Bruce Harvey Dobkin MD

Summary

• Bruce Dobkin, MD, is a neurologist based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in neurorehabilitation and vascular neurology. He completed his medical education at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, followed by an internship and residency in internal medicine and neurology at UCLA. He has been a Professor of Clinical Neurology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA since 1988, where he also serves as a Co-Director and Co-Director of the UCLA Stroke Center. Dr. Dobkin has held various leadership roles and has clinical experience in general neurology, stroke treatment, ischemic stroke therapy, physical therapy, and managing traumatic brain injuries. His publications focus on robotic-assisted rehabilitation for upper extremities, neuroplasticity, and stroke rehabilitation. He has led several clinical trials related to stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, including honors from the American Society for NeuroRehabilitation and the Prince von Donnersmarck Foundation.