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Miguel Pappolla, MD, Neurology, Houston, TX, HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

MiguelAngelPappollaMDPhD(He/Him)

Neurology Houston, TX

Pain Medicine

Professor of Neurology, UTMB. Medical Director, St. Michael's Neurology and Pain Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Pappolla's training includes several residencies and fellowships (Neurology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology; fellowships: Neuropathology, Pain Medicine -Interventional-). This training required 11 additional years of formal medical education (following graduation from Medical School) all pursued in programs accredited by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Dr. Pappolla holds board-certifications in 5 disciplines of Medicine (Pain Medicine, Neurology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology and Neuropathology). He has served the public at large for over 20 years as a consultant for the NIH (National Institutes of Health) and a full Professor or Faculty at several medical schools (LSU New Orleans, Mount Sinai Medical School in New York City, University of Texas at Houston and Galveston) where he taught Neurosciences to medical students and medical residents for over 30 years. He has currently a faculty appointment as Professor of Neurology at UTMB. Dr. Pappolla has served as Chairman of Neurosciences in one of the largest tertiary care centers in Mississippi, till his practice was disrupted by hurricane Katrina. His scientific accomplishments include more than 100 publications plus many book chapters in neuroscience. This research is cited in more than 10,000 peer reviewed papers and thousands of textbooks (for review visit https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tKmA4v0AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao)

    Research include: 1. First neuropathological reports of oxidative stress in Alzheimer's disease brain 2. Groundbreaking research on cholesterolemia as an early risk factor for Alzheimer. 3. Identification of unique lesions in Parkinson's disease. He holds several patents for neuroprotective agents. One of this, indole-3-propionic acid, is undergoing extensive research.

    Dr. Pappolla's current clinical practice is limited to Interventional Pain Medicine and Pain Neurology (www.smpsclinic.com).
  • Miguel A. Pappolla, MD, PhD - Google Search

    Pappolla, Miguel A., MD, PhD. Mailing Address: 2646 S Loop W, SUite 106. Houston, TX 77054.

Education & Training

  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    University of Mississippi Medical CenterFellowship, Pain Medicine, 2005 - 2006
  • University of Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
    University of Catalunya, Barcelona, SpainPhD, Human Aging, Cum Laude, 2002
  • University of South Alabama
    University of South AlabamaResidency, Neurology, 1996 - 2000
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
    Cleveland Clinic Foundation ProgramFellowship, Neuropathology, 1984 - 1985
  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterFellowship, Neuropathology, 1983 - 1984
  • Case Western Reserve University
    Case Western Reserve University1983 - 1984
  • Aultman Hospital/NEOMED
    Aultman Hospital/NEOMEDResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1980 - 1983
  • University of Buenos Aires
    University of Buenos AiresClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1982 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1994 - 2024
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2001 - 2018
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2007 - 2011
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License Active through 2004
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1985 - 1994
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology
  • American Board of Pathology Clinical Pathology
  • American Board of Pathology Neuropathology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Pain Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Josephine T. Morse Endowed Professorship in Neuropathology Medical University of South Carolina, 2006
  • Commendation Award for Academic Excellence and Leadership LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, 2006
  • Teaching Award, Department of Neurology. University of South Alabama, Given by graduating Neurology residents, 2001
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Targets for AD treatment: conflicting messages from Gamma-secretase inhibitors.  
    Sambamurti K, Greig NH, Utsuki T, Barnwell EL, Sharma E, Mazell C, Bhat NR, Kindy MS, Lahiri DK, Pappolla MA, J Neurochem, 5/1/2011
  • Amphiphilic amide nitrones: a new class of protective agents acting as modifiers of mitochondrial metabolism.  
    J Med Chem, 7/1/2010
  • Differential Accumulation of Secreted AbetaPP Metabolites in Ocular Fluids.  
    Prakasam A, Muthuswamy A, Ablonczy Z, Greig NH, Fauq A, Rao KJ, Pappolla MA, Sambamurti K, J Alzheimers Dis, 4/22/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Cognitive Impairment in Familial Heterozygous Hypercholesterolemia.
    Pappolla MA, Sambamurti K, Pacheco J, et al, World Congress of Alzheimer’s Congress, Chicago, IL., 7/1/2008
  • Isoprenoids Phenocopy Familial AD Mutations And Regulate Gamma Secretase.
    Sambamurti K, Parkasam A, Venugopal, C, Jayachandran AD, Rao KS, Lahiri DK, Greig NH, Pappolla MA, Zhou Y, The Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD) McCormick Place, , 1/1/2008
  • Alzheimer's Amyloid Protein Precursor and Neurotrophins in Age Related Retinal Degeneration.
    Sambamurti K, Pappolla MA, Granholm A-C, A. Prakasam A, Annual ARVO meeting, FT. Lauderdale, FL., 1/1/2008
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Lectures

  • "Interventional Pain Modalities for Spine Care. A Short Review". (Invited Speaker) 
    Charleston Spine Symposium. - 8/24/2007
  • Cholesterol metabolism, hyperhomocysteinemia and oxidative stress: Novel therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease. (Invited Symposium Speaker) 
    9th International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, Philadelphia, PA. - 7/1/2004
  • Cholesterol metabolism: A risk factor and potential therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease. (Invited Symposium Speaker) 
    8th International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders, Stockholm, Sweden. - 7/20/2002
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Other

  • Cholesterol, Oxidative Stress and Alzheimer’s disease. Expanding the Horizons of Pathogenesis. (Review) 
    Pappolla MA, Smith MA, Bryant-Thomas T, Bazan N, Petanceska S, Perry G, Thal LJ, Sano M, Refolo LM, Free Radic Biol Med
    1/1/2002
  • Inhibition of Alzheimer’s Beta Amyloid Fibril Formation. 
    Pappolla M, Bozner P, Zagorski M, Shao H, Frangione B, Ghiso J, Emerging Therapeutic Targets.
    1/1/1997
  • Oxygen Free Radicals and Amyloidosis in Alzheimer's Disease: Is There a Connection? Editorial. 
    Robakis NK, Pappolla MA, Neurobiol Aging
    1/1/1994

Press Mentions

  • Breakthrough Could Help Relieve Fibromyalgia Pain
    Breakthrough Could Help Relieve Fibromyalgia PainJune 19th, 2019
  • Scientists Spot Unexpected Player in Fibromyalgia
    Scientists Spot Unexpected Player in FibromyalgiaMay 16th, 2019
  • Scientists Spot Unexpected Player in Fibromyalgia
    Scientists Spot Unexpected Player in FibromyalgiaMay 16th, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Cholesterol And AmyloidogenesisNational Institute On Aging2004–2005
  • Melatonin- A New Anti-Amyloidogenic &Antioxidant AgentNational Institute On Aging2003
  • Cholesterol And AmyloidogenesisNational Institute On Aging2003
  • Melatonin- A New Anti-Amyloidogenic &Antioxidant AgentNational Institute On Aging2000–2003
  • Melatonin And Antioxidants As Therapeutic AgentsNational Institute On Aging1998
  • Mutations Oxidative Stress And AmyloidogensisNational Institute On Aging1996–1997
  • Mutations Oxidative Stress And AmyloidogensisNational Institute On Aging1995

Hospital Affiliations