Located in Houston, approximately 15 miles from Pearland via TX-288 North.

Neurologist Serving Pearland, TX

Pearland patients can access Dr. Pappolla's expertise in TBI, concussion, chronic pain, and complex neurological conditions — just a short drive away.

Neurological Care for Pearland Patients

Pearland residents have convenient access to expert neurological care at St. Michael's Neurology & Pain Medicine. Dr. Pappolla's private practice offers thorough evaluations and personalized treatment plans for TBI, concussion, chronic pain, and a wide range of neurological disorders.

Private-Pay Practice

We do not accept health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or any federal or state programs. All fees are due at the time of service. Please call us to discuss fees before scheduling.

Why Patients Choose Dr. Pappolla

  • Board-Certified in Neurology
  • Board-Certified in Pain Medicine
  • MD, PhD — Dual doctorate
  • NIH James A. Shannon Director's Award
  • Alzheimer's Association Zenith Fellowship
  • Former NIH & VA Research Scientist
  • 200+ peer-reviewed publications
  • Fluent in English and Spanish

Neurological Services Available to Pearland Patients

Dr. Pappolla offers a full range of neurological and pain medicine services at our Houston clinic.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Comprehensive TBI evaluation using advanced diagnostic tools including quantitative EEG, neuropsychological testing, and biomarker analysis.

Concussion Management

Expert concussion diagnosis and management protocols for athletes, accident victims, and anyone experiencing post-concussion symptoms.

Chronic Pain

Interventional and medical management of chronic neurological pain conditions, including complex regional pain syndrome and neuropathic pain.

Neurological Evaluation

Thorough neurological workups for headaches, memory concerns, movement disorders, and other complex neurological conditions.

Second Opinion

Expert second opinions for neurological diagnoses, including medical-legal evaluations for personal injury and workers' compensation cases.

Advanced Diagnostics

State-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities including quantitative EEG (qEEG), evoked potentials, and cutting-edge biomarker testing.

Your Physician

Miguel (Mike) Pappolla, MD, PhD

Dr. Pappolla is a board-certified neurologist and pain medicine specialist with over three decades of clinical and research experience. He has held faculty positions at major academic medical centers including the University of Texas Medical Branch, LSU Health Sciences Center, and the Medical University of South Carolina.

His research on Alzheimer's disease, TBI biomarkers, and neurological aging has been published in over 200 peer-reviewed journals. Patients in Pearland benefit from this rare combination of research expertise and hands-on clinical care.

Full biography & credentials
Dr. Miguel Pappolla — Neurologist serving Houston and surrounding areas

Schedule Your Appointment from Pearland

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