Michel T Torbey MD

Neurology•Albuquerque, NM

Spinal Disorder, Vascular Neurology, Neurocritical Care

Professor of Neurology, University of New Mexico

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900 Camino de SaludAlbuquerque, NM 87131

Education & Training

UMass Chan Medical SchoolResidency, Neurology, 1996 - 1999
Johns Hopkins UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1996
American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

NM State Medical License 2018 - 2028
OK State Medical License 2024 - 2025
OH State Medical License 2010 - 2019
WI State Medical License 2003 - 2013
MA State Medical License 1997 - 2004
MD State Medical License 2001 - 2003
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FCCM) American College of Critical Care Medicine

Clinical Trials

Albumin in Acute Ischemic Stroke Trial Start of enrollment: 2006 Jun 01
Terminated
Phase 3
Cardiac Arrest Recovery EEG Study Start of enrollment: 2007 Aug 01
Unknown status
Clot Lysis: Evaluating Accelerated Resolution of Intraventricular Hemorrhage Phase III Start of enrollment: 2009 Jul 01
Completed
Phase 3
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and Robot-Assisted Practice of Activities of Daily Living Start of enrollment: 2008 Nov 01
Completed
Phase 1
Stroke Hyperglycemia Insulin Network Effort (SHINE) Trial Start of enrollment: 2012 Apr 01
Completed
Phase 3
Glyburide Advantage in Malignant Edema and Stroke - Remedy Pharmaceuticals Start of enrollment: 2013 Jun 13
COMPLETED
PHASE2
Study of Procoagulation Markers in Stroke Patients Start of enrollment: 2012 Aug 01
Completed
Minimally Invasive Surgery Plus Rt-PA for ICH Evacuation Phase III Start of enrollment: 2013 Dec 30
Completed
Phase 3
Tenecteplase Versus Alteplase in Ischemic Stroke Management (TALISMAN) Start of enrollment: 2015 Jan 01
Withdrawn
Phase 2, Phase 3
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Tauroursodeoxycholic acid reduces brain lesion volume and cortical edema in a rat model of Traumatic brain injury.
Eder Cáceres, Pascal Salazar, Michel T Torbey, Colin M Wilson, Denis E Bragin
Brain Research. 2025-06-07
Penetrating Brain Injury: Bridging Global Disparities in Care and Advancing Management Strategies.
Ronald Alvarado-Dyer, Ali Mansour, Roxanna Garcia, Sameera Puri, Walter Videtta
World Neurosurgery. 2025-05-23
A Large Lambl's Excrescence Causing Embolic Stroke in a Young Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
Hadi Abou-El-Hassan, Yusra Azhar, Asad Ikram, Tobias Kulik, Michel T Torbey
The Neurohospitalist. 2024-07-01

Press Mentions

National Leader in Neurology and Neurocritical Care Chosen to Lead at OU Health, University of Oklahoma College of MedicineAugust 26th, 2024
How Should Neurologists Talk to Decision-Makers for Patients in the Neuroscience ICU?: There's Room for Improvement, Surveys FoundMay 18th, 2017
Drug Use and Unique MRI Pattern Associated with Amnestic SyndromeMarch 16th, 2017
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Grant Support

The Southwestern Stroke Alliance Regional Coordinating CenterUNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO HEALTH SCIS CTR2023–2028

Professional Memberships

American College of Critical Care Medicine - SCCM
Fellow