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Michael
Levy
Michael Levy
Michael
Mass General Brigham
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<p>Dr. Levy is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and neuroimmunologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. He specializes in autoimmune neurological diseases and cares for patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, MOG antibody disease, multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, autoimmune encephalitis and neurosarcoidosis, as well as other rare neuroimmunological disorders. Dr. Levy completed his medical and scientific training at Baylor College of Medicine, and residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. </p> <p>In addition to clinical work, Dr. Levy is the principal investigator on several clinical studies and drug trials for these conditions. In the laboratory, Dr. Levy’s research focus is on the development of cellular and animal models of rare neuroimmunological diseases.</p>
Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital***, Neuroimmunology, 2009

Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital***, Neurology, 2008

Internship: Johns Hopkins Hospital***, Internal Medicine, 2005

Medical Education: Baylor College of Medicine, 2004

English
Adults
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They listened intently, treated me with the utmost courtesy, and demonstrated why they are premier experts in their field. I am deeply grateful for the clinical time and care provided by this team. My condition involves a complex neuro-axis presentation. I face significant challenges with real-time communication processing, which causes extreme cognitive reserve depletion and severe fatigue & confusion during interactive clinical exams. Dr. [redacted] and Dr. Levy met this challenge perfectly. They ensured a dynamic, comprehensive intake that accurately recognized where structural issues meet functional symptoms. They provided a thorough, individualized treatment plan and placed the necessary internal referrals to secure an interdisciplinary care approach. I highly recommend Dr. Levy's elite medical team to any complex patient requiring attentive, expert neurological care. 10/10.","review_date":"2026-08-06"},{"body":"Everyone at this office which I've interacted with is professional, caring, and respectful.","review_date":"2026-08-05"},{"body":"Dr. Levy himself is confident and competent [redacted]","review_date":"2026-08-05"},{"body":"Dr Levy is very easy to talk with kind and very knowledgeable.","review_date":"2026-07-30"},{"body":"Dr. Levy is amazing. He is so knowledgeable, so knowledgeable, and so personable.","review_date":"2026-07-29"},{"body":"I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Levy because I got all the answers about my condition and he really put my mind at ease! Thank you!","review_date":"2026-07-25"},{"body":"I thought Dr. Levy was very, very knowledgeable and he was considerate and he was patient in me explaining what my issue was. I was very, very happy. I waited for somebody to be like this or a doctor to see that had this knowledge and could help me.","review_date":"2026-07-24"},{"body":"I thought the in-person visit was much more valuable than the virtual visits. They offer much better opportunities for spontaneous interactions.","review_date":"2026-07-21"},{"body":"Never felt rushed. All my questions were answered","review_date":"2026-07-14"},{"body":"Great doc. Loved my appointment with him. He was terrific. And everybody who I encountered there when I had that appointment was terrific, [redacted]","review_date":"2026-07-03"},{"body":"First of all I was very impressed Dr. Levy was right on time for my appointment. No waiting. Secondly he really wants to get to the root of my dizziness (it's been 5 years) and all the therapy sessions I've had, have done nothing (both in Naples and Martha's vineyard). Hopefully with all of the testing coming up we will find the problem and cure the dizziness.","review_date":"2026-06-30"},{"body":"Dr [redacted] spent most of the time of the visit going over and evaluating my condition. [redacted] When Dr Levy came in towards the end, he explained further what the plan might look like to further my care. We were impressed with him and Dr [redacted], both, and grateful they could see me and begin my care journey.","review_date":"2026-07-03"},{"body":"They explained options and suggestions clearly, supported care decisions, and answered all questions clearly.","review_date":"2026-07-02"},{"body":"I have had a positive, impactful, and transformative (excellent) experience with this care provider.","review_date":"2026-07-02"},{"body":"[redacted] He is optimistic, caring, thoughtful of my coming cross country to see the Best .. Now I am hopeful for my \" no cure\" situation.","review_date":"2026-07-01"},{"body":"Dr. Levy was one of the most thorough and nicest physicians I have ever encountered (and I've encountered a lot!). He had a clear follow up plan and the referrals to testing were easy. He is caring and really just epitomizes what a physician should be like.","review_date":"2026-07-02"},{"body":"We loved Dr. Levy. We met for him within over an hour. So we really liked him so much.","review_date":"2026-06-26"},{"body":"This provider exceeded all my expectations. i came from out of town to see him. He was kind, compassionate and listened to my concerns.","review_date":"2026-06-24"},{"body":"Dr. Levy was awesome- very caring and listened to my concerns","review_date":"2026-06-26"},{"body":"Very good visit.","review_date":"2026-06-16"},{"body":"He is the best doctor I ever had.","review_date":"2026-06-15"},{"body":"Professional team with a great bed side manner.","review_date":"2026-06-11"},{"body":"Dr. Levy is a pioneer in his field. I feel fortunate to be his patient","review_date":"2026-06-10"},{"body":"Dr. Michael Levy is extremely caring, thoughtful, and kind. He always explains everything very clearly and shows how much he cares about your health and well-being. I feel so lucky to have Dr. Levy on my side.","review_date":"2026-06-10"},{"body":"Very professional and articulate. Gave me opportunity to ask several questions. And listened to what I had to say...answered every question. He explained every step necessary in my care","review_date":"2026-06-09"},{"body":"He was the first neurologist who explained fully what was happening to me.","review_date":"2026-06-07"},{"body":"Dr. Levy is a personable and listened closely to my concerns, and I was pleased to learn that he has background and experience with my particular ailments. In hindsight, I wish he had explained why he recommended the particular drug he prescribed and its side effects, compared to other possibilities. Time will tell, whether or not I am happy with his care.","review_date":"2026-06-05"},{"body":"I was so impressed with Dr Levy! He was kind, thoughtful, caring and incredibly knowledgable! I can't believe that he gave me one, full hour of his time. He also gave me some insights to my medical issue and set me up for bloodwork and a nerve conduction study. I can't remember the last time I met a doctor that was so caring!","review_date":"2026-06-03"},{"body":"Excellent","review_date":"2026-06-03"},{"body":"Dr Levy and Dr [redacted] were both wonderful! They were both very caring and knowledgeable. They clarified my diagnosis and answered all my concerns. I highly recommend him and his team!","review_date":"2026-06-03"},{"body":"The people I met with on this visit were all professional, showed genuine curiosity about my symptoms and status and proactively offered solutions to the various things that were brought up.","review_date":"2026-06-03"},{"body":"Dr. Levy, and his staff are very attentive, compassionate, caring unhelpful with everything I ever call them about. I wish all my doctors and healthcare team were like this team.","review_date":"2026-06-03"},{"body":"Was very helpful and understanding","review_date":"2026-05-29"},{"body":"Very knowledgable and careing. Very attentive and interested in what I was saying.","review_date":"2026-05-15"},{"body":"A very informative and supportive first meeting. Greatly appreciate the team.","review_date":"2026-05-07"},{"body":"I cannot say enough about the kindness of Dr Levy and Dr [redacted] in not only their compassionate listening of my complicated neurological history, but most importantly for the validation they give to me as a woman with a serious chronic illness who knows her body, and is medically minded. They encourage advocacy, asking questions which leads to feeling completely supported in a very serious illness, and highlighting my strengths and hopefulness. They truly care who I am as a person, not just as a patient. Their compassion is top notch in the world, truly.","review_date":"2026-05-07"},{"body":"Dr Levy gave me much info about my hand shaking that I did not know. He took the time to explain every thing to me. He was very polite and I was very happy with him.","review_date":"2026-04-29"},{"body":"Dr Levy was thorough, knowledgeable and informative on my visit. I feel he was attentive to my issues and gave me the appropriate amount of time to make the visit worthwhile for me.","review_date":"2026-04-29"},{"body":"Dr. Levy is the best there is. He keeps me up-to-date on what's happening with research findings and medication options, as well as any studies I might be interested in participating.","review_date":"2026-04-22"},{"body":"Dr. Levy and Dr. [redacted] are remarkable. They are very professional and knowledgeable of the disease that I have. Even though my prognosis is not very good, I left the hospital with hope. They provided a calm presence which calmed me tremendously. I had 2 choices of Doctors who are well versed with my condition and I am glad that the Lord led me to Dr. Levy.","review_date":"2026-04-10"},{"body":"This was the first time I got straight answers from any doctor concerning my cirrhosis. I felt very comfortable and I felt very good leaving Dr. Levy's office.","review_date":"2026-03-20"},{"body":"I am so grateful for Dr. Levy and his team. Optic Neuritis is scary and I know I am in the best care possible. Thank you all!","review_date":"2026-03-17"},{"body":"Dr Levy is very kind and professional, showed my results of the MRI and recommended medication. He also tried to find the best cost of the medication.","review_date":"2026-03-10"},{"body":"Dr. Michael Levy is an extremely courteous, attentive physician. He is sincere in that, as we interact, he's addressing all of our concerns with integrity and sincerity. And we really appreciate him in our lives because we definitely need someone like him, considering the rarity of the illness that my spouse has.","review_date":"2026-03-02"},{"body":"I have so much respect for Dr Levy. My disease is somewhat rare and he's an expert in his field. Lucky for me, he's on the east coast.","review_date":"2026-03-02"},{"body":"Excellent and easy to talk to you","review_date":"2026-03-02"},{"body":"Dr. Levy and his team doctor are really helpful to discuss my situation, prescribe treatment and test, and adjust medication.","review_date":"2026-02-25"},{"body":"Dr. Levy was fantastic. He listened carefully and explained what was visualized in the images and how it related to my condition. He took time to listen to my concerns and was not dismissive. Dr. Levy's progress notes were accurate and thoughtful as was his follow up. Thank you!","review_date":"2026-02-22"},{"body":"I would highly recommend Dr. Levy.","review_date":"2026-02-18"},{"body":"Dr. Levy is very knowledgeable, prompt, and whenever I have a question, his office responds quickly. I feel very lucky to have him as one of my physicians.","review_date":"2026-02-16"},{"body":"Extremely professional and caring.","review_date":"2026-02-08"},{"body":"I have the utmost respect for Dr Levy and his entire staff. They cover all the bases and make the patient feel heard.","review_date":"2026-02-04"},{"body":"I would like to thank the service provider because I received excellent care. Whenever I needed help, I was always very well received. In the hospitals and laboratories, I can only express my gratitude for the entire experience I had, all the care, from the receptionist and nurses to the doctors, to this service provider who was excellent to me.","review_date":"2026-02-04"},{"body":"The provider himself was very knowledgeable and experienced. It seemed like he answered most of my questions to my liking. [redacted] Thank you.","review_date":"2026-02-04"},{"body":"Fantastic","review_date":"2026-01-31"},{"body":"Excellent!! Thank you!","review_date":"2026-01-31"},{"body":"Dr Levy listened to me, faced me when speaking to me, I felt like a person not a number!","review_date":"2026-01-28"},{"body":"Professional experience. Very knowledgeable.","review_date":"2026-01-28"},{"body":"I appreciate Dr Levy and his fellows and students always. They are always kinds and informative and I am very confident it the care I received from Dr levy and his team.","review_date":"2026-01-28"},{"body":"He was terrific","review_date":"2026-01-25"},{"body":"The provider explained how my medication works with a really easy to understand response. Thank you.","review_date":"2026-01-23"},{"body":"Excellent","review_date":"2026-01-18"},{"body":"Dr Levy is a truly caring Dr there is no words he is always there for us","review_date":"2026-01-16"},{"body":"Dr. Levy has always had the greatest staff available assisting him.","review_date":"2026-01-14"},{"body":"He took his time to listen to my experience, and then provided a detailed explanation of his diagnosis along with other possible diagnoses, followed by a plan for further testing and a recommended medication to try for the condition. He presented his diagnosis with care and compassion, and he left time for my questions.","review_date":"2026-01-10"},{"body":"Dr. Levy was very kind and patient and extremely thorough. He showed me results of scan comparing them side by side so could see the changes. He explained what might be going on ( various causes) and also the tests that he was ordering and why. He made us seem very collaborative.","review_date":"2026-01-04"},{"body":"Dr Levy Is The BEEEEEEST????????","review_date":"2025-12-14"},{"body":"Dr. Levy is a very warm and compassionate physician","review_date":"2025-12-11"},{"body":"The doctor came out to greet me- unbelievable!","review_date":"2025-12-07"},{"body":"I've been of patient of Dr. Levy for over a decade. I used to travel 5 hours to see him at Johns Hopkins and I now drive 5 hours in a different direction to see him at MGH. If I could give 20 stars instead of 10, I surely would. I have said it before and will again - he has saved the quality of my life, without question. I'm very grateful.","review_date":"2025-12-07"},{"body":"Dr Levy is awesome! I like that he asks about my life, and shares about his. It's an excellent, holistic approach to providing care!","review_date":"2025-12-07"},{"body":"Very knowledgeable about condition and the best possible care for it. Very kind and listened to everything we had to say. Compassionate.","review_date":"2025-11-30"},{"body":"He was very attentive to our needs and concerns","review_date":"2025-11-27"},{"body":"Dr. Levy reviewed everything prior to our visit. He was calm, thoughtful and an amazing listener. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience. We appreciated him seeing us!","review_date":"2025-11-24"},{"body":"Dr. Levy has improved my quality of life immensely. I am so grateful for how kind and he is, and he is always willing to help.","review_date":"2025-11-23"},{"body":"Dr. Levy is the best dr I ever had. I will follow him where ever hospital he goes to work.","review_date":"2025-11-22"},{"body":"Dr. Levy is the best doctor-incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent, humble, kind, caring, respectful & is an excellent communicator. I wish all doctors were like him.","review_date":"2025-11-21"},{"body":"Dr. Levy was patient and kind in my only visit with him. I look forward to meeting with him again on my newly diagnosed condition.","review_date":"2025-11-21"},{"body":"Dr. Levy is the foremost expert on Superficial Siderosis. He is an understanding and a wealth of information. Amazing physician!!","review_date":"2025-11-10"},{"body":"Dr. Levy is very thorough and specific when it comes to my appt and my care. He makes sure before we ended my appt that all my questions and concerns were answered. He also explains and breaks down information to where I am able to understand it. Very good provider.","review_date":"2025-11-08"},{"body":"Dr. Levy and is team are so knowledgeable and really care.","review_date":"2025-11-05"},{"body":"Very smart and treats patients with respect.","review_date":"2025-11-01"},{"body":"Dr Michael Levy is a superior, compassionate, understanding and awesome physician!","review_date":"2025-10-28"},{"body":"Dr. Levy is incredible!","review_date":"2025-10-26"},{"body":"best doctor I've ever had when it comes to my condition. I met him in 2013 and he was the one who diagnosed me and it's amazing to find a doctor of that caliber. So thank you, Dr. Levy.","review_date":"2025-10-24"},{"body":"Dr Levy was absolutely great. I know he is a brilliant doctor and yet he explained things on my level, could not have been better. Is a kind and caring doctor. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to have the appointment with him. Thank you dear doctor Levy.","review_date":"2025-10-19"},{"body":"It is difficult to put in words how remarkable my experience with Dr. Levy has been during the last five years. I have an autoimmune disorder that has caused a lot of damage to my body. I had the fortune of meeting Dr. Levy and being under his care. He enrolled me in the experimental trial of Ravulizumab for NMOSD patients, which after four years ended with 100% success. During, and after the trial, Dr. Levy has been very attentive and responsive to all my symptoms and questions. I go every eight weeks to MGH for Ultomiris (Ravulizumab) infusions, and I have been free of relapses five years now. All of this had not been possible without Dr. Levy's help.","review_date":"2025-10-15"},{"body":"Excellence","review_date":"2025-10-05"},{"body":"Great doctor!","review_date":"2025-10-04"},{"body":"I had the best experience with Dr. Levy and his staff. Everyone there was very helpful. And I was so impressed and it made me feel at ease. And I really appreciated everybody's time in the way that everything just went like clockwork. It was a very, very great experience. Thank you.","review_date":"2025-09-26"},{"body":"Dr Levy is the best doctor I have ever had. He is extremely knowledgeable and listens to my concerns and suggestions about my disease and care for my disease.","review_date":"2025-09-25"},{"body":"Excellent visit","review_date":"2025-09-25"},{"body":"Dr.Levy and his staff were very accommodating, understanding caring also, knowledgeable about my condition. I'm very happy that he now a part of my health care team.","review_date":"2025-09-25"},{"body":"I had a virtual appointment with Dr. Michael Levy. He was prompt and listened to my concerns. He also added more information that I was not thoroughly aware of. Dr. Levy showed me my MRI which was good to see. He explained it perfectly. I have been dealing with my problem for 9 months and I felt he was the first one to listen and take time to explain. I will definitely follow up with Dr. Levy!","review_date":"2025-09-21"},{"body":"I am very grateful to Dr. Levy. He is an inspiring, superb physician","review_date":"2025-09-15"},{"body":"He knew more about the condition than any of my other providers","review_date":"2025-09-13"},{"body":"Dr. Levy is excellent.","review_date":"2025-09-12"}]}

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