John R Dickson, MD, PhD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.9 average rating from 68 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Waltham, MA
  • Boston, MA

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Dementia, 2021
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology, 2019
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2016
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, Medicine, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.9 average rating from 68 reviews

  • Dr Dickson is excellent!

    2026-06-27

  • Dr. Dickson is very professional. He spent the time with us and he was willing to listen to our questions and address our concerns.

    2026-06-22

  • Dr. Dickson was very thorough. I have a lot of questions in dealing with the devastating unknown of whether I have early-onset Alzheimer's. He was as helpful as he could be, although this disease is still a mystery in many ways.

    2026-06-21

  • Even though my appointment was late in the afternoon (perhaps the last of the day?O , Dr. Dickson was personable, interested in learning the specifics of my visit, welcomed and responded to my questions and that of my family member, who accompanied me, and explained what next steps would be. Both myself, and my family member, are pleased we were able to meet with Dr. Dickson.

    2026-05-01

  • Very careful attention to my concerns and andwers

    2026-04-17

  • Dr Dickson is the kindest doctor I have ever had. He greeted us in the waiting room instead of sending another employee and he walked us to his room. He looked me in the eye when he asked me questions and asked me permission if he could ask me some of his questions. My family and I are very fortunate to have Dr Dickson as my physician.

    2026-04-06

  • Dr. Dickson was exceptional. He knew my history and asked probing and appropriate questions. He explained everything in clear and plain language. He followed up and addressed an additional question after my appointment. He was caring, easy to talk to, and engaged.

    2026-04-04

  • I had an excellent first appointment with Dr. Dickson, He knew my medical history, respectifully asked questions, was a good listener and very helpful. I particularly liked his reviewing of my brain MRI. Seeing the black areas with memory loss and the whitish areas with small vessel loss has helped me understand and accept what is happening and encouraged me to plan for the future. It made the last few months real.

    2026-03-16

  • i did have to wait a long time to get this appointment so I was very pleased Dr. Dickson was nice and very willing to listen to everything I had to share. I did not feel rushed which I appreciated.

    2026-03-11

  • The doctor was very understanding about my issues. He listened to me very intently. At the end of my appointment he told me what his plan would be to get me back on the road to recovery.He was kind and extremely understanding and showed me that he carried for my wellbeing.

    2026-03-08

  • Dr Dickson is a kind, smart, knowledgeable and caring physician

    2026-03-03

  • This was our 3rd appointment with Dr. Dickson and each visit was excellent. He was kind, patient, a good listener and took time to explain all relevant information. He has a great manner in handling patients with cognitive issues and we were never rushed through a visit. Questions were thoughtfully answered and follow up information was clear. We are very appreciative of having him as our neurologist.

    2026-01-18

  • The dr explained things in great detail. It's just so sad and discouraging that nothing can be done. Not being able to have any hope is a horrible feeling.

    2026-01-17

  • Dr. Dickson is very thoughtful, caring, respectful and thorough. We are very happy with him as my doctor.

    2026-01-17

  • Doctor Dickson is second to none

    2025-12-29

  • Your people were very helpful and helpful

    2025-12-29

  • He is a very good listener and explained everything in a way that was empathetic and patient without rushing our responses.

    2025-11-29

  • My husband's appointment with Dr. Dickson was everything we needed it to be. His expertise and compassion were evident from the start. He spent over 2 hours with us, explained everything thoroughly, and laying out options clearly. Despite the stress of dealing with my husband's cognitive decline, we were comforted by the care he received and feel fortunate to have found this wonderful neurologist.

    2025-11-15

  • Very caring and sincere.

    2025-11-01

  • Caring, professional, thorough, innovative in ideas. Took the time to really listen

    2025-10-25

  • Dr. Dickson was very attentive, answered our questions. Paid attention to our suggestions and acted on them.

    2025-10-11

  • He was excellent, explained my test results and what I may be expecting as time passes. Hope he's not right, (?) but he was very learned and I respect him.

    2025-09-14

  • Dr Dickson is a kind, compassionate, extremely knowledgeable wonderful doctor

    2025-08-30

Accepted Insurance

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