


Dr. Michael Lobatz, MD
Dr. Michael Lobatz, MD is a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200 Carlsbad, CA 92011Compare with other Neurologists
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Lobatz to family and friends is 4.428571 out of 5
About Me
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The vice president of medical affairs and medical director of the Rehabilitation Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Dr. Michael A. Lobatz was a James Scholar and graduate of the Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine at the University of...read morebiography
The Medical Director Emeritus of the Rehabilitation Center at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Senior Neurologist and co-founder of The Neurology Center of Southern California, Dr. Michael A. Lobatz MD has a degree in biomedical engineering...read moreNeurology
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Ucsd Medical Center-hillcrest
Residency Hospital, 1981Ucsd Medical Center-hillcrest|university Ca
Residency Hospital, 1981University Ca
Residency Hospital, 1981Ucsd Medical Center-hillcrest
Internship Hospital, 1978Ucsd Medical Center-hillcrest|university Ca
Internship Hospital, 1978University Ca
Internship Hospital, 1978University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1977University Of Illinois
Undergraduate School, 1970
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- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 50
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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