Susanna B Mierau, MD, PhD
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4.889362 average rating from 47 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
- Lexington, MA
Dr. Mierau is a neurologist and neuroscientist focused on autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. She trained as an undergraduate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Brain & Cognitive Sciences and as a graduate student at the University of Oxford where she received her doctorate in Neuroscience. She completed her medical training at Harvard Medical School and neurology residency program the combine program at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She now combines a research career investigating the neurobiological basis of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders with clinical care at the Lurie Center.
Dr. Mierau's neuroscience research focuses on understanding how sensory experience shapes the developing brain and how this process is disrupted in neurodevelopmental disorders including Rett syndrome and some patients with autism. In her research at Oxford, she studied the role of sensory experience on the development of synapses, the connections between brain cells, in the part of the brain that responds to touch. She is now using similar techniques to investigate how synaptic function is altered in Rett syndrome, in brain region that processes vision, and to test new drugs that target the synaptic dysfunction. This research is important for understanding the regression of language, social and cognitive function in Rett syndrome and for developing new treatments.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: University of Cambridge, Neuroscience, 2018
- Fellowship: Boston Childrens Hospital (Massachusetts), Research- Neuroscience, 2014
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurology/Autism, 2013
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology, 2011
- Internship: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2008
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 2007
Board Certifications
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.889362 average rating from 47 reviews
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She was very attentive and took her time and I did not feel rushed.
2026-06-24
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Dr Mireau continues to be wonderful, caring and knowledgeable while providing helpful care and feedback. She listens carefully to me and gives helpful guidance.
2026-06-22
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Dr. Susanna is a very knowledgeable person, she listened and provided the necessary guidance. We look forward to seeing her again.
2026-05-27
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Yes, very happy with Susanna . She's a great person, a knowledgeable neurologist. Everything about her is great.
2026-05-20
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A positive experience. Thank you!
2026-05-03
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Dr. Mierau is so thorough, full of information that's helpful to me, aware of my medical history, aware of how to talk to me, that I not only understand but really digest, compassionate. I feel so, so lucky. I feel seen, understood, heard. It's, I can't say enough good things about her.
2026-04-24
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Dr. Mierau is an excellent doctor. She is very kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. I am grateful that she is my doctor.
2026-04-16
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The neurologist seemed very caring and informative but could had summarized some information she gave us. [redacted]
2026-04-12
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Dr. Mierau is always attentive to my concerns and explains concepts thoroughly and in a way that is easily understandable. Another referral was made during this visit, and she knew whom to recommend based on the symptoms I described.
2026-04-01
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Dr Mierau is exceptionally caring, knowledgeable and patient! Regardless of how difficult her patients could be due to behavioral mood during the visit, Dr Mierau never fails to engage them with patience, care and cordially.
2026-04-01
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Dr. M takes the time to listen to you and answer your questions fully in a way that you can understand.
2026-03-31
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Dr Mierau is the best provider we have ever had! This is simply AMAZING!!!
2026-03-30
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Dr. Mierau is amazing. She is the only medical professional who was able to diagnosis my Acephalgic migraines after living with them for 20 years, seeing different neurologists, and not knowing how to identify or treat what was going on. This was a relief. Dr. Mierau is thoughtful, has gotten to know me and she is excellent at her job.
2026-03-07
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I thank my lucky stars that we have Dr. Mierau as a neurologist for my son with Autism. She is knowledgeable, caring, and always helpful. I can't say enough.
2026-03-01
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Dr. Mierau provided above and beyond for the appointment that [redacted], my son, who is profoundly autistic, had. So I just want to give her kudos and make sure that it's a high recommendation for her. She was very calm, very professional, very insightful. So thank you.
2026-01-28
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We had a wonderful experience and look forward to our next appointment. Everyone was very professional and knowledgeable.
2025-11-27
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They have done amazing work
2025-10-10
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The first provider that has made me feel seen and heard I've ever had, which I greatly appreciate
2025-09-26
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
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