Christopher T Doughty, MD

Christopher T Doughty, MD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.852459 average rating from 122 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

4.852459 average rating from 122 reviews

  • 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

  • I am extremely pleased with the service I received

    2025-11-12

  • Dr Doughty took a lot of time with me and asked me many questions regarding my health. He was a great listener and explained things in a way that were easy to follow.

    2025-11-12

  • He was on to my questions and helpful w original solutions

    2025-11-10

  • Excellent - very practical, down to earth approach was a breath of fresh air

    2025-10-29

  • Thorough, respectful and knowledgeable....

    2025-10-29

  • Top notch very professional

    2025-10-12

  • Dr. Doty is awesome. He's very kind and listens intently and explains things so easily to be understood. Thank you.

    2025-10-02

  • Dr. Doughty is a caring and knowledgeable provider. This was my second visit with him and I feel that he will explore all avenues to get to the root of my health concern if possible.

    2025-09-05

  • Very knowledgeable and efficient.

    2025-09-03

  • Dr Doughty is very kind and compassionate. He actively listens to my concerns and helps me to manage my chronic illness.

    2025-08-28

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