Michael K. Sowell, M.D.
Neurology, Comprehensive Headache Program, UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute, Headache Treatment Program
Areas of Interest
Facial Pain | Headaches | Neurology | Postconcussion Syndrome | Pseudotumor Cerebri
Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Neurology
UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute
UofL Health – Chestnut Street Outpatient Center
401 East Chestnut Street, Suite 510
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-4800 Get Directions
UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute
UofL Health – Chestnut Street Outpatient Center
401 East Chestnut Street, Suite 510
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-4800 Get Directions
Get to know
Michael K. Sowell, M.D.
Michael K. Sowell, M.D., joined the University of Louisville School of Medicine faculty full-time in 2002 and founded the UofL Physicians – Comprehensive Headache Program, of which he serves as director. In 2005, he also established and is director of the Child Neurology Residency Program. The Headache Program is the first Academic Headache Medicine Program of its kind in Kentucky to serve the needs of patient care, teaching, research and community service in the field of headache medicine, serving both the pediatric and adult age groups. The Child Neurology Residency Program is the first training program for child neurology at the University of Louisville. Dr. Sowell is board-certified in neurology with special qualification in child neurology, as well as, board-certified in headache medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American Headache Society since 2010, one of the first in the state of Kentucky. Dr. Sowell completed medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1987. He completed a residency in pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Arkansas Children’s Hospital in 1990. He then completed a residency-fellowship in neurology (child) at Washington University in St. Louis (Barnes Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospitals) in 1993.Education & Training
B.A.
Southern Methodist University | TX | 1983
Southern Methodist University | TX | 1983
M.D.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 1987
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 1987
Fellowship
Barnes Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospitals | Neurology/Child Neurology | St. Louis | 1993
Residency
Arkansas Children's Hospital | Pediatrics |
Little Rock | 1990
Languages
English
Areas of Interest
Facial Pain | Headaches | Neurology | Postconcussion Syndrome | Pseudotumor Cerebri
Practice, Specialty or Service
School of Medicine
Professor
Department of Neurology
Philosophy
"I respect each family's values, needs, cultures, resources and strengths. I strive to deliver the highest quality of care by successfully blending patient care, education and by employing state of the art knowledge and practices. My main function is to enable individuals to optimize their own health."
UofL Health – Brain & Spine InstitutePatient Comments
Oct 2, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Sowell takes time to listen to me and engage me in bettering my health. He's kind and compassionate and so are his team members.
Aug 6, 2024
5 out of 5
I have new hope for help with migraine headaches because of my visit with Dr, Sowell,
Jul 12, 2024
5 out of 5
Very good Neurologist (Dr. Michael Sowell).
Jun 23, 2024
5 out of 5
I absolutely love Dr. Sowell. He is so attentive and really listens. He actually cares about you.
May 10, 2024
5 out of 5
I am so thankful for Dr. Sowell! He has treated me with understanding, knowledge and compassion. He listened to me, and he gave me hope. I am forever grateful.
Apr 25, 2024
5 out of 5
Excellent provider (Dr. Michael Sowell). He listened to what I had to say and responded with confirmation and asked questions as needed. I always felt that he was talking with me and not "down" to me.
Apr 21, 2024
4.96 out of 5
Dr. Sowell is one of my favorite specialists; He's been so understanding about my inability to try more expensive migraine meds. Dr. Sowell has helped me get the best result with the triptans I can afford for my migraines.
Mar 2, 2024
4.8 out of 5
Dr. Sowell has been my provider for several years. He has been consistently knowledgeable, helpful, and kind.
Jan 28, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Sowell is a wonderful doctor. He has worked over time to help me reach good management with my headaches. He is very knowledgable and compassionate. So glad that he is part of preparing new generations of physicians.
Jan 28, 2024
1.8 out of 5
Dr. Sowell was very condescending. He has horrible bedside manner. He rolled his eyes or looked off when talking to me. Didn't take into consideration my previous diagnosis but maybe he didn't have those notes in my records. May have built in biases. Lack's compassion & empathy.
Dec 24, 2023
5 out of 5
Dr. Sowell and his staff are excellent. He is never in a hurry to get you out of the room, does a through exam and answers all questions .
Oct 16, 2023
5 out of 5
Dr. Sowell and his student were quick to come in and answer all my questions. They were very patient going over my concerns.
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