Overview
Michael Benatar is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Benatar is highly rated in 10 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 209 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. Benatar is currently accepting new patients.
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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 G. Benatar
Is Dr. Michael G. 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 G. 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 G. Benatar specialize in?
While Dr. Michael G. 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 G. Benatar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael G. Benatar has published 207 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). You can view a list of Dr. Michael G. 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 G. Benatar accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael G. 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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- Elite
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Benatar isElite. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Benatar isElite. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Distinguished
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Benatar isDistinguished. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Advanced
- DementiaDr. Benatar isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Pyridoxine DeficiencyDr. Benatar isAdvanced. Learn about Pyridoxine Deficiency.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 2Dr. Benatar isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 7Dr. Benatar isAdvanced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Benatar isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- ThymectomyDr. Benatar isAdvanced. Learn about Thymectomy.
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- Limb-Girdle Muscular DystrophyDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy.
- Movement DisordersDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- MyositisDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Myositis.
- Olivopontocerebellar AtrophyDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.
- ParaplegiaDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Paraplegia.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Pseudobulbar AffectDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Pseudobulbar Affect.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)Dr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2Dr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Spinocerebellar AtaxiaDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia.
- TorticollisDr. Benatar isExperienced. Learn about Torticollis.