Jeffrey S Schweitzer, MD, PhD

Jeffrey S Schweitzer, MD, PhD

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4.901538 average rating from 65 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

As a board-certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Jeff Schweitzer is passionate about improving and restoring quality of life, especially for patients with Parkinson’s, epilepsy and other movement disorders.

Dr. Schweitzer has over 30 years of experience in the field. Previously, he was the Chief of Neurosurgery at Wright State University-Premier Health Partners and he ran the Epilepsy, Movement Disorder and Pituitary Surgery Programs at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center for 13 years.

He has also served as the Director of the Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH. Most recently, he worked at Scripps Memorial Hospital in San Diego where he was named a top doctor by the San Diego County Medical Society.

In addition to surgery for movement disorders, Dr. Schweitzer is experienced in many areas of surgery of the brain and spine as well as radiosurgery.

Dr. Schweitzer has done extensive research on Parkinson's disease, and he speaks three languages: English, French and Mandarin Chinese.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Yale University School of Medicine, Epilepsy, 1994
  • Residency: UCLA Medical Center, Neurological Surgery, 1993
  • Internship: UCLA Medical Center, General Surgery, 1987
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 1986

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.901538 average rating from 65 reviews

  • Dr. Jeffrey Schweitzer saw me at Mass General where I was accompanied by wife for this first visit. Dr. Schweitzer was prompt, succinct, and very well informed about my medical history. It was quite apparent that he had reviewed my medical history for atypical trigeminal neuralgia. We reviewed and discussed my prior medical issues while analyzing the frequent MRIs I had received. Most importantly, he demonstrated compassion for the years in which I had seen numerous neurologists and various medical professionals where no definitive conclusion had been drawn regarding my medical diagnosis. My wife and I appreciated his honesty and forthcoming with his analysis and his approach to finding a resolution or, at a minimum, a constructive path forward. Dr. Schweitzer, as I mentioned to him, was one of the only doctors who actively listened, was able to formulate a decision tree based on my symptoms and medical history, and draw conclusions coupled with a path forward. Above all, I have great respect for his candor and positive approach to solving problems and his leadership. Dr. Schweitzer was unique in that he treated my wife and me as individual patients with a knowledgeable and empathetic approach to a results-oriented conclusion. I am looking forward to our next consultation and am confident that I am in the hands of, not just the best team of doctors, but a team that serves the best interests of its patients.

    2026-06-20

  • I'm very happy with the provider. He's very empathetic, which is very important to me.

    2026-06-17

  • Due to FDA rules and regulations we couldn't go any further. Thank you

    2026-06-13

  • Very compassionate provider who explained all options clearly

    2026-05-28

  • We saw the surgeon and no nurses and he was patient, caring, listed and gave us options.

    2026-05-02

  • I feel confident in the care being provided by this provider.

    2026-05-02

  • Dr. Schweitzer was very personable and informative. Comforting to know I'm in good hands for my procedure.

    2026-05-01

  • This is the second time I have trusted my brain into his expertise. So I'd say I believe he has the experience to instill confidence in his patients.

    2026-04-26

  • The Dr. was very informative, took time to explain the surgery, and very respectful.

    2026-04-14

  • I had a very positive experience

    2026-03-28

  • Very smart

    2026-03-22

  • Dr. Schweitzer is amazing. He so helped me. He really understood and was patient and excellent communication. I love him, love him, love him.

    2026-03-11

  • The doctor was very clear and attentive at all times.

    2026-02-28

  • I had full confidence in his decision making.

    2026-02-15

  • Thank you for your wonderful care, respect and professionalism. In the bottom of my heart thank you for giving my life back, it means so much to me and my family you are a blessing and my hero Dr. Schweitzer God bless you!

    2026-02-14

  • Excellent

    2026-02-25

  • So far, the care provided and contact has seemed excellent. I have no comparison for anyone else in this area, but it seemed excellent through time. Thank you.

    2026-01-28

  • Very thorough. He listened to all my complaints and problems and gave me very good advice and guided me through to an upcoming surgery. Thank you.

    2026-01-12

  • Very thorough, gave options and allowed me to make the final decision.

    2026-01-03

  • Excellent Doctor extremely knowledgeable

    2025-12-29

  • Very respectful and took the time to explain all options. I greatly appreciated his honesty and attention to detail. I am grateful for his depth of experience and how he approached my situation in terms of what my options were and what information he needed in order to provide a more thorough diagnosis.

    2025-12-29

  • Probably one of the best providers I have seen in sometime. Very thorough and compassionate.

    2025-12-22

  • Very thorough care and had respectful bedside manner.

    2025-12-08

  • It was an incredible experience. The provider was very knowledgeable, very courteous, very intent and listening. It was just a great experience.

    2025-11-17

  • Yes, I'm very happy with my provider and this may just be a, I don't know, a problem with the communication at the front desk, but I was there three minutes after my appointment and I was waiting in the waiting area until 15 minutes after the appointment, which the doctor commented on that I was 15 minutes late, but I wasn't really. I was three minutes late.

    2025-11-17

  • I was very happy with my meeting with Dr. Schweitzer. He seemed very knowledgeable and I was very comfortable with him

    2025-11-15

  • He was professional, caring , and clear As to his advice.

    2025-11-08

  • Very thorough explanation of my issue

    2025-10-11

  • Dr Schweitzer was very thorough. He ordered new imaging and set an appointment date for the procedure. Felt reassured that he will do his best to expedite the process.

    2025-09-24

Accepted Insurance

  • Medicaid CT
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
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  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Coventry
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