Neurology
Maria Houtchens, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Maria Houtchens is a neurologist subspecializing in multiple sclerosis (MS) and related demyelinating diseases, with a particular focus on women's health issues in MS, including pregnancy management, postpartum outcomes, contraceptive use, and reproductive health. She treats conditions such as multiple sclerosis, spinal demyelination, and cognitive and behavioral disorders in MS patients, serving primarily adult women, including those who are pregnant, postpartum, or planning pregnancy. As a
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology)
Education & Training
- University of Utah School of Medicine — M.D.
- Brigham Multiple Sclerosis Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital — Fellowship, Multiple Sclerosis
- Mass General Brigham Neurology Residency Program, Boston MA — Residency, Neurology
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston MA — Internship, Internal Medicine
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
- Neurologist, Director of Clinical Care, Brigham Multiple Sclerosis Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Founding Director, Women’s Health Program, Brigham MS Center
- Founder and PI, PREG-MS New England MS Pregnancy Registry
- Founding Board Member, MS-CERCH (MS Centers of Excellence in Reproductive and Child Health)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Languages
English, Russian
Experience
25+ years in practice