Neal K Lakdawala, MD

Neal K Lakdawala, MD

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4.90303 average rating from 165 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Neal K. Lakdawala is a cardiovascular medicine specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). He is also an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS).

Dr. Lakdawala received his medical degree from The University of Texas HSCSA. He completed a residency and chief residency in internal medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, a clinical and research fellowship in cardiovascular disease at BWH and a master’s degree in epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Lakdawala is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology.

His clinical expertise includes cardiomyopathy, cardiac sarcoidosis, congestive heart failure, cardiovascular genetics and heart transplantation. Dr. Lakdawala’s research and peer-reviewed publications investigate early phenotypes in genetic cardiomyopathy to identify physiology-based therapeutics for heart failure. He has received research funding from the National Institutes of Health’s Heart Failure Network.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cardiovascular Disease, 2009
  • Residency: Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Chief Medical Resident, 2005
  • Residency: Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2004
  • Medical Education: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2001

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.90303 average rating from 165 reviews

  • Dr. LAKDAWALA was amazingly patient, explained everything to us, got back to us. Even though there were three members of our family at the appointment all being seen one right after the other, he still gave us as much time as we needed and called with our results it seemed like the moment that they came back. He gave good advice. I trust his intuition and he seemed to care about our family.

    2026-08-03

  • For the past 14 years this Doctor has always been very helpful in advising me with my heart issues. I feel very confident in his guidance. He is very busy with scheduling patience a year in advance but has always had time to respond to my MyChart messages promptly. Couldn't ask for more.

    2026-08-01

  • he is the best of the best

    2026-07-29

  • He was excellent. He was very attentive to my medical situation and even walked me to the lab to make sure I got the right testing done after our visit.

    2026-07-26

  • I have Dr. Lakdawala for many years. He's a great doctor and knows every aspect of my care.

    2026-07-27

  • I thought the staff was very professional. He answered all our questions. He didn't see why there was any reason to worry as far as what I've experienced in the last year. He made me feel at ease and was absolutely smiling when I came out of there. It was a good day.

    2026-07-20

  • Been a patient of dr lakdawala for 22 years. The best dr. Spends time with me and very caring.

    2026-07-19

  • Very attentive and addressed my issues

    2026-07-15

  • excellent; Dr. Lakdawala is a treasure.

    2026-07-15

  • Everything was done in professional way It's always a pleasure to meet this care provider

    2026-07-14

  • Yeah, I have been seeing Dr. Lakdawala for 16 years and I couldn't ask for a better doctor to take care of me.

    2026-07-05

  • Dr. Lakdawala is a wonderful physician. He is held in high regard as an expert in his field and also has a lovely demeanor that makes his patients feel confident, listened to and cared for.

    2026-06-28

  • Dr. Lakdawala has been nothing but a true professional since I've known him. I've had the pleasure of working with him for the past 15 years. He's truly the best in the business and somebody that I trust implicitly. He's made a huge difference in my life.

    2026-06-22

  • Dr Lakdawala is always thorough and caring in his treatment. Highly recommend him.

    2026-06-20

  • Always professional, knowledgeable, and caring.

    2026-06-07

  • He is an excellent communicator and very caring and responsive. I recommend him highly and look forward to visits.

    2026-06-03

  • My visit with Dr Lakdawala was great. It was our initial visit and he was completely prepared, knowing all of my medical history and recent issues. He was extremely knowledgeable and patient, explaining everything clearly and concisely. Highly recommended and grateful to be in his care.

    2026-06-05

  • Dr. Neal Lakdawala is the man. Give this guy a raise.

    2026-05-18

  • Dr Neal Lakdawala always spends the time with me to answer all my questions about my challenging case. I'm grateful for his clinical expertise. He is a kind and compassionate cardiologist and I am fortunate to have him helping my children and I.

    2026-05-10

  • Great place you have there.

    2026-05-09

  • Dr. LAKDAWALA is by far the best healthcare provider I have ever interacted with in my life. Very informative, very knowledgeable, very kind, takes time to listen to you. Thank you.

    2026-05-08

  • i was going to miss a test cause of traffic and they instantly penciled me in for late and it was really important so i appreciated it

    2026-05-05

  • Dr. Lakdawala is the best. Kind of sad I am only seeing him every 18 months now.

    2026-05-05

  • Very happy with all people involved

    2026-04-30

  • Dr. LAKDAWALA is an outstanding physician. He takes the time to explain complex situations and listens carefully.

    2026-04-30

  • Great

    2026-04-29

  • Dr Lakdawala is a excellent doctor. I have interacted with him in clinic and on Shapiro floor 7, everytime the same professionalism. [redacted]

    2026-04-28

  • Great doctor with a good bed side manner. I feel very comfortable asking questions and dealing with him.

    2026-04-25

  • I just want to say my provider has become a very important person in my life. He's been there since day one. He's managed my care over the last eight years. I wouldn't have it any other way. He's very thorough. He's just a decent gentleman. And all I got to say is I have the best team in the world.

    2026-04-20

  • Wonderful team with communication always a top priority with the patient and the family. Absolutely amazing in providing comprehensive healthcare!

    2026-04-18

  • Everybody is great. Feel fortunate to be under their care.

    2026-04-12

  • I feel very lucky to have Dr Lakdawala as my doctor. He is compassionate, genuinely interested in my case and very accessible. I feel I have received excellent care from him and his team

    2026-04-12

  • He is one of the most intelligent and caring Doctor I have the pleasure of working with. I have complete confidence in him. Thank you.

    2026-04-11

  • Dr Lakdawala is a great and respectful provider. I'm from Vermont and don't enjoy traveling for medical care but his help, attention and respect make it worth the trip. Thank you, Dr Lakdawala!

    2026-04-08

  • Dr. Lakdawala is a fine, true professional who is deeply committed to his profession and his patients. He deserves the 10 I gave him for his care of me.

    2026-04-10

  • My provider listened to me with respect and compassion. He reviewed all my tests and medications and answered all my questions and concerns.

    2026-04-08

  • He is wonderful and always there when you need him

    2026-04-06

  • Extremely pleased and grateful to have such competent professionals as my physicians.

    2026-03-19

  • He was Wonderful...very kind and caring person felt very comfortable talking to him...definitely I would recommend him...spoke so I could understand my problem

    2026-03-14

  • Dr Lakdawala is the best doctor I could ever ask for. He is extremely professional and always prepared for my visit. He knows my medical history well and reviews it, as well as my meds at every visit. He is very kind and easily understandable about everything we discuss. He also leaves plenty of time for my questions.

    2026-03-22

  • I am a longtime patient of Dr. Lakdawala and he always takes the time to truly listen to any concerns I have, and to explain anything necessary. His level of knowledge is extraordinary, and he is always keeping up on current research regarding my situation. He is empathetic and I feel we work together on the best course of action and care. He also responds extremely quickly to any questions or concerns I send to him. This is not very common with many doctors, but he consistently makes this a part of his care with his patients.

    2026-03-07

  • Doctor used layman's terms to easily explain situations and future health complications and provided a program to monitor.

    2026-02-19

  • Dr LAKDAWALA was extremely informative,knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. My wife and I were very impressed with him. This was my first appointment with him and we wish I had moved to him sooner.

    2026-02-15

  • Dr. Lakdawala is kind, courteous. He always remembers who you are. He remembers details about your personal life to be able to have a nice, warm conversation and good bedside manner.

    2026-02-09

  • Dr. Lakhtawala is very interested in your care and how you're feeling and your steps forward to being as healthy as you can.

    2026-01-09

  • I was very pleased with my visit with Dr. Lakdawala. He was very knowledgeable about my case, history, and seemed was a very caring person. I look forward to seeing him in the future.

    2025-12-24

  • Thorough, smart and easy to talk to

    2025-12-23

  • It was great

    2025-12-21

  • Very happy

    2025-12-21

  • Dr. Neal has been an excellent provider since our SOC in 2013. He and his staff are responsive to my needs.

    2025-12-19

  • He is a very kind man. He's respectful and knowledgeable. I like meeting with him.

    2025-12-16

  • I two back-to-back appointments and the timing ended up perfectly, very little wait time.

    2025-12-14

  • Professional, compassionate, reassuring...I feel like I'm in very good caring hands. It means everything.

    2025-12-11

  • Dr. Neal Lakdawala is really talented. He's well-versed in his field. He is brilliant, but also kind and accessible. And absolutely, I appreciate very much his time. He's very careful, thoughtful, and is I feel very, very, very lucky that he is my cardiac specialist. He's a cardiac specialist that I go to.

    2025-12-12

  • Hi, I've been going to Dr. Lakdawala since 2010. He is a doctor that I trust fully for my condition, which is somewhat complicated. And he always calls back if I call in an emergency. He returns my call immediately. He is, as I said, the doctor I trust with my life.

    2025-12-11

  • Dr. Lakdawala is an excellent Cardiologist who really cares for his patients and gives exemplary medical advice and guidance.

    2025-12-03

  • Always felt I get excellent care!

    2025-12-01

  • good

    2025-11-27

  • Dr. Lakdawala is always very efficient. He answers all my questions, and I often have many. He helps me to understand symptoms/side effects I may be having from prescriptions and possible solutions. He is meticulous and carefully evaluates all concerns.

    2025-11-26

  • I have complete faith in Dr. LAKDAWALA ?

    2025-11-23

  • Very knowledgeable and caring. Took time to listen and explain results and outlook.

    2025-11-20

  • Patient and knowledgeable

    2025-11-17

  • Appointment was to follow up with echo results and overall health status by provider. My questions and concerns were addressed.

    2025-11-20

  • I feel very pleased to have Dr Lakdawala as my cardiologist. I feel confident that he listens to my concerns and is managing my care with the best prescription available. I am thankful to be able to feel so healthy.

    2025-11-16

  • I was very comfortable with Dr. Lakdawala. He was familiar with my family history with my condition which was helpful. He took time to ensure I was comfortable with what he was saying and with next steps.

    2025-11-14

  • Dr. Lakdawala is an excellent caregiver.

    2025-11-12

  • Dr L was professional, interested in my care and provided my wife and I with responses to all of our questions regarding my health condition. I will be looking to have Dr L take over as my cardiologist going forward.

    2025-10-31

  • Dr Lakdawala was very knowledgeable, kind and took his time and answered all my questions.

    2025-10-26

  • Dr. Lakdawala is a credit to MGB. I'm so appreciative of his efforts and knowledge.

    2025-10-26

  • With 10 being the highest Dr. Lakdawala is a number 10 And his medical staff is also a number 10 always getting back to me when I call his office number He is a caring and efficient Cardiologist God bless him and his medical staff Ptl??

    2025-10-25

  • My wife and I always feel grateful every time we visit the BRIGHAM for every member of the team. They are knowledgeable so we are confident in the medical care but just as importantly they take time with us to explain test results, next steps etc.

    2025-09-29

  • Always the highest level of care received.

    2025-09-28

Accepted Insurance

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