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Best Neuromuscular Medicine specialists in Massachusetts

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Neuromuscular Medicine · Massachusetts
Anthony Amato

Anthony Amato, MD

Vice-Chairman, Department of Neurology and Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA
Basil Darras

Basil Darras, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Associate Neurologist-in-Chief; Chief, Division of Clinical Neurology; Director, Neuromuscular Center and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Program, Boston Children's Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA
Amanda Guidon

Amanda Guidon, MD

Chief of the Neuromuscular Division, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA
Christopher Doughty

Christopher Doughty, M.D.

Clinical Director, Neuromuscular Division

Neurology

Boston, MA
Roy Freeman

Roy Freeman, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Director, Center for Autonomic and Peripheral Nerve Disorders, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Neurology

Boston, MA
James Berry

James Berry, M.D., M.P.H.

Chief of the Division of ALS and Motor Neuron Diseases, Mass General Brigham; Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA
Pushpa Narayanaswami

Pushpa Narayanaswami, MD

Professor of Clinical Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Neurology

Chelsea, MA
Anne Louise Oaklander

Anne Louise Oaklander, MD PHD

Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Director, Nerve Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA
Didier Cros

Didier Cros, MD

Neurology

Boston, MA
Drasko Simovic

Drasko Simovic, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Lawrence, MA
Lawrence Hayward

Lawrence Hayward, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, UMass Chan Medical School

Neurology

Worcester, MA
Lindsay Tetreault

Lindsay Tetreault, MB, BCH, BAO

MD

Neurology

Boston, MA
Kathryn Swoboda

Kathryn Swoboda, MD

Katherine B. Sims M.D. Endowed Chair in Neurogenetics; Director, Neurogenetics Program

Neurology

Boston, MA
Haatem Reda

Haatem Reda, MD

Neurology

Nantucket, MA
Michael Slama

Michael Slama, M.D., PH.D.

Instructor in Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA
Brian Wainger

Brian Wainger, M.D.

Neurology

Boston, MA
Suma Babu

Suma Babu, M.B.B.S., M.P.H

Neurology

Boston, MA
Thomas Kwiatkowski

Thomas Kwiatkowski, MD PHD

Interim Neurology Division Chief

Neurology

Pittsfield, MA
Jayashri Srinivasan

Jayashri Srinivasan, MD

Chair and Associate Professor, Neurology at UMass Chan - Lahey

Neurology

Burlington, MA
Rachel Nardin

Rachel Nardin, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Cambridge, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist do?
A Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist is a Neurology physician with focused training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting nerves, muscles, and the neuromuscular junction. After completing Neurology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general neurologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist treat?
A Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist commonly treats ALS, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophies, peripheral neuropathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and myopathies. Many also see closely related conditions within Neurology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general neurologist.
When should I see a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist?
Consider seeing a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist when you have unexplained weakness, numbness, or fatigue that may be neuromuscular in origin, when a primary care clinician or general neurologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist different from a general neurologist?
Both are board-eligible neurologists, but a Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting nerves, muscles, and the neuromuscular junction. General neurologists treat a broad range of Neurology concerns; Neuromuscular Medicine neurologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with ALS, myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophies, peripheral neuropathy, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and myopathies.
How does Convene match me with a top Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist?
Convene Health evaluates neurologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Neuromuscular Medicine neurologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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