & Tomosynthesis

Screening and diagnostic 2D/3D mammography, including contrast-enhanced mammography for problem-solving and high-risk evaluation.

02

Breast Ultrasound

Targeted and supplemental ultrasound, including for dense breast tissue and younger patients.

03

Breast MRI

High-risk screening MRI, extent-of-disease evaluation and treatment-response assessment.

04

Image-Guided Biopsy

Ultrasound-guided, stereotactic and MRI-guided biopsies; pre-surgical localisation.

05

Personalised Risk & Screening

Individual risk assessment and tailored screening plans for women at elevated lifetime risk of breast cancer.

06

Second Opinions

Expert review of outside imaging, biopsy results and treatment plans — so every decision is an informed one.

Journey

Four countries. One focus.

New Zealand

University of Auckland

Medical degree (MD).

Germany

University of Würzburg

PhD, Cancer Biology & Imaging.

United States

Mayo Clinic · Columbia University · Memorial Sloan Kettering · Montefiore · Northwell

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.

United Arab Emirates

American Hospital Dubai · Mediclinic Parkview · HealthBay Polyclinic

Deputy Chief, Breast Cancer Center; Consultant Breast & Interventional Radiologist; now Head of Breast Imaging Department.

Speaking · Media · Empowerment

Where medicine meets mindset: speaking that informs, inspires and empowers.

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.

  • Breast cancer prevention & early detection
  • Breast density, personalised screening and high-risk pathways
  • Women's wellness, hormonal health and preventative care
  • Empowering women in medicine and beyond — health literacy, leadership and self-advocacy
  • Navigating health as a high-achieving woman: stress, burnout and resilience
  • Artificial intelligence and the future of breast imaging
Forbes Middle EastMOJEHDubai One TVAl Aan TVEmarat Al YoumKhaleej TimesThe Euro Digest
Speaking & media enquiries
Dr. Dana Haddad
Dr. Dana Haddad
Your health is your foundation — not just to prevent illness, but to live with clarity, confidence and purpose.
Dr. Dana Haddad
Dr. Dana Haddad
Contact

Let's talk about your breast health.

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.

ClinicHealthBay Vitalia — Al Wasl Rd, Jumeirah, Umm Al Sheif, Dubai
breast.imaging@healthbayclinic.com
Appointments800 4272  ·  WhatsApp +971 56 506 5477
LanguagesConsultations in English and Arabic
Dr. Haddad direct+971 56 433 9873
Patient enquiriesdubaibreastimaging@gmail.com
Speaking & mediadanahaddad@gmail.com
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