Michael Benatar
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
1150 Northwest 14th Street, 
Miami, FL 

Overview

Michael Benatar is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Benatar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Thymectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 203 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

University Of Cape Town - 1992

Residency

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Neurology - 2002

Specialties

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in GA

Fellowships

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Neurology - 2003

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
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  • PPO
Guardian Life Insurance Company
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Options
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  • PPO
Humana
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  • PPO
Icare Independent Care Health Plan
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  • MEDICARE SNP
Managed Medicaid
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MetLife
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Neighborhood
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  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
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  • HMO
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Locations

1150 Northwest 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136

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.


7 Clinical Trials

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Benatar

Is Dr. Michael Benatar a top-rated expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Benatar is classified as an Elite expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Michael Benatar specialize in?

While Dr. Michael Benatar is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Myasthenia Gravis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.

Does Dr. Michael Benatar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael Benatar has published 201 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). You can view a list of Dr. Michael Benatar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael Benatar accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael Benatar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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