Michael Popovich, MD
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
      Recommendations for Medical Discharge Documentation and Academic Supports for University Students Recovering From Concussion.
      Memmini AK, Popovich MJ, Schuyten KH, Herring SA, Scott KL, Clugston JR, Choe MC, Bailey CM, Brooks MA, Anderson SA, McCrea MA, Kontos AP, Wallace JS, Mihalik JKR, Kasamatsu TM, McLeod TV, Rawlins MLW, Snedden TR, Kaplan M, Akani B, Orr LCL, Hasson RE, Rifat SF, Broglio SP. J Head Trauma Rehabil, 2023 Jul; 38 (4): E299 - E311. DOI:10.1097/HTR.0000000000000816
      PMID: 36731046
    • Journal Article
      Achieving Consensus Through a Modified Delphi Technique to Create the Post-concussion Collegiate Return-to-Learn Protocol.
      Memmini AK, Popovich MJ, Schuyten KH, Herring SA, Scott KL, Clugston JR, Choe MC, Bailey CM, Brooks MA, Anderson SA, McCrea MA, Kontos AP, Wallace JS, Mihalik JKR, Kasamatsu TM, McLeod TV, Rawlins MLW, Snedden TR, Kaplan M, Akani B, Orr LCL, Hasson RE, Rifat SF, Broglio SP. Sports Med, 2023 Apr; 53 (4): 903 - 916. DOI:10.1007/s40279-022-01788-8
      PMID: 36396900
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Comparing brain MRI outcomes between youth American football and non-football athletes: A report using Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study data
      Ichesco E, Li Y, Schrepf A, Almeida A, Lorincz MT, Kaplan C, Popovich M, Peltier SJ, Harris RE, He X, Eckner JT. 2023 Jan;
    • Journal Article
      Factor Structure for the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool Symptom Scale in Adolescents After Concussion.
      Alsalaheen B, Li Y, Almeida A, Eckner J, Freeman J, Popovich M, Streicher N, He X, Lorincz M. Clin J Sport Med, 2022 Jul 1; 32 (4): 400 - 407. DOI:10.1097/JSM.0000000000000959
      PMID: 34342297
    • Journal Article
      Does Exercise Increase Vestibular and Ocular Motor Symptom Detection After Sport-Related Concussion?
      Popovich M, Almeida A, Lorincz M, Eckner JT, Freeman J, Streicher N, Alsalaheen B. J Neurol Phys Ther, 2021 Jul 1; 45 (3): 214 - 220. DOI:10.1097/NPT.0000000000000356
      PMID: 33782346
    • Journal Article
      Do male and female adolescents report symptoms differently after concussion?
      Alsalaheen B, Almeida A, Eckner J, Freeman J, Ichesco I, Popovich M, Streicher N, Lorincz M. Brain Inj, 2021 May 12; 35 (6): 698 - 704. DOI:10.1080/02699052.2021.1896034
      PMID: 33689531
    • Journal Article
      Use of supervised exercise during recovery following sports-related concussion
      Popovich M, Almeida A, Freman J, Eckner JT, Lorincz M, Sas A. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, 2021 Mar 1; 3-1 (2): 127 - 132. DOI:10.1097/JSM.0000000000000721
    • Journal Article
      Symptom Provocation During Aerobic and Dynamic Supervised Exercise Challenges in Adolescents With Sport-Related Concussion.
      Popovich M, Sas A, Almeida AA, Freeman J, Alsalaheen B, Lorincz M, Eckner JT. J Athl Train, 2021 Feb 1; 56 (2): 148 - 156. DOI:10.4085/1062-6050-0072.20
      PMID: 33428736