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Neurology at Mass General Brigham
Our board-certified neurologists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. We create personalized treatment plans for both routine and complex neurological disorders tailored to your needs and goals.
Comprehensive neurological services for common and complex diseases
At the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute, over 480 neurology specialists provide expert medical care for a wide range of brain, spinal cord, nerve, and muscle conditions. We focus on accurate diagnosis, advanced medical therapies, and long-term disease management.
As a patient, you have access to coordinated care across our system, from our academic medical centers to our community hospitals and ambulatory centers. Our neurologists are leaders in research to better understand neurological disorders and improve treatment options.
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Our approach to neurological care
At Mass General Brigham, our neurologists provide thorough evaluation and personalized treatment plans designed around your needs.
Comprehensive expertise across neurology specialties
Our neurologists offer exceptional care in subspecialties including:
- Movement disorders
- Memory and cognitive disorders
- Epilepsy
- Stroke
- Neuromuscular conditions
- Headache and migraine disorders
- Sleep-related neurological conditions
- Autonomic disorders
Multidisciplinary, personalized treatment
We work closely across specialties—such as neurosurgery, neuropsychology, and rehabilitation—to review your diagnosis, discuss treatment options, and develop a personalized plan tailored to your medical needs and goals.
Advanced diagnostic capabilities
Our state-of-the-art facilities include the latest imaging, carotid ultrasound, electroencephalogram (EEG), autonomic, nerve conduction (NCS) and electromyography (EMG), and sleep study equipment and testing to help your care team accurately and effectively diagnose your condition and create your personalized treatment plan. Our experts have the necessary experience to diagnose and treat any brain, spine, or peripheral nervous system condition, whether straightforward or complex.
Research and clinical innovation
Mass General Brigham neurologists are leaders in neuroscience research to better understand neurological disorders and improve diagnosis and treatment options. Our teams participate in clinical trials and translate new scientific discoveries into patient care when appropriate. For eligible patients, research studies may provide access to emerging therapies.
Neurological conditions and treatments
Learn more about the neurological conditions we diagnose and treat across Mass General Brigham.
- Alzheimer Disease
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Essential Tremor (ET)
- Huntington Disease
- Insomnia
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myositis
- Narcolepsy
- Sleep Apnea
- Snoring
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Dystonia
- Epilepsy
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Dementia With Lewy Bodies
- Migraine Headache
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Parasomnias
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Headache
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Head Injury in Children
- Nerve Blocks
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) An Alternate Path to Well-Being
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Patient story
Finding relief from dystonia
Once a lifelong athlete who loved running and biking, Paul Horrigan was forced to rely on a wheelchair once he developed debilitating back and leg pain, which eventually led to dystonia. After seven years of trying different treatments, deep brain stimulation (DBS) finally helped him find relief and get back on his feet.
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Neuroscience care near you
Mass General Brigham delivers neurological and neurosurgical care across New England, offering convenient access to care close to home with seamless connection to specialized services.
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Neuroscience clinical trials and research
Our research is shaping the future of neuroscience care. We offer access to clinical trials and emerging therapies, including treatments that may not yet be widely available. Eligibility depends on a person’s diagnosis, treatment history, and more. Explore our research and clinical trials or talk with your care team to learn about available options.
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Advancing care through research and clinical excellence
At the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute, we are redefining what’s possible in brain and nervous system care.
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480+ neurology specialists
Neurologists and neuroscience specialists collaborate across Mass General Brigham to deliver coordinated, patient-centered brain and nervous system care.
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800+ active clinical trials per year
With over $400 million in research funding, we are home to the most advanced clinical trial coordination centers in the world.
More than 200,000 patient visits each year
Because we treat a high number of patients, our team has deep experience in neurological care. This expertise helps us achieve better outcomes and quicker recoveries.
Patient story
Regaining balance with home care
After a bad fall, Joann Byrne started having trouble with her balance. Diagnosed with vertigo, she was discharged to Mass General Brigham Home Care, where she received life-changing vestibular care in the comfort of her own home.
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Contact Neurology
Contact a neurology location or specialist to learn about your care options. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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International Patient Services
Contact information for international patients