Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

Dr. Michael M. Dowling

Neurology
Texas Health Resources
UT Southwestern Pediatric Neurology Clinic
2350 N Stemmons Fwy, Ste F5400, 
Dallas, TX 
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Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
Texas Health Resources
UT Southwestern Pediatric Neurology Clinic
2350 N Stemmons Fwy, Ste F5400, 
Dallas, TX 
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Michael Dowling is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dowling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Moyamoya Disease, Seizures, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 66 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Columbia University College Of Physicians - Office Of Admissions (1995)
Residency
UT Southwestern Medical Center - Child Neurology (2000)
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in TX
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Texas Health Dallas
Languages Spoken
English
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UT Southwestern Pediatric Neurology Clinic
2350 N Stemmons Fwy, Ste F5400, Dallas, TX 75207
Call: 214-456-2768

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


66 Total Publications

Advances in Stroke in Children 2025.
Advances in Stroke in Children 2025.
Journal: Stroke
Published: July 28, 2025
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