Expert Personal Injury Neurologist in Houston Specializing in TBI, Concussion, and Pain Management
St. Michael’s Neurology & Pain Medicine is a top-tier medical clinic led by Dr. Miguel A. Pappolla, a renowned personal injury neurologist in Houston specializing in traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, and pain management. The clinic offers a unique blend of private practice and academic expertise, providing comprehensive care backed by cutting-edge neuroscience research.
Dr. Pappolla is a full Professor of Neurology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and holds board certifications in five medical specialties: Neurology, Pain Medicine, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, and Neuropathology. His distinguished career includes three full medical residencies, two fellowships, and a PhD in Neuroscience. With more than 100 peer-reviewed publications, his research is cited in thousands of medical textbooks and journals, with several studies reaching over 1,000 citations.
Recognized nationally and internationally, Dr. Pappolla has served as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for over 25 years and continues to actively contribute to neuroscience through ongoing research and academic teaching. His extensive experience makes him a trusted choice for patients and attorneys seeking a personal injury neurologist in Houston for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and medical-legal evaluations.
St. Michael’s Neurology & Pain Medicine offers advanced diagnostics including quantitative EEG, videonystagmography (VNG), neuropsychological testing, and interventional pain management. The clinic also specializes in detailed medical-legal assessments for litigation support, including rebuttal reports and validity analyses related to brain injuries and chronic pain.
Whether you’re recovering from an accident or seeking expert legal documentation, St. Michael’s Neurology & Pain Medicine is your trusted resource for specialized neurological care in Houston.
Awards
Josephine T. Morse Endowed Professorship in Neuropathology Medical University of South Carolina, 2006
Commendation Award for Academic Excellence and Leadership, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, 2006
Teaching Award, Department of Neurology, University of South Alabama, Given by graduating Neurology residents, 2001
Weil Award (awarded to the best study in Neuropathology leading to advancements on mechanisms of disease). American Association of Neuropathologists, 2000
Zenith Fellowship Award Alzheimer’s Association, 2000
Cum Lauded Doctorate Graduate, University of Catalonya, Barcelona, Spain, 2000
Field of Commendation Award, for Academic and Clinical Excellence Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC, 1990
James A. Shannon Director’s Award, ($100,000) National Institutes of Health, 1998
St Michaels Neurology
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American Board of Pathology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
MUSC Health University Medical Center
Houston, Texas 77054
