Dr. Michael Bennett
MD, DM, FRCP

Dr. Michael Bennett is a consultant neurologist with over 20 years of specialized experience in stroke medicine, neurovascular disorders, and acute neurological care. He is recognized for pioneering work in rapid-stroke intervention pathways and advanced cerebrovascular imaging.

Professional Summary

Dr. Bennett integrates evidence-based neurology with innovative diagnostic techniques to improve outcomes for stroke and vascular disorders. He has led national stroke registry projects, contributed to clinical trial protocols, and trained healthcare teams in neuro-emergency management.

Areas of Expertise

Stroke and cerebrovascular diseases
Thrombolysis and endovascular neurology
Neurovascular imaging (CT angiography, MRI perfusion)
Headache and migraine disorders
Acute neurology and critical care
Clinical trials and protocol development

Certifications & Licenses
Royal College of Physicians – Certified Neurologist
Medical Council of Canada – Specialist License
Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) Certification
European Academy of Neurology Neurovascular Fellowship Certification

Awards & Recognition
Royal College Excellence in Stroke Care Award, 2022
Canadian Neurology Association Innovator Award, 2020
Top Stroke Neurologist – Toronto General Hospital, 2018
Best Clinical Educator Award, 2016

Professional Memberships
European Stroke Organisation
American Heart Association – Stroke Council
Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation
World Stroke Organization

Education & Initial Studies
Doctor of Medicine (MD) – University of Toronto
Graduated: 2005 with Distinction
DM in Neurology – University College London
Thesis: “Microvascular Remodeling in Acute Ischemic Stroke”

Residency – Neurology, Toronto General Hospital
Fellowship – Neurovascular & Stroke Medicine, UCL Hospitals

WORK EXPERIENCE & CLINICAL PRACTICE

Senior Stroke Neurologist, Toronto General Hospital
2015 – Present
Leads acute stroke intervention pathways
Performs neurovascular imaging evaluations
Supervises stroke fellows and neurology trainees

Consultant Neurologist, University College London Hospitals
2010 – 2015
Managed comprehensive stroke and neurocritical care
Developed neuroimaging-based risk prediction models

Clinical Research Fellow, UCL Institute of Neurology
2005 – 2010
Conducted translational research in cerebrovascular biology
Co-led multicenter stroke prevention studies

PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH

“Perfusion Imaging in Hyperacute Stroke,” Stroke Journal, 2023
“Neurovascular Predictors of Functional Recovery,” Brain, 2021
“CT Angiography Metrics in Stroke Triage,” Journal of Neurology, 2019
Book Chapter: Stroke Biomarkers and Imaging, 2018

Principle Investigator:
AI-guided thrombolysis selection; microvascular repair therapies

Co-Investigator:
Stroke genomics; long-term cognitive outcomes after ischemic stroke