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James Simsarian

Neurology

James Simsarian, M.D.

Director, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Neurology Center of Fairfax

Fairfax, VA

James P. Simsarian, M.D., is a neurologist with over 55 years of experience specializing in multiple sclerosis (MS), directing the Multiple Sclerosis Center at the Neurology Center of Fairfax in Fairfax, Virginia. He treats patients with MS, gait and balance problems, memory loss, Alzheimer's disease and dementia, headaches, stroke, numbness, neuropathy, myelopathy, and spinal demyelination, managing these conditions more frequently than similar providers. His practice serves adults with complex

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19+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
  • American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology

Education & Training

  • Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons — M.D.
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Residency, Neurology
  • Tufts New England Medical Center — Residency, Medicine
  • Tufts New England Medical Center — Internship, Medicine
  • Earlham College — Undergraduate

Peer Recognition

  • Best Doctors in AmericaRecognized
  • Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis CentersLifetime Achievement Award
  • Northern Virginia MagazineTop Doctor

    2025

  • Virginia BusinessTop Doctor

    2025

  • Virginia Living MagazineTop Doctor

Recognition & Leadership

Leadership Roles

  • Director, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Neurology Center of Fairfax

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology

Conditions & Treatments

Multiple Sclerosis

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Inova Alexandria Hospital
  • Reston Hospital Center

Languages

English

Experience

19+ years in practice