Merit E Cudkowicz, MD, MSC
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4.987692 average rating from 65 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Merit Cudkowicz is the Director of the Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS, Executive Director of the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute, Director and the Julieanne Dorn Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Cudkowicz’s research and clinical activities are dedicated to the study and treatment of people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Dr. Cudkowicz is one of the founders and past Co-Chairs of the Northeast ALS Consortium (NEALS), a group of over 134 clinical sites in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Middle East dedicated to performing collaborative clinical trials and research in ALS. She has brought innovations to accelerate the development of treatments for people with ALS, including senior role in first antisense oligonucleotide treatment for a neurological disorder (SOD1 ALS), adaptive trial designs, central IRB - all with goal to bring the best treatments rapidly. Dr. Cudkowicz is Principal Investigator of the Clinical Coordination Center for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Neurology Network of Excellence in Clinical Trials (NeuroNEXT). Dr. Cudkowicz is launching the first platform trial initiative in ALS, the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial, a program that will greatly accelerate therapy development in ALS.
Dr. Cudkowicz received the American Academy of Neurology 2009 Sheila Essay ALS award, the 2017 Forbes Norris Award from the International MND Alliance, the 2017 Pinnacle Award from the Boston Chamber of Commerce and the 2019 Ray Adams American Neurological Association Award. A dedicated educator, Dr. Cudkowicz mentors many young neurologists in clinical investigation of ALS and related neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Cudkowicz completed her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and obtained a medical degree in the Health Science and Technology program of Harvard Medical School. She served her internship at Beth Israel Hospital in New York and her neurology residency and fellowship at MGH. She also obtained a master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurodegenerative Disorders, 1996
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurology, 1994
- Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1991
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1990
Board Certifications
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Languages Spoken
- Italian
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.987692 average rating from 65 reviews
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she's a rock star!
2026-07-07
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Dr. Cudkowicz provided the most exceptional care I've ever encountered. This was a welcome relief. We are immensely grateful. Many thanks [redacted]
2026-06-21
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They were all very knowledgeable and explained everything in great detail and leaving time for questions from us to be asked and answered.
2026-06-20
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A professionally managed hospital; the doctors and specialist physical therapy nurses are all highly knowledgeable in their fields.
2026-06-20
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She is a wonderful caring person who gives me hope.
2026-05-03
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Dr. Cudkowitz is the best doctor I've ever seen. She is thoughtful, compassionate, a great listener and her knowledge is outstanding. It is impossible to find words to describe how outstanding she is in her field.
2026-04-19
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Compassionate, Thoughtful and thorough. Absolutely the Best.
2026-04-17
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Dr Cudkowicz is wonderful. She listens, respects what I say and is as proactive as possible in my care
2026-04-11
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The doctor was amazing, so kind, caring and patient. Took time to explain everything and address all my concerns. Very thorough in her examination. I could tell she truly cares and wants to do everything possible to help you.
2026-04-06
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Dr Cudkowicz made sure I was evaluated by pt before she came in so she could discuss what they saw. She then gave me a very thorough neurology exam, and we discussed her findings at length. She assured me that she will see me whenever I need an appointment, and ordered and made note of what I may need in the future. She always listens carefully to what I say, and provides logical and neurological input, so I'm never surprised by new symptoms. I feel blessed and grateful to have her lead my neurological team.
2026-04-05
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ALWAYS>>>>KNOWLEDGEABLE, LISTENS, UNDERSTANDING, KIND, CARING, PROACTIVE ETC!
2026-03-30
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Dr. Merit and her team were highly accessible and thorough.
2026-03-08
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Dr Cudkowicz has always been very informative and upbeat. I've been dealing with her over 15 years and always look forward to my visits. She has all the latest information for any trails going on and keeps me in the loop.
2026-03-08
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Dr. Merit and her team led by [redacted] are nothing but awesome. They listen but also offer great new ideas and suggestions that give us hope but help us battle this awful disease.
2026-03-01
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Dr. Cudkowicz always takes her time in listening to my health status and answering my questions. For being such a superstar in her field her patience and bedside manner are amazing.
2026-02-07
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World class as always.
2026-01-18
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Everyone my wife and I met with were wonderful to talk to . Dr. Merit was everything I thought she'd be, caring, kind and trustworthy. I'm beyond thrilled that I'm going to Mass General!
2025-11-30
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Every person I came across during my 2 day visit was exceptional.
2025-11-25
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It was satisfying, relieving and made me feel good afterwards
2025-11-23
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The BEST!
2025-11-16
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Great team! All were respectful and worked to bring comfort to me during the visit.
2025-11-16
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I had a great experience.
2025-11-10
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Excellent care
2025-10-22
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Dr. Merit Cudkowicz and her team of nurses and others are wonderful, efficient, professional, kind, caring, friendly, and make you feel very welcome and understood. I am so grateful for them.
2025-10-03
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We are beyond grateful for Dr Merit and her entire team. True experts!
2025-09-29
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Awesome.
2025-09-22
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The practitioner delivered excellent, professional treatment in a friendly and pleasant manner
2025-09-22
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Dr. Merit explained everything to me.
2025-09-21
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Dr. Merit was very attentive and professional. She patiently answered all my questions and was very compassionate.
2025-08-25
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