Michael Popovich, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology
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Available to mentor
Michael Popovich, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Qualifications
  • Research Overview
  • Recent Publications
    • Qualifications
    • Fellowship
      University of Michigan, Neurology - Sports Neurology, 2019
    • Residency
      University of Michigan, Neurology, 2018
    • MD
      Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Avenue, 2014
    • MPH
      University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, 130 De Soto Street, 2010
    • BS
      University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 2008
    Research Overview

    • Epidemiologic and economic impacts of infectious diseases using computer simulation models. (2009-2010)
    • The use of exercise in the management of sport-related concussion. (2016-Present)

    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      Headache Characteristics of Pediatric Sport-Related Concussion.
      Popovich MJ, Wright BS, Bretzin AC, Roberts MT, Alsalaheen B, Almeida AA, Lorincz MT, Eckner JT. Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2024 Jun 21; 21 (7): DOI:10.3390/ijerph21070813
      PMID: 39063391
    • Journal Article
      The Evaluation and Management of Concussion to Optimize Safe Recovery.
      Roberts M, Popovich M, Almeida A. Prim Care, 2024 Jun; 51 (2): 269 - 282. DOI:10.1016/j.pop.2024.02.009
      PMID: 38692774
    • Journal Article
      Understanding Abnormal Examination Findings During Concussion Recovery: A Retrospective Chart Review.
      Streicher NS, Popovich M, Almeida A, Alsalaheen B, Ichesco IK, Freeman J, Lorincz M, Eckner JT. Neurol Clin Pract, 2024 Jun; 14 (3): e200284 DOI:10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200284
      PMID: 38699600
    • Journal Article
      Headache Characteristic Changes During the Typical Recovery Period After Pediatric Sport-related Concussion (P2-14.001)
      Wright B, Roberts M, Eckner J, Lorincz M, Almeida A, Popovich M. Neurology, 2024 Apr 9; 102 (17_supplement_1): DOI:10.1212/wnl.0000000000206221
    • Journal Article
      Orthostatic Vital Signs After Sport-related Concussion: A Cohort Study (P2-14.007)
      Sas A, Gillenkirk A, Almeida A, Popovich M, Grant J, ichesco I, Lorincz M, Eckner J. Neurology, 2024 Apr 9; 102 (17_supplement_1): DOI:10.1212/wnl.0000000000205364
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      5.1 Changes in vestibular ocular motor screen (VOMS) scores in adolescents treated with vestibular rehabilitation after sport-related concussion. A case control comparison to healthy controls
      Alsalaheen B, Almeida A, Popovich M, Lorincz M, Munday C, Eckner J. 2024 Jan; a25.2 - a2a26. DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2023-concussion.68
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      5.2 Changes in neck disability index scores in adolescents treated with cervical physical therapy after sport-related concussion. A case series
      Alsalaheen B, Almeida A, Popovich M, Lorincz M, Munday C, Eckner J. 2024 Jan; a26.1 - a2a26. DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2023-concussion.69
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      7.21 Development of the post-concussion collegiate return-to-learn protocol using a modified Delphi approach
      Memmini A, Popovich M, Schuyten K, Herring S, Scott K, Clugston J, Choe M, Bailey C, Alison Brooks M, Anderson S, McCrea M, Kontos A, Wallace J, Register-Mihalik J, Kasamatsu T, McLeod TV, Rawlins MW, Snedden T, Akani B, Orr L, Kaplan M, Hasson R, Rifat S, Broglio S. 2024 Jan; a120.2 - a1a120. DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2023-concussion.314