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
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:
- Eisai Co., Ltd.
- vTv Therapeutics LLC
- Neuronix
- Med Learning Group
- Health and Wellness Partners, Inc.
- Roche (Hoffman-La Roche, Ltd.)
Royalty Payments. Dr. Sabbagh receives or has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- The Optimal Cognitive Health Company LLC
- Brain Health Inc.
Equity Dr. Sabbagh owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, discover, developer:
- NeuroTau
- Versanum Inc.
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128 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
33 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jan 26, 2021
Dr. explained everything very clearly and answered all our questions to our satisfaction.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2021
love the clinic it has helped me in diagnosing my Dementia Dr Sabbagaugh is the best
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2021
Dr Sabbaugh is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to explain and answer all my questions ... he has helped me to trust that myjouney thru dementia may be less scary
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2020
Dr. Sabbah is a extremely smart, professional caring Doctor that puts the needs of his patients first... He always listens to my concerns and answers all questions thoroughly so I can understand the process and all next steps... In my book, he is 2nd to none ! Would not want my mother in anyone else's hands .....
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2020
very good experience. Everyone at the clinic is very nice and helpful. I like Dr Mahvah very much. He makes me feel comfortable and at ease. He answers all my questions. He listens and is kind.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2020
Doctor Sabbagh was very professional, thorough, courteous, and efficient
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2020
Dr Sabbagh is so professional and so compassionate.We believe we are receiving sound advice and direction from him.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2020
the staff was wonderful....so was Dr Sabbagh.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2020
Dr Sabbagh is the best physican ever -he is so caring and listens to what the patient has to say and answers to the best of his knowledge.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2020
most caring doctor who listens to the patient's needs/concerns. Dr Sabbagh is most updated in his research and shares his knowledge and new promising treatments with his patients. Gives the patient hope and lifts their spirits!!!
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2020
I am so glad I found Dr Sabbagh ! he is caring, Listens to all my concerns as a caregiver I need his guidance and help
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020
I've stayed a patient of Dr. Sabbagh even though I live in Arizona. I have great respect for him.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2020
After a few video consultations with Dr Sabbagh, I felt it was important to see him in person. Dr Sabbagh scheduled an in-person testing to be done prior to our actual appointment. Even with the Covid issues, everything went well.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2020
Very impressed with all affiliated at Cleveland Clinic. Unlike any experience we've had with other providers.
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2020
amazing experience from scheduling to doctor to check out!
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2020
our experience with doctor sabbath and his assistance has been very good all question answer and understanding Alzheimer's .
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2020
we found the care and concerns of the doctor nurses and assistants very caring
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2020
Excellent doctor.....Excellent experience!!
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2020
I appreciated very much that the doctor took the time to ask questions to the caregiver
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2020
We were so impressed with the Dr.'s concern, clear and concise explanations and ultimate proposed game plan
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2020
very poor transmission of information between personel,dates times and names and atients Excellent once Dr Sabbagh was on the line
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2020
The Dr. was excellent
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2020
Dr Sabbagh is an outstanding, caring, super intelligent and most knowledgeable doctor around and very much in demand.
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2020
Number 1 doctor is Dr Sabbagh -hopefully we will be able to have clones of him throughout this world
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020
EXCELLENT, beyond anything we were expecting. Dr. Sabbagh was extremely knowledgeable & caring & provided possible solutions that no other doctors have in the past. Gave hope my mental & physical problems can be improved.
Reviewed on May 5, 2020
The experience was good but I much prefer seeing Dr Sabbagh in person
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2020
Dr. Sabbagh listened intently to my questions and concerns. He took an ample amount of time with his explanations and suggestions for imporoving my health.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2020
Dr S is the best!!!
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2020
Our experiences with everyone on Dr. Sabbagh's team have been exceptional. I have complete trust in Dr. Sabbagh and his team.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2020
Doctor Sabbagh was excellen; explained everything so well.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2020
Dr. Sabbagah (hope that's the right spelling) was appropriate, helpful, knowledgeable, probing without being invasive and overall very helpful - I felt that I'm finally in good hands.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2020
Dr. Sabbagh has always been very professional, extremely knowledgeable, very patient and kind. He takes time to explain all options and ensures I understand all treatments and/or medications. He is genuinely concerned about not only my diagnosis, but about my personal well being as well as my family's.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2020
Dr. Sabbagh was pleasant and forthright about my condition. He addressed my concerns and answered all of my questions.