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Badih Adada

Badih Adada, MD

Epilepsy SurgeryFunctional NeurosurgeryVascular NeurosurgeryBrain and Tumor NeurosurgeryNeurosurgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • French
  • Arabic
  • English

Gender

Male

About Badih Adada

Biography

Dr. Badih Adada serves as the chair of the Neurological Institute at the Cleveland Clinic Florida and is the chair of the Department of Neurosurgery . He focuses his practice in the specialized field of skull base and cerebrovascular surgery. Throughout his career, he has performed more than 6,000 operations for patients with complex brain tumors, aneurysms, epilepsy and spinal pathologies. Additionally, Dr. Badih Adada offers deep brain stimulation treatments for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.

He previously held an associate professor appointment at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and was the chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Arkansas Children's Hospital. In this capacity, Dr. Adada instructed surgeons in residency training and assisted with establishing the school’s movement disorder surgery program.

In addition to his practice and teaching, Dr. Badih Adada has contributed his medical expertise as a member of the editorial board of the Yearbook of Neurology and Neurosurgery. He has also published a wide range of book chapters and peer reviewed articles. He is the current holder of the John and Margaret Krupa Chair in Neurosciences.

Patient Stories:
Young Artist with Autism is Living Seizure-Free After Surgery
Father of Three is Seizure-Free After Life Changing Surgery

Locations

  1. Egil and Pauline Braathen Center/Maroone Cancer Center
    • 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Building B, Weston, FL 33331
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2002
  • Residency: University of Montreal, Notre-Dame Hospital, 2001
  • Internship: University of Montreal, St-Luc Hospital, 1996
  • Medical Education: University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine, 1995

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2006

Professional Highlights

  • Member of the Editorial Board "Contemporary Neurosurgery"

Awards

  • Fellow of the American College of surgeons
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Canada
  • America's Top Surgeons

Professional Memberships

American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Congress of Neurological Surgeons; American College of Surgeons; North American Skull Base Society; Canadian Society of Neurological Surgeons; Southern Neurosurgical Society

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2025-10-03, Dr. Adada has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

242 ratings, 39 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    Dr. Adads and the entire surgical staff was amazing. Steph in ICU was so incredible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Dr. Adada explained a lot to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Dr. Adada & Dr. Mossel are very kind & understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Dr. Adada was overwhelmedly personable kind and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    The provider exuded care,compass and professionalism

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Dr. Adada is amazing! The entire surgical team was wonderful and explained every step of the process. Dr. Velasquez & Dr. Burnett were great. Had great interaction with PT/OT. Jessica Golan & Kyle Magley. My nurses were caring, sweet and attentive. I wish I knew all of their names Jennifer, Jessica & Diane.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr. Adada is a professional passionate about doing the best for each patient, he has high levels of knowledge in all topics treated with brain health, and the ability to operate on such a delicate organ and leave it in perfect condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Dr. Adada is excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    I would recommend Dr. Adada to everyone.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Superb experience on every level. I commend all members of the team beginning with the Head of the Neurology Department, Dr. Adada, all the way to the receptionists and schedulers. Highly competent, professional, and courteous. Absolutely the best hospital experience I have had anywhere in the world.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    From the Nurses. Dr. Adada, and Teresa at scheduling.... Everything was so easy and organized. I was impressed with the confidence and bedside manner of everyone in the office. One of the most fluid, kind, and informative medical staff I have ever witnessed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Dr Adana is very empathetic, professional, kind and caring person! We love him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Always have had a great experience with Dr Adada, He is a very caring doctor who truly takes the time to listen to my questions and concerns. I really appreciate his compassion and the way he makes sure I feel heard and cared for at every visit. Highly recommend!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    From diagnosis to surgery, Dr Adana and his team were excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr Adada is amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr.Adada he is a very especial person and he always helps me with my questions! Very helpful and very knowledgeable person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Doctor Is amazing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Dr Adada is a god sent. He the most kindest person I know.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    My experience with the Staff and Physician on other associates with very professional kind and well-mannered

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    My provider is a doctor that does not take chances he gets all the facts before he makes the next move. In my view that is what make him a good provider a good specialist. One who seeks to find the truth and the root of the problem before he makes the his final decision.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Dr. Adada and his team provide superior care based on medical expertise that I trust.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Isabella, who is Dr. Pancorbo's head nurse, is excellent at her job. I truly appreciate her empathy, and responsiveness to my messages and phone calls. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr Adaha is great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    I genuinely appreciated Dr. Adada's bedside manner, his attentiveness to listening to my story, he expressed empathy for my situation, as well as helping with clarity on his experience in myositis and what to expect for my muscle biopsy procedure. It was a great reminder of the difference it makes when you see a doctor that truly cares about each patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Dr. Adada is an excellent professional and an incredible human being. It is evident that he cares about his patients and listens carefully.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr Adada is kind, gentle and explained my medical situation clearly. I felt he related to me as a patient, not a number.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Dr. Adada was very thoughtful, thorough and involved in our conversation. I left there not only fully informed but comforted by the knowledge he shared with me and a detailed plan for the future. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing neurological care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Dr Adada is always very caring and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr. Adada is a wonderful physician!! Caring, helpful and very knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr. Adada is top notch! He is absolutely wonderful to his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Very pleased with Dr Adada and his two assistants!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr Adada is a good professional, very human and caring

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr. Adada is always professional, caring and answers questions you may have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Dr. Adada saved my husbands life. He found and removed a tumor that's another doctor didn't get out. He has a wonderful bedside manner and he cares very much about his patients and their caregivers. I wish Dr. Adada was our doctor for everything.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/9/2025

    Dr Adada and his team was excellent and very tentative to my needs and care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    An exemplary physician. Dr. Adada should be an example to all physicians on how to merge empathy and intellect to fully care for each patient.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Dr adada is awesome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Care was great. Dr. Adada was excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    I feel very confident with dr adada he's very trustworthy and very knowledgeable and the best