How I Distinguish Between Concussion, TBI, and Stroke
A traumatic brain injury can disrupt life in an instant — and its effects often persist long after the initial event. Here's how I approach the diagnostic process.
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Miguel (Mike) Pappolla, MD, PhD — Neurologist in Houston
Houston neurologist and board-certified interventional pain medicine specialist offering personalized care for TBI, concussion recovery, and chronic pain throughout the Greater Houston Area.
2646 S Loop W, Houston, Texas, 77054
Houston Neurologist Specialties
Expert Neurological Care in Houston
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
As a TBI specialist in Houston, I use advanced diagnostics and evidence-based therapies to support recovery and help patients regain their quality of life after a brain injury.
Advanced Diagnostics
Concussion Management
As a concussion specialist, TBI expert and board certified neurologist, I provide thorough evaluations and individualized recovery plans — including care for persistent post-concussion syndrome.
Read our latest authoritative publication in the Journal of Clinical Medicine regarding the latest updates on persistent post-concussion syndromeChronic Pain Treatment
My approach to pain management addresses both the physical and emotional dimensions of chronic pain through comprehensive, compassionate neurological care.
Advanced Diagnostics
I use specialized neurological testing and assessments to accurately evaluate brain function and identify the root causes of pain and neurological symptoms.
Meet Your Neurologist
Miguel (Mike) Pappolla, MD, PhD
Neurologist in Houston, TX — Board-Certified in Neurology & Interventional Pain Medicine
I'm a board-certified neurologist in Houston, Texas, and an interventional pain medicine specialist serving patients throughout the Greater Houston Area. My practice focuses on conditions that are often complex and undertreated — traumatic brain injury, concussion, and chronic pain among them. As a TBI doctor and concussion physician in Houston, I take the time to listen, ask the right questions, and build a treatment plan that actually works for you.
Recognition
Awards & Honors
Most Compassionate Doctors Award
Honorary Member Emeritus
Argentinian Society of Pathology
James A. Shannon Director's Award
National Institutes of Health, Washington DC
Commendation Award for Excellence
Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington DC
Teaching Award
Graduating Neurology Residents, University of South Alabama
Zenith Fellowship Award
Alzheimer's Association — $250,000 research fellowship
Weil Award
American Association of Neuropathologists
Cum Laude Doctorate
University of Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
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Returning to Work After a Brain Injury: What I Tell My Patients
A brain injury can affect your career, independence, and confidence. These are the strategies I've seen make the biggest difference.
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Memory, focus, and problem-solving can all be affected after a TBI. I use neuropsychological testing to understand exactly what's going on.
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