Dr. M. Ihsan Kaadan is the founder of Hakeem Network, a Harvard-trained vascular medicine specialist, and an Assistant Professor of Medicine. Over the past 15+ years, he has led programs across the United States and the Middle East with academic centers, university hospitals, UN agencies, and local organizations to strengthen health systems and expand access to high-quality care.

   An expert in international health policy, Dr. Kaadan focuses on health system reform and digital health innovation, helping partners build scalable, sustainable solutions that improve patient care. He has earned multiple awards, including the prestigious Civil Society Leadership Award, and his work has been featured on Al Araby TV, Modern Healthcare, and Yahoo News.

Areas of Expertise:

Health Policy, Health Systems Strengthening, Vascular Medicine

Chicago, IL

Qualifications

Brandeis University

M.S. International Health Policy & Management.

Concentration: Health System Strengthening

Waltham, MA, USA

2014-2015

Aleppo University

Doctor of Medicine

Aleppo, SY

2006-2012

Education

Certification & Licenses

Clinical Training

American Board Certifications:

Vascular Medicine, 2023-2033

Internal Medicine, 2022-2032

License Certifications:

Illinois License, 2023-2026

Other Certifications:

Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI), 2023-2024

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, (ECFMG), 2015

Harvard University / Massachusets General Hospital

Vascular Medicine Fellowship
2022-2023

Boston University Medical Center

Internal Medicine Residency
2018-2021

Portfolio

Health systems & policy / program leadership

• Foundations of Public Health: Building a Healthier Future for Syria (Course Director) — Designed and led a webinar-based course for clinicians and trainees.

• Insulin for Syria (Co-founder & Medical Director, SAMS) — Built an insulin and diabetes-medication supply line for Syrian patients.

• Attaa Initiative – Primary Care for Displaced Families (Primary Care Physician) — Provided comprehensive primary care to displaced women and children in Aleppo.

• Syrian Society for Scientific Research (Co-founder & Executive Board Member) — Helped launch NGO to advance scientific research in Syria.

• United Nations Environment Programme – West Asia (Youth Advisor) — Advised on youth engagement; represented regional perspectives at international forums.

• Arab Thought Foundation (Youth Ambassador to Syria) — Advanced cultural and development initiatives; organized stakeholder meetings.

• Arab Youth Climate Movement (Co-founder & National Coordinator) — Organized a regional, youth-led climate action network across MENA.

Clinical program development & service line design

• Vascular Medicine Program – Academic Medical Center, Chicago, IL (USA) — Built a multidisciplinary vascular medicine program, including clinical pathways, referral networks, quality metrics, and education for trainees and staff.

Digital health, research & innovation

• Mobile App for Family Caregivers (Alzheimer’s) – Waltham, MA (USA) — A caregiver-support app.

• Larvicide Automatic Dispenser (LAD) – Zika Response Device (Co-creator) — An automated larvicide dispenser; recognized with multiple grants/awards (e.g., Zika Innovation Awards, CGI U, IDIN; MGH Hackathon “Most Implementable Solution”).

• Digital Cardiology – AF Detection via Mobile Application (Researcher/Co-author) — Assessed diagnostic accuracy of a smartphone-based atrial fibrillation tool.

• Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) – Cardiovascular Genetics (Researcher) — Prospective genetics evaluation; contributed to abstracts/publications.

• SCAD & Fibromuscular Dysplasia (Researcher) — Patient screening, data management, and IRB submissions in a multi-center collaboration.

• Atrial Fibrillation: fMRI & Mind-Body Intervention (Researcher) — Evaluated the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program’s impact on arrhythmias using fMRI.

• Health Systems & Outcomes Analyses (Researcher/Co-author) — National-database studies on AF ED utilization and transvenous lead extraction outcomes.

• Medical Education & Outcomes in the Eastern Mediterranean (Author) — analyzing links between medical education and health outcomes.

Media Appearances