Dr. Michael Lobatz, MD
Physician
Neurology
Specialty
Brain Injury,
Spinal Cord Injury
Medical Expertise of Dr. Michael Lobatz, MD
Dr. Lobatz specializes in the the treatment and rehabilitation of brain injury, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. He has also participated in numerous medical research trials, including acute stroke intervention, epilepsy, brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions.
About Dr. Michael Lobatz, MD
Michael Lobatz, MD is a board-certified neurologist providing care to patients in the San Diego area at the Neurology Center of Southern California.
Dr. Lobatz serves as Medical Director of the Rehabilitation Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and senior partner in The Neurology Center.
He remains active in academics and serves on the clinical core faculty at the Naval Medical Center San Diego and Scripps Clinic Internal Medicine residency programs.
He also serves as a member of various boards and foundations including the Scientific and Medical advisory board of the Alzheimer Association and is a member of the board of directors of the Head North Foundation and Rancho Santa Fe Foundation.
Dr. Lobatz serves as Medical Director of the Rehabilitation Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and senior partner in The Neurology Center.
He remains active in academics and serves on the clinical core faculty at the Naval Medical Center San Diego and Scripps Clinic Internal Medicine residency programs.
He also serves as a member of various boards and foundations including the Scientific and Medical advisory board of the Alzheimer Association and is a member of the board of directors of the Head North Foundation and Rancho Santa Fe Foundation.
Conditions Treated
Alzheimer's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Spasticity
Stroke
Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Procedures & Services
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
MRI of the Head (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
CT Scan of the Head
Stroke Rehabilitation
Patient Education Resources
How do I know if my mother's forgetfulness has become Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
My father is taking levodopa for his Parkinson's Disease but his condition is worsening again. What can he do next?
Levodopa is the most commonly used medication for treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, it works by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain, which can help to improve symptoms such ...
Levodopa is the most commonly used medication for treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, it works by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain, which can help to improve symptoms such ...
What can I do for my child's frequent headaches?
Frequent headaches in children can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and certain foods or drinks. Here are a few things you can do to help alleviate your child&...
Frequent headaches in children can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and certain foods or drinks. Here are a few things you can do to help alleviate your child&...
What is disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis?
Disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is a type of treatment that aims to slow down the progression of the disease and reduce the frequency and severity of relapses. DMTs work by...
Disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is a type of treatment that aims to slow down the progression of the disease and reduce the frequency and severity of relapses. DMTs work by...
Education & Training
Dr. Michael A. Lobatz is a graduate of the Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine at the University of Illinois in Chicago and then completed his internship and neurology residency at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) where he also served as chief resident during his senior year.
Professional Affiliations
The Neurology Center of Southern California
The Neurology Center of Southern California is the premier neurologic medical group in North San Diego County dedicated to Excellence in Neurologic Care and Research.
The Neurology Center provides diagnostic treatment services for patients with disorders of the nervous system. Our neurologists are affiliated with Scripps Hospital in Encinitas and La Jolla, Tri City Medical Center in Oceanside, Palomar Medical Center in Escondido and Pomerado Hospital in Poway. Many of our neurologists have appointments to the volunteer faculty at UCSD, and are actively involved with the neurology training program there.
The Neurology Center provides diagnostic treatment services for patients with disorders of the nervous system. Our neurologists are affiliated with Scripps Hospital in Encinitas and La Jolla, Tri City Medical Center in Oceanside, Palomar Medical Center in Escondido and Pomerado Hospital in Poway. Many of our neurologists have appointments to the volunteer faculty at UCSD, and are actively involved with the neurology training program there.