Michael R. Dobbs, M.D., M.H.C.M.
Chair of the Clinical Neurosciences Department | Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs | Professor of Clinical Neurosciences | FairfaxWood Endowed Chair of Clinical Neurosciences
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Boca Raton Campus
Michael Dobbs, M.D.
Biography
Michael Dobbs, M.D., is an expert in vascular neurology, particularly the pathophysiology and treatment of amyloidosis – a life-threatening condition characterized by the accumulation of amyloid proteins in various organs, including the brain. He is dedicated to advancing understanding of amyloid fibril formation and exploring therapeutic strategies to dissolve existing deposits. Dobbs is also a prolific author in the field of neurotoxicology. His book, "Applied Neurotoxicology," serves as a practical guide for clinicians to recognize and manage neurotoxic exposures, addressing a critical gap in medical education and practice. Dobbs is instrumental in fostering collaborative research and clinical initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes in neurology.
Education
- University of Kentucky, B.S., Microbiology, 1994
- University of Kentucky College of Medicine, M.D., Medicine, 1998
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, MHCM, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, 2013