Neurology

Mouhsin Shafi, MD PHD

Chief, Division of Epilepsy

Mouhsin Shafi, MD, PhD, is Chief of the Division of Epilepsy and Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, based at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, Massachusetts. He specializes in epilepsy, treating patients with medication-refractory cases, including those with nonconvulsive status epilepticus and hospitalized individuals requiring continuous EEG monitoring. Shafi also addresses Alzheimer's disease through neuromodulation approaches. His patient popula

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)
Epilepsy (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (MD, PhD in Medicine and Neuroscience, 2006)
Internship: Creighton University School of Medicine (Internal Medicine, 2007)
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (Neurology, 2010)
Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (Epilepsy)

Years in Practice

20+ years

Peer Recognition

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

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Epilepsy

Conditions & Treatments

Drug-Resistant EpilepsyEpilepsy & Seizure Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Massachusetts General Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Shafi treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Shafi accept Aetna insurance?

Mouhsin Shafi's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts plus 9 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Shafi practice?

Mouhsin Shafi practices in Boston, MA with hospital affiliations including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital.

What does Dr. Shafi specialize in?

Mouhsin Shafi is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Epilepsy.

How long has Dr. Shafi been practicing?

Mouhsin Shafi has 20+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Shafi's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (MD, PhD in Medicine and Neuroscience, 2006); Internship: Creighton University School of Medicine (Internal Medicine, 2007); Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (Neurology, 2010).