Neurology
Michael Benatar, M.D.
Professor of Neurology and Public Health Sciences; Chief, Neuromuscular Division; Walter Bradley Chair in ALS Research; Executive Director, ALS Center; Vice Chair for Clinical and Translational Research
Dr. Michael Benatar is Professor of Neurology and Public Health Sciences, Chief of the Neuromuscular Division, Vice Chair for Clinical and Translational Research, and Walter Bradley Chair in ALS Research at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He serves as Executive Director of the ALS Center at the University of Miami. His research has been instrumental in establishing blood neurofilament light (NfL) as a biomarker in ALS therapy development, and he is leading first-in-class pre-s
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Education & Training
- Medical School: MBChB (Medical Degree)
- Graduate: MS, DPhil
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Boca Raton Regional Hospital
- Memorial Hospital West
Experience
30+ years in practice