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Michael Hoffmann, MD, Neurology, Winter Garden, FL, Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center

MichaelWHoffmannMDPhD, FCP(SA)

Neurology • Winter Garden, FL

Vascular Neurology, Neurodegenerative, Neurocritical Care

Neurology Private Practice: Brainbeatneurology.com, Winter Garden Florida 34787, Professor of Neurology, University of Central Florida, Cognitive Neurology Consultant - Roskamp Institute

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Summary

  • Dr Hoffmann completed his medical degree, MBBch at the University of Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa and subsequent neurology specialization and boards, FCP(SA) Neurol) administered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of South Africa. He completed a stroke fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Neurological Institute of New York, with Dr J.P, Mohr and Dr R. Sacco as mentors. Subsequent senior doctorate degrees in both clinical medicine (MD) and behavioral medicine (PhD) were obtained through the University of  KwaZulu Natal. Dr Hoffmann was promoted to full Professor in 2004 and has held academic appointments in South Africa (UKZN), Canada (Memorial University), United States (University of Kentucky, University of South Florida), courtesy appointments (University of Florida, NOVA South Eastern University) and currently with the University of Central Florida. He was the founding director of the Primary Stroke Center (2002) and Comprehensive Stroke Center, Tampa General Hospital/University of South Florida (2004),  as well as the founding director of the Primary Stroke Center at the James A Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, Florida (2013). Academic positions held at the University of South Florida included, Associate Dean of Academic Assessment, Interim Chair of Neurology and Vice Chair of Neurology. Grant activity has included physician initiated grants awarded by the Medical Research Council of South Africa, the K.M. Browse Award by the College of Medicine of South Africa, NIH-K award through the University of Kentucky BIRCWH program and two University of South Florida internal neuroscience grants. Most recent appointments have included director of the cognitive neurology and stroke programs at the James A Haley VA Hospital in Tampa Florida and currently with the Orlando VA Medical Center. Scholarly activity includes a plenitude of peer reviewed manuscript publications and abstracts, as well as three single author books.

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Education & Training

  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 1999 - 2003
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Stroke, 1990 - 1991
  • Columbia University
    Columbia UniversityMD, Stroke, 1990 - 1991
  • University of the Witwatersrand
    University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1982
  • University of Witwatersrand
    University of WitwatersrandMBBch, Medicine, 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2001 - 2025

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Human Frontal Lobes and Frontal Network Systems: An Evolutionary, Clinical and Treatment Perspective  
    Hoffmann M, ISRN Neurology, 1/1/2013
  • Isolated Frontopolar Cortex Lesion --a Case Study  
    Hoffmann M1, Bar-On R2, Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, 1/1/2012
  • Advances in functional neuroimaging in dementia and potential pitfalls  
    Standley K 1, Brock C1, Hoffmann M 2, Neurology International, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Clinical Mentation Evaluation 
    Michael HoffmannSpringer Press, New YorkEdition 1,2020

Lectures

  • Isolated Frontopolar Cortex Lesion --a Case Study 
    James A Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, Florida (2012); University of Texas, Galveston, Texas (2012); - 1/1/2012
  • Thalamic Semantic Paralexia 
    Cognitive Vascular Center and Stroke Program, Neurology Service, James A Haley VA Hospital, Neurolog - 1/1/2012
  • Improvement of Astatikopsia (Riddoch's phenomenon) after correction of bivertebral stenoses with angioplasty 
    Cognitive Vascular Center and Stroke Program, Neurology Service, James A Haley VA Hospital, Neurolog - 1/1/2012
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Michael Hoffmann, Dr. Michael Hoffmann, MD, Dr. M Hoffmann, Dr. Michael W Hoffmann