Neurology

Fred Hochberg, MD

Professor, Neurosurgery

Dr. Fred H. Hochberg is a neurologist and neuro-oncologist specializing in brain tumor diagnosis and therapy, with a focus on translating laboratory findings into clinical treatments for patients with primary brain tumors, including brain lymphoma. He pioneered high-dose methotrexate therapy, which extended survival in primary central nervous system lymphoma from 11 months to four years, establishing it as the gold standard for single- or multi-drug regimens. Dr. Hochberg serves adult patients,

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Credentials

Education & Training

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (MD, 1967)
Undergraduate: Columbia College (BA, Chemistry/Sociology, 1963)
Residency: Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital (Neurology, 1968-1970)
Internship: Duke University Medical Center (Medical Service, 1967-1968)
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (Neuropathology, 1972-1975)

Years in Practice

55+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Neuro-Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

GliomaNeuro-Oncology ComplicationsBrain Tumors

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Massachusetts General Hospital
University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Hochberg treats

Insurance accepted

Humana

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Hochberg accept Humana insurance?

Fred Hochberg's public profile lists Humana as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Hochberg practice?

Fred Hochberg practices in Boston, MA with hospital affiliations including Massachusetts General Hospital and University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center.

What does Dr. Hochberg specialize in?

Fred Hochberg is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Neuro-Oncology.

How long has Dr. Hochberg been practicing?

Fred Hochberg has 59+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Hochberg's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (MD, 1967); Undergraduate: Columbia College (BA, Chemistry/Sociology, 1963); Residency: Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital (Neurology, 1968-1970).