Neurology
Hsinlin Cheng, MD
Director, Headache and Neuropathic Pain Unit, Department of Neurology; Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Hsinlin (Thomas) Cheng, MD, PhD, is a neurologist specializing in headache disorders and neuropathic pain, serving as Director of the Headache and Neuropathic Pain Unit in the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He focuses on treating conditions such as migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, all headaches including migraine, and painful diabetic neuropathy, managing these in adult patients including those with refractory or complex cases. Dr. Cheng treats
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Pain Medicine (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- University of Michigan Medical School — PhD, Neuroscience (1996)
- Taipei Medical University — MD (1991)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Headache and Neuropathic Pain Unit, Department of Neurology
Clinical Focus
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Languages
English, Chinese
Experience
35+ years in practice