Marwan Sabbagh, MD
Primary Location
Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas
- Appointment:
- 702.483.6000
- Fax:
- 702.722.6584
Treatment & Services
- Adult Neurology
- Consultation, Evaluation, And Treatment Adult Neurological Disorders
- Neurocritical Care
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
- Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
- Hydrocephalus Normal Pressure
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View All PlansAbout Marwan Sabbagh, MD
Marwan Noel Sabbagh, MD, board certified neurologist and geriatric neurologist, hopes to work himself out of a job. Considered one of the leading experts in Alzheimer’s and dementia, he is the Camille and Larry Ruvo Endowed Chair for Brain Health and Director of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas. Dr Sabbagh has dedicated his career to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
Dr. Sabbagh is a leading investigator for many prominent national Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment trials. Dr. Sabbagh is on the editorial board for Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and BMC Neurology. He is now editor in chief of Neurology and Therapy. He has authored and co-authored more than 320 medical and scientific articles on Alzheimer’s research.
Dr. Sabbagh is the author of The Alzheimer’s Answer: Reduce Your Risk and Keep Your Brain Healthy, with foreword by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, and of The Alzheimer’s Prevention Cookbook: 100 Recipes to Boost Brain Health. He has edited Palliative Care for Advanced Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Guidelines and Standards for Evidence Based Care and Geriatric Neurology, published in 2014.
He has been recognized with numerous awards, including WestMarc Innovator Award, 2015; Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, 2004; Arizona Business Journal, Healthcare Hero Finalist, 2004; Peter F Drucker Award co-recipient, 1998; and Travel Fellowship Award recipient, American Neurological Association, 1996.
Dr. Sabbagh earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley and his medical degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson. He received his residency training in neurology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, and completed his fellowship in geriatric neurology and dementia at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, where he served on the faculty as assistant professor. Before joining the faculty of the Barrow Neurological Institute where he served for three years, Dr. Sabbagh was with the Banner Sun Health Research Institute for 15 years.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2018
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of California San Diego Medical Center
Geriatric Neurology
San Diego,
CA USA
1997
Residency - Baylor University Medical Center
Neurology
Dallas,
TX USA
1995
Internship - Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Phoenix,
AZ USA
1992
Medical Education - University of Arizona College of Medicine
Tucson,
AZ USA
1991
Undergraduate - University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley,
CA USA
1987
Certifications
- Neurology
Awards & Honors
- Student Summer Fellow, Arizona Cancer Society, 1988
- Student Representative to the Western Federation of Clinical Research, University of Arizona, 1990
- Allistair Karmody Award Finalist, 1991
- Travel Fellowship Award Recipient, American Neurological Association, 1996
- Peter F Drucker Award Co-recipient, 1998
- Dystonia Doctor of Excellence, San Diego County, 2000
- Life Member of the National Registry of Who’s Who #172142, 2001
- Arizona Business Journal, Healthcare Hero Finalist 2004
- Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology 2004
- WestMarc Innovator Award, 2015
Research & Publications
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As of 10/16/2019, Dr. Sabbagh has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Sabbagh receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Roche (Hoffman-La Roche, Ltd.)
- Neuronix
- vTv Therapeutics LLC
- Health and Wellness Partners, Inc.
- Eisai Co., Ltd.
- Med Learning Group
Royalty Payments. Dr. Sabbagh receives or has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- Brain Health Inc.
- The Optimal Cognitive Health Company LLC
Equity Dr. Sabbagh owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, discover, developer:
- Versanum Inc.
- NeuroTau
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168 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
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| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
38 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 11, 2020
Dr. Sabbagh was pleasant and forthright about my condition. He addressed my concerns and answered all of my questions.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2020
Dr. Sabbagh is straight forward, pulls no punches, and explains the facts to us clearly, answers our questions to our satisfaction.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2020
Dr Sabbagh was amazing
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2020
It took 6 months to get my initial appointment then another 7 months before MRI and evaluation were complete with follow up with Dr. Sabaugh.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2020
We were referred back from Dr MARI.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2019
the doctors and staff were fantastic no complaints treated you with upmost respect and care very caring and dedicated staff
Reviewed on Dec 10, 2019
Staff, nurse, and Physician: all were professional and helpful
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2019
Dr. Marwan Sabbagh is an excellent physician who cares about the whole patient and inspires our confidence in his knowledge of many of the physical/chronic conditions his patient is experiencing.
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2019
*Dr. Sabbagh and staff were great.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2019
dr Sabbagh is our dr and we feel very blessed to have him! He is an amazingly brilliant man! He gave us such great care and we feel so lucky to have him seeing us!
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2019
excellent so satisfying and comforting to feel the confidence and direction of what to expect as we identify the level of dementiathe doctor was direct and clear
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2019
I have complete confidence the doctor can help identify problems as they arrive and can resolve I loved his expertise!He gave me comfort and hope as I travel this difficult journey
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2019
Dr sabbagh was very concerned about Joseph's health issues. we were so grateful to be taken care of by him. thank you
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2019
wonderful Dr listened to me and explained it all to me .. felt heard and I trust the Dr is concerned and involved.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2019
In spite of what must be a hectic schedule, the physician took time to indicate what kinds of information will be gathered in order to ascertain where we proceed in future. I felt that even if the diagnosis is dire, at least I can rest assured that everything that can be done will be accomplished through the staff and my efforts.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2019
Tina Kipp, Dr Sabbagh's nurse is outstanding getting back to us.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2019
Dr Sabbagh is over and above. compassionate, brilliant, and listens
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2019
outstanding and friendly staff. Dr. Sabbagh was very professional, thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate.
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2019
Dr Sabbagh is an excellent and caring doctor who listens and answers all your questions to the best of his knowledge. He is brilliant and well up to date with all the new research findings and hope to one day find a cure for ALSD!
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2019
This was by far, one the best patient Dr. relationship I've ever experienced. And I understood every word. this in itself very unique . I'm So Very Much Enjoyed the visit from the Greeting at the front Door to the interaction the Staff as a whole. In short, Best keep secrets. in Vegas for sure.
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2019
We(Patient and Caregiver-Husband) were pleasantly surprised by the courtesy of volunteers and staff members. We are also very satisfied with the amount of time and effort spent by Dr. Sabbagh in performing his interview.
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2019
Dr Sabbagh is very thorough and answers every question.
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2019
we felt very good about Dr S and his student Dr. caring about our reason for seeing them. Mom actually said that she liked him! that's majorly great impression.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2019
Had A GREAT experience with doctor and all staff!
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2019
I have already recommended Dr. Sabbagh to other that have neurological issues.
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2019
Dr. is being very thorough so far.
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2019
Thank u, my doctor, the staff and the facility, are first rate, Thank you again, for being there.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2019
will definitely recommend this provider
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2019
Dr. Sabbagh was extremely thorough with his examination. He addressed any concerns we had. He came prepared to speak of my condition by showing us previous scans. Dr. Sabbagh noted his concerns and shared his diagnosis.
Reviewed on May 22, 2019
I was nervous about the appointment, but the nurse and doctor both made my husband and me feel calmer and comfortable. They answered the questions we asked. And the Dr. gave us a lot of time to answer our questions. We didn't feel like we were being moved along. We felt that the Dr. and nurse answered out questions that made me relax.
Reviewed on May 21, 2019
we couldn't be more pleased with Dr. Sabbagh.
Reviewed on May 14, 2019
Dr. Sabbah is excellent. He is kind and, compassionate and respectful. Very good doesn't accurately describe our experience. We waited so long for answers to what is happening and he gave us that.
Reviewed on May 14, 2019
I was concerned after not being able to see Dr Bernice, but was pleased with my new doctor.
Reviewed on May 14, 2019
Dr is the best ever! very knowledgeable, explains everything, answered questions,professional with a caring kind heart!
Reviewed on May 1, 2019
dr sabbagh was very flexible and accommodating and was very versed in his approach.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2019
In all my nearly 81 years, I believe I can factually state that Dr. S. is as brilliant a doctor as anyone I have ever seen for any medical problem. His knowledge of the broad subject of demential and all it implies that he imparted to me has given me at least 10 more years of fruitful and productive life, something I thought I had lost before coming to this clinic. This is a gift not often received by patients from their physicians. The "Thinking" publication, which I understand Dr. S. had a hand in, was informative on so many levels that I appreciated being given the opportunity to learn so much about Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Brain Health Center.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2019
Dr Sabbagh was very thorough and professional. I look forward to seeing him again.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2019
Dr Sabbagh is the best. He took his time in examining and evaluating dad. He also explained his condition in detail. Dr Sabbagh ordered testing for dad and after the results will set up a plan for his care.