Tanuja Chitnis, MD

Tanuja Chitnis, MD

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4.842623 average rating from 61 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Chitnis is a Neurologist and Chief of the Division of Neuroimmunology at Mass General Brigham. She specializes in neuroimmunology and cares for adult and pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOGAD), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and other neuroimmunological diseases. Dr. Chitnis completed their medical training at the University of Toronto, neurology residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, and fellowship training at Mass General Brigham. She conducts research in the immune mechanisms of MS, biomarkers and clinical trials.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology, 2001
  • Residency: Allegheny University Hospitals, Neurology, 1998
  • Internship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1995
  • Medical Education: University of Toronto, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Languages Spoken

  • Marathi
  • French
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.842623 average rating from 61 reviews

  • Dr Chitnis is wonderful and has a student with her.

    2026-07-02

  • I've been a patient of Dr Chitnis since 2005, wouldn't go to anyone else

    2026-06-30

  • Dr. Chitnis is a brilliant diagnostician! She is an active listener who answered all of my questions in a way that I could easily understand. Dr. Chitnis has a kind demeanor and is an outstanding problem solver. I have great confidence in Dr. Chitnis!

    2026-06-24

  • I felt heard and listened to. Dr. Chitnis was amazing.

    2026-06-19

  • Dr. Chitnis is knowledgeable and attentive.

    2026-06-11

  • Extremely competent and caring

    2026-05-29

  • He was very helpful.

    2026-05-22

  • I have trust and confidence in Dr. Chitnis. She diagnosed my MS 24 years ago and I have seen her ever since. She has deep knowledge of my disease and its progression. I also know that she cares about me. I also believe that at the BWH MS Center I receive the best MS care available.

    2026-05-13

  • This was my first visit with this provider and I was exceptionally surprised at how excellent my visit was. It had been a number of years since I came to this clinic and I am very happy to say that she was a refreshing change from those I had met before her. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, had extensive knowledge of my medical history, and crafted a well thought out medical plan for my condition. I am very impressed and will highly recommend her to others.

    2026-04-30

  • Dr. Chitnis is a wonderful, knowledgeable physician. I am fortunate to have her following me in regard to my MS.

    2026-04-15

  • She is extremely respectful and knowledgeable.

    2026-04-09

  • Dr. Chitnis is the best. I've been seeing her for years. She is extremely capable and thoughtful and thorough and is one of the best doctors I have.

    2026-03-27

  • My visit was a great experience

    2026-03-26

  • Dr. Chitnis is brilliant and I am very fortunate to have her as my provider for Multiple Sclerosis. The hospital is very fortunate to have her leading neurology.

    2026-03-12

  • Dr. Chitnis was wonderful she listened to everything I had to say and helped me to come to a care plan that I was comfortable with, she answered every question I had with complete respect.

    2026-02-04

  • Dr. Chitnis and her fellows are always lovely and take great care of me. [redacted]

    2026-01-15

  • Dr. Chitnis is a brilliant diagnostician. She is an active listener who answers all of my questions in a way that I can easily understand. She's an excellent problem solver and she makes me feel valued as her patient. I have great confidence in Dr. Chitnis.

    2025-12-24

  • The experience was good.

    2025-12-03

  • Nice

    2025-11-27

  • I feel blessed to have the opportunity to be evaluated by a doctor that is absolutely tops in her field. I was welcomed,accessed and given intelligent feedback and guidance.

    2025-11-26

  • Dr. Chitnis is one of the best doctors I've ever seen in my life. And she is very smart, she's very caring, compassionate, and just a wonderful person overall. But one of the best things that has happened to me, given my illness, is that I met Dr. Chitnis. Thank you.

    2025-11-21

  • Dr Chitnis is outstanding. Knowing what to ask, how to interpret, understanding very difficult cases and logically figuring things out. I am very fortunate to have her as my Dr given my condition

    2025-10-30

  • Dr. Chitnis was AMAZING- Really spent a good amount of time with me and answered all my questions - I felt very at ease with her and very heard! thank you!

    2025-10-06

  • Dr. Chitnis is the only doctor that discovered my condition which help me getting the right treatments and under control. She is alway pleasant and very attentive whenever I had visits in person. Her follow up on patient gateway is within hours or a call from her assistant. I am very grateful for Dr. Chitnis.

    2025-10-06

  • Outstanding physician

    2025-09-25

  • Dr. Chitnis diagnosed my multiple sclerosis in 2002 and I have seen her ever since. I have no doubt that she has my best interests at heart and I trust her skill and judgment completely. I consider myself very fortunate that Dr. Chitnis is my physician.

    2025-09-25

  • My providers were wonderful in every aspect. Both Dr. Chitnis and Dr. [redacted] were attentive, knowledgeable and supportive. They were able to help clarify my medical condition in a clear, understandable manner. I feel very fortunate.

    2025-09-25

  • I have had several providers at the Multiple Sclerosis Center, and all have been great. I like Dr. Chitnis very much.

    2025-09-18

  • Dr Chitnis is a great listener and always responds to my concerns

    2025-09-10

  • She was extremely knowledgeable and a great communicator. She understood my concerns and helped me understand my options for the future. I would highly recommend her.

    2025-08-27

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
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  • TriCare
  • WellSense NH
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