James M Hillis, MD, DPhil

James M Hillis, MD, DPhil

Not currently accepting new patients

4.977778 average rating from 54 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. James Hillis specializes in complex diseases of the neurologic system. These conditions include the neurologic manifestations of systemic conditions such as sarcoidosis and vasculitis. He also treats the neurologic involvement of systemic cancer including paraneoplastic and treatment (chemotherapy, immunotherapy) side effects. He completed medical school at the University of Melbourne in Australia and a doctorate at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. He later completed neurology residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital / Massachusetts General Hospital and a fellowship in Advanced General and Autoimmune Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital. He works closely with members of other specialties including rheumatology, infectious disease and oncology.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurology, 2020
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology, 2019
  • Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Medicine, 2016
  • Residency: Goulburn Valley Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2011
  • Internship: Alfred Health, 2011
  • Medical Education: University of Melbourne, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Patient Feedback

4.977778 average rating from 54 reviews

  • Excellent care and a knowledgeable provider. Top Notch Always!

    2026-05-13

  • Dr Hillis has provided me with the best of care and most especially, hope.

    2026-05-04

  • He amazing doctor

    2026-05-01

  • My care provider, Dr. Hillis, is an excellent doctor, very knowledgeable of what my condition is, definitely cares a lot, and always making sure that if I call about something that I'm experiencing, he gets right back to me and we get something done. He never left me without checking or getting in to see him or anything. He's always available and if he's not or doing something at the hospital, he always gets back to me. So he's a phenomenal man, a phenomenal doctor and I got the privilege to know he is an also awesome dad.

    2026-04-30

  • Dr Hillis always listens attentively to my questions/concerns and provides clear precise responses. Very good to work with on this

    2026-04-27

  • Dr. Hillis is one of the kindest, intelligent and dedicated doctors I have had the pleasure to be under his care. I have referred him to several other family members who all agree with this description. He truly listens and cares.

    2026-04-22

  • Very professional and thorough with his evaluation

    2026-04-20

  • Dr. James Hillis is not only brilliant, he is highly empathetic, compassionate and caring. I have been treated by top neurologists at Yale, Cleveland Clinic, Northwestern, Mount Sinai, just to name a few. Dr. Hillis is the best of the best.

    2026-04-15

  • Dr. Hillis is knowledgeable and thorough, which is extremely important in a clinician when dealing with one's central nervous system. However, perhaps more importantly, he is caring and considerate, and an extraordinarily active listener. I always feel heard, respected, and valued when messaging, virtually meeting, and seeing him in person. I consider myself truly blessed to know him and be under his care.

    2026-04-15

  • Dr Hillis is the best!

    2026-03-19

  • Dr. Hillis is among the most caring providers I have ever come across. He takes time to listen and provides constructive solutions to try and if those don't work we go back to the drawing board. I wish every provider could be a Dr. Hillis.

    2026-01-21

  • Excellent interaction.

    2025-11-17

  • Very professional and timely.

    2025-11-17

  • Dr. Hillis is an excellent doctor with a wonderful kind approach. He is very thorough and never makes me feel rushed even though I know he is extremely busy. My twin sister came with me to my first appointment after my head injury and he respectfully included her by asking both of us if we had any questions at the end of the appointment. He is very kind & thoughtful. I often forget my appointments or lose track of time to get on Zoom before my appointment. He always calls to connect with me so the appointment happens! I appreciate him so much for going above and beyond in every aspect of the care he provides! I sincerely am exceptionally grateful to be in his care. At one point I asked him if he would have a 3 way appointment with myself and another specialist or speak with my psychiatrist about my complicated presentation & medications. He had a conference call with my other specialist to discuss my medications and ensure I get the best care through collaboration.

    2025-11-10

  • I'm always grateful to Dr. Hillis for his care, no need for me to gush further.

    2025-10-29

  • I said it all, my provider is an awesome doctor and easy to talk to.

    2025-10-27

  • Great down to earth physician. Listens and explains things clearly. Highly recommended !

    2025-10-22

  • Dr Hillis listens and explains issues well.

    2025-10-21

  • Dr. James Hillis is brilliant, knowledgeable, listens and is creative about his approach to problems. He also recommended colleagues to me who ended up changing my life when I thought all was impossible.

    2025-10-15

  • Knowledgeable, courteous, kind, and a delight to have as a provider.

    2025-10-06

  • Dr. Hillis is attentive to details and most caring.

    2025-09-10

Accepted Insurance

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