Christopher T Doughty, MD

Christopher T Doughty, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.855639 average rating from 133 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Doughty is a neuromuscular neurologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He specializes in neuromuscular disorders and cares for patients with neuropathy, myopathy, myasthenia gravis, and other neuromuscular disorders. He also performs NCS/EMG. Dr. Doughty completed his medical training at Harvard Medical School followed by residency and fellowship at Mass General Brigham. He has a special interest in neuropathies associated with paraproteins and cancer. He is also active in medical education, leading the neuromuscular fellowship program and neurology residency program at Mass General Brigham.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neuromuscular Medicine, 2018
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology, 2017
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2014
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 2013

Board Certifications

  • Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.855639 average rating from 133 reviews

  • Dr. Doughty is always thorough, informative and listens to my concerns. He is an asset to your team.

    2026-10-01

  • Dr Doughty was great as usual.

    2026-09-28

  • thorough and knowledgeable

    2026-09-28

  • I spent 3 hours at this appointment with the provider and his fellow. This was my 6th neurologist and final opinion. [redacted] the provider came in with a very focused and clear path, and they performed more studies. I am so relieved to know that after 18 months of doctors and tests, I know I am in the best hands possible. I flew all the way from California just to see this provider, and it was well worth it. I am anxious for the next round of tests to get more clarity. I had their full attention while there, very little waiting and great professionalism. The provider is extremely knowledgeable. I will be returning for future care.

    2026-09-23

  • I felt that the care provider was very thorough and I did not feel like he rushed to end appt.

    2026-09-24

  • Very helpful explaining important finding and potential outcomes . Directed to get appropriate future preferred testing for follow up .

    2026-09-24

  • Dr. Doughty is a very caring and experienced neurologist who listens to his patient and appreciates any feedback they want to share regarding their health.

    2026-09-24

  • It was great. He talk the time to listen and answer all my questions

    2026-09-23

  • Dr DOUGHTY was thorough and communicated well.

    2026-09-19

  • The doctor is professional, personable, knowledgeable and helpful. All that a patient wants.

    2026-09-19

  • Dr. Doughty is the first doctor who really listened and tried to help with my idiopathic neuropathy. I know it is not curable but I need to lead a quality of life that is doable for me. He is a fine doctor and I am fortunate that he took me on as a patient.

    2026-09-18

  • Excellent Doctor, great listening skills !

    2026-09-14

  • Dr Doughty is always so thoughtful and considerate. He is very professional and knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects.

    2026-09-16

  • Dr Doughty has an excellent bedside manner and goes above and beyond when engaging with me about my concerns and explaining options for care.

    2026-09-14

  • Dr Doughty is terrific, the best. Skilled, knowledgeable, informed and offers very practical advice and solutions. I am thankful he is my neurologist.

    2026-09-13

  • I have been a patient of Dr Doughty for several years and trust his judgement implicitly. He is always kind and listens. If ai have an issue and send a message through the portal he gets back to me in a timely fashion. Highly recommend him

    2026-09-07

  • Dr. Doughty is such a kind, caring professional. He really listens and explains things clearly.

    2026-09-07

  • I have seen Dr. Doughty for many years and he is compassionate, very straightforward, explains everything to me very well, and I think he takes excellent care of me. He's very professional. [redacted] And when I left, I was happy that I had met with Dr. Doughty.

    2026-08-14

  • Dr Christopher Doughty is a treasure! [redacted]

    2026-07-26

  • Amazing breadth of knowledge and sharp analysis of clinical data. Always prepared, clear answers, warmth and understanding. Thank you, Dr. Doughty!

    2026-07-26

  • Yes, I had a wonderful visit with Dr. Doughty. He was very thorough. He spent a lot of time with me going over everything that needed to be covered and gave me a great deal of confidence in the treatment that I am receiving and the path for how I'm going to be feeling in the future. I would highly recommend Dr. Doughty and his assistant, [redacted]. Both of them were wonderful. They took so much time. I couldn't believe it. They were great.

    2026-07-15

  • Did not rush the appointment.

    2026-07-13

  • He was very professional.

    2026-07-06

  • Dr Doughty is very knowledgeable about my illness and is truly trying to find root caused for my additional symptoms. He was also very quick to issue his report, which is much appreciated.

    2026-07-06

  • It was excellent. Dr Doughty Listened and fully discussed my problem. I am grateful for his diagnostic ability, his easy communication style and his impressive understanding of my condition. I am now comfortable with the surgical decision I am making.

    2026-07-05

  • Absolutely excellent in every way!

    2026-06-30

  • Just extremely thorough

    2026-06-16

  • Very professional and personable.

    2026-06-14

  • Would have liked to know about the doctors diagnosis prior to my visit so I could have put together some appropriate questions.

    2026-06-08

  • I only have good things to say about Dr Doughty.

    2026-06-08

  • Extremely professional and empathic.

    2026-06-03

  • The commitment to excellence was evident from the moment I walked through the door, to departure.

    2026-05-03

  • My questions were fully answered and the care I received from Dr. Doughty and his team was second to none. I will be forever grateful to Dr. Doughty for the care I have been receiving at his clinic. His commitment to patient care is truly commendable. I highly recommend Dr Doughty.

    2026-05-06

  • I appreciate having Dr Doughty's care. Hoping he stays at Brigham and Women's.

    2026-04-20

  • Dr. Doughty is kind and knowledgeable. I drive the 5 hours it takes for me to get to Boston because I trust him and he has helped me enormously.

    2026-04-19

  • Dr Doughty was very knowledgeable about thorough, and brilliant, [redacted]

    2026-04-01

  • great experience

    2026-03-30

  • Dr Doughty is an expert in his field and very knowledgeable. Glad to be his patient.

    2026-03-29

  • Excellent

    2026-03-23

  • Staff were very personable and respectful.

    2026-03-19

  • Dr. Doughty is thoughtful, intelligent and methodical in his approach which I appreciate. Since our appointment he has also been quickly and thoroughly responsive to any questions I have. I highly recommend him.

    2026-03-20

  • Dr Doughty does a very thorough exam. I feel very confident with his diagnosis.

    2026-03-01

  • The resident, [redacted], took all of my information prior to me meeting Dr Chris Doughty. [redacted] Dr Doughty was very easy to understand and explained what the duro A/V fistula is that I have and the specific location It totally refreshing to have 2 doctors with such caring and great bedside manner

    2026-02-25

  • Dr Doughty is a great communicator, knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. I'm very grateful for the care Dr Doughty provides and have let the Long Covid community and clinic director know of him

    2026-02-22

  • Dr. Doughty was an incredibly thorough, knowledgeable doctor who listened closely to my input. Seeing him was a totally positive experience and I am confident he is doing his best to help me navigate a clearer path forward in dealing with my neurological issues.

    2026-02-27

  • Dr. Doughty was very thorough, explained things clearly, and took a good deal of time with me. I was pleased and grateful.

    2026-02-04

  • I'm married to a physician so I know a good physician. It was a very positive visit and I feel fortunate to be accepted as a new patient.

    2026-02-02

  • Thank you so much for the wonderful care and kindess

    2026-01-26

  • Dr. Doughty was professional, supportive, compassionate, and very clear in all his comments and directions. Since the visit he has been very responsive sending updates about MG RESOURCES and test results. I feel confident I can reach him through patient Gateway in a very timely manner when I need to He has invited me to send updates on my condition as we proceed through treatment. I have a lot of confidence in him as my Neurologist.

    2026-01-26

  • Dr doughty always listens and gives his advice

    2026-01-28

  • Dr. Doughty has always given me excellent care.

    2026-01-20

  • Very thorough examination and well thought out explanations as to how and why we were going to proceed as discussed!

    2026-01-19

  • This provider is a good listener and responder, with an open demeanor.

    2026-01-19

  • Everything about Dr Doughty was exceptional. His knowledge and testing of my condition confirmed one known illness and revealed a much more serious condition. His demeanor and caring communication explained things well with empathy.

    2026-01-18

  • I appreciate everybody at Brigham and Women's. You guys got me in quickly. I'm from [redacted], Maine, and was sick up here for 17 months until I got sent down there. You guys figured out what it was, did the testing that needed to be done, made it efficient for me to travel from [redacted]. Somebody would always call me or let me know what was going on and they sent results to my physician up here. After being seen in Boston, you can look at my records. I have made huge leaps and bounds of getting better. I'm actually moving now, walking, exercising. I really appreciate everything from Dr. [redacted] to nurses to lab technicians to x-ray technicians to Dr. Doughty for making me better.

    2026-01-08

  • Dr. Doughty is patient, caring, and kind. I would recommend him to anybody.

    2026-01-07

  • Professional, personable and knowledgeable. Perfect.

    2025-12-14

  • He is responsive, informative, and personable.

    2025-12-08

  • Excellent Care

    2025-12-01

  • First visit with Dr. Doughty after my diagnosis and stay at Spaulding, everything went well with the visit.

    2025-11-23

  • He talked to me when I was in the Hospital.He explained everything to me and so everything he said to me has been spot on.He was great at my visit.I am sticking with him all the way.

    2025-11-20

  • Oh the first I see a new Doctor I was so so happy to meet him he patien he spent lot of time with me

    2025-11-17

  • Excellent and thorough

    2025-11-17

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • Medicaid NH
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid ME
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Coventry
  • United Health Care
  • Medicaid RI
  • Fallon Health
  • MassHealth
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Multiplan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • TriCare
  • Humana
  • Beech Street
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Aetna