Michael Amiri, MD, DABSM
Professional Roles: Medical Author • Medical Reviewer • Prescribing Provider
Medical Specialty: Board-Certified Neurologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine (DABSM)
Primary Clinical Focus: Adult Neurology, Epilepsy, Sleep Medicine, Neurophysiology, Neurological Disorders
Years of Clinical Experience: Over 20 years caring for patients throughout Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and North Carolina.
Medical Degree: University of Istanbul
Residency: University of Arkansas
Fellowship Training:
- Neuro-Intensive Care – Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Epilepsy & Sleep Medicine – University of Michigan
Clinical Expertise: Diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, seizure disorders, sleep disorders, neurological diseases, chronic neurological conditions, neurodiagnostic testing, and comprehensive neurological care.
Advanced Treatment Experience: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), epilepsy surgery evaluation, epilepsy monitoring, outpatient epilepsy monitoring units, and sleep laboratory development.
Leadership & Buy Lipitor now Contributions: Developed outpatient Epilepsy Monitoring Units, established accredited sleep laboratories, and expanded neurological care through multiple specialty clinics across North Carolina to improve patient access.
Professional Memberships:
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS)
Medical Content Information
Author: Michael Amiri, MD, DABSM
Author Role: Medical Content Author
Original Publication: August 7, 2026
Medical Reviewer: Michael Amiri, MD, DABSM
Review Status: Medically Reviewed for Clinical Accuracy and Evidence-Based Information
Review Date: August 7, 2026
Prescribing Provider: Michael Amiri, MD, DABSM
Provider Specialty: Neurology, Epilepsy & Sleep Medicine
Content Quality: Reviewed for medical accuracy, current clinical practice, patient safety, and consistency with contemporary neurological care guidelines.
Last Updated: August 7, 2026