

Neurology
Neil Kowall, M.D.
Chief of Neurology; Director, Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Dr. Neil W. Kowall is a Professor of Neurology and Pathology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in neurodegenerative diseases with a primary focus on Alzheimer's disease, developmental neurology, and neuropathology. He serves geriatric patient populations, including elderly individuals experiencing cognitive decline, as Chief of Neurology at the VA Boston Healthcare System in Bedford, Massachusetts, and Director of the NIH-funded Boston University Alzheim
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Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of British Columbia (MD, 1979)
- Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Internal Medicine, 1979-1981)
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (Neurology, 1981-1986)
Years in Practice
45+ years
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- VA Boston Healthcare System
- Boston University School of Medicine
Languages
English
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Sources
- https://www.doximity.com/pub/neil-kowall-md
- https://www.bumc.bu.edu/neurology/profile/neil-w-kowall-md/
- https://www.bu.edu/alzresearch/profile/neil-kowall-md/
- https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/profile/neil-kowall/
- https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1720036379
- https://doctor.webmd.com/doctor/neil-kowall-ef1cb5fb-73aa-4dce-a2c5-93962ed104f5-overview
- https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-neil-kowall-x3wcw
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