Michael P. Hendricks

Michael P. Hendricks, MD, serves as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Kentucky, where he specializes in Pediatric Neurology. He is a key member of UK HealthCare and the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, dedicated to providing patient-centered care for children with neurological disorders.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in Japanese, Marshall University
• Bachelor of Science in Biology, West Virginia University
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
• Residency in Neurology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Dr. Hendricks' clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of pediatric neurological conditions, with a focus on neuromuscular disorders (including Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscular Atrophy), epilepsy, neurofibromatosis, developmental delays, and headache disorders. He advocates for comprehensive, family-centered care and is driven by personal experience as a parent of a child with neurological challenges.

He actively contributes to the multidisciplinary clinic at UK, which integrates Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, therapy services, psychology, and genetic counseling to provide holistic care for complex cases, and is expanding outreach through specialized traveling clinics for neuromuscular diseases and Neurofibromatosis to enhance regional access to specialized care.