Dr. Michael S. Rafii M.D., PH.D.
Neurologist | Neurology
9500 Gilman Dr #0949 La Jolla CA, 92093About
Dr. Michael Rafii is a distinguished Neurologist in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Rafii specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Rafii employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Rafii is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Director, Adult Down Syndrome Clinic Medical Degree
Associate Professor of Neurosciences Medical Degree
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD Other Degree
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Approximate doubling of numbers of neurons in postnatal human cerebral cortex and in 35 specific cytoarchitectural areas from birth to 72 months.
- Orolingual angioedema associated with ACE inhibitor use after rtPA treatment of acute stroke.
- Compendium of cerebrovascular diseases.
- Case 14: a woman with bilateral Bell's palsy.
- Primary care screening for dementia and mild cognitive impairment.
- The pulse of drug development for Alzheimer's disease.
- Comparison of the memory performance index with standard neuropsychological measures of cognition.
- An expanded role for neuroimaging in the evaluation of memory impairment.
- The National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices consensus recommendations for the evaluation and management of dementia in adults with intellectual disabilities.
- Update on Alzheimer's disease therapeutics.
- A phase1 study of stereotactic gene delivery of AAV2-NGF for Alzheimer's disease.
- Preclinical Alzheimer's disease therapeutics.
- Pro: Are we ready to translate Alzheimer's disease modifying therapies to people with Down syndrome?
- Improving Memory and Cognition in Individuals with Down Syndrome.
- Targeting tau protein in Alzheimer's disease.
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