Board-Certified Neurologist in Houston, TX
Expert care for TBI, concussion, chronic pain, and complex neurological conditions — serving Houston and the greater metro area.
Neurological Care for Houston Patients
St. Michael's Neurology & Pain Medicine is Houston's destination for advanced neurological care. Dr. Miguel (Mike) Pappolla, MD, PhD brings decades of academic research and clinical expertise directly to patients in Houston — offering the kind of thorough, unhurried evaluation that is rarely available in a standard insurance-based practice.
Private-Pay Practice
We do not accept health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or any federal or state programs. All fees are due at the time of service. Please call us to discuss fees before scheduling.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Pappolla
- Board-Certified in Neurology
- Board-Certified in Pain Medicine
- MD, PhD — Dual doctorate
- NIH James A. Shannon Director's Award
- Alzheimer's Association Zenith Fellowship
- Former NIH & VA Research Scientist
- 200+ peer-reviewed publications
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Neurological Services Available to Houston Patients
Dr. Pappolla offers a full range of neurological and pain medicine services at our Houston clinic.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Comprehensive TBI evaluation using advanced diagnostic tools including quantitative EEG, neuropsychological testing, and biomarker analysis.
Concussion Management
Expert concussion diagnosis and management protocols for athletes, accident victims, and anyone experiencing post-concussion symptoms.
Chronic Pain
Interventional and medical management of chronic neurological pain conditions, including complex regional pain syndrome and neuropathic pain.
Neurological Evaluation
Thorough neurological workups for headaches, memory concerns, movement disorders, and other complex neurological conditions.
Second Opinion
Expert second opinions for neurological diagnoses, including medical-legal evaluations for personal injury and workers' compensation cases.
Advanced Diagnostics
State-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities including quantitative EEG (qEEG), evoked potentials, and cutting-edge biomarker testing.
Miguel (Mike) Pappolla, MD, PhD
Dr. Pappolla is a board-certified neurologist and pain medicine specialist with over three decades of clinical and research experience. He has held faculty positions at major academic medical centers including the University of Texas Medical Branch, LSU Health Sciences Center, and the Medical University of South Carolina.
His research on Alzheimer's disease, TBI biomarkers, and neurological aging has been published in over 200 peer-reviewed journals. Patients in Houston benefit from this rare combination of research expertise and hands-on clinical care.
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