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Tanuja
Chitnis
Tanuja Chitnis
Tanuja
Mass General Brigham
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<p>Dr. Chitnis is a Neurologist and Chief of the Division of Neuroimmunology at Mass General Brigham. She specializes in neuroimmunology and cares for adult and pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOGAD), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and other neuroimmunological diseases. Dr. Chitnis completed their medical training at the University of Toronto, neurology residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, and fellowship training at Mass General Brigham. She conducts research in the immune mechanisms of MS, biomarkers and clinical trials.</p>
Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology, 2001

Residency: Allegheny University Hospitals, Neurology, 1998

Internship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1995

Medical Education: University of Toronto, 1994

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I know that I am getting the best care in the world from her as a person and I just feel incredibly lucky.","review_date":"2026-07-29"},{"body":"Dr Chitnis is wonderful and has a student with her.","review_date":"2026-07-02"},{"body":"I've been a patient of Dr Chitnis since 2005, wouldn't go to anyone else","review_date":"2026-06-30"},{"body":"Dr. Chitnis is a brilliant diagnostician! She is an active listener who answered all of my questions in a way that I could easily understand. Dr. Chitnis has a kind demeanor and is an outstanding problem solver. I have great confidence in Dr. Chitnis!","review_date":"2026-06-24"},{"body":"I felt heard and listened to. Dr. Chitnis was amazing.","review_date":"2026-06-19"},{"body":"Dr. Chitnis is knowledgeable and attentive.","review_date":"2026-06-11"},{"body":"Extremely competent and caring","review_date":"2026-05-29"},{"body":"He was very helpful.","review_date":"2026-05-22"},{"body":"I have trust and confidence in Dr. Chitnis. 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Knowing what to ask, how to interpret, understanding very difficult cases and logically figuring things out. I am very fortunate to have her as my Dr given my condition","review_date":"2025-10-30"},{"body":"Dr. Chitnis was AMAZING- Really spent a good amount of time with me and answered all my questions - I felt very at ease with her and very heard! thank you!","review_date":"2025-10-06"},{"body":"Dr. Chitnis is the only doctor that discovered my condition which help me getting the right treatments and under control. She is alway pleasant and very attentive whenever I had visits in person. Her follow up on patient gateway is within hours or a call from her assistant. I am very grateful for Dr. Chitnis.","review_date":"2025-10-06"},{"body":"Outstanding physician","review_date":"2025-09-25"},{"body":"Dr. Chitnis diagnosed my multiple sclerosis in 2002 and I have seen her ever since. I have no doubt that she has my best interests at heart and I trust her skill and judgment completely. I consider myself very fortunate that Dr. Chitnis is my physician.","review_date":"2025-09-25"},{"body":"My providers were wonderful in every aspect. Both Dr. Chitnis and Dr. [redacted] were attentive, knowledgeable and supportive. They were able to help clarify my medical condition in a clear, understandable manner. I feel very fortunate.","review_date":"2025-09-25"},{"body":"I have had several providers at the Multiple Sclerosis Center, and all have been great. I like Dr. Chitnis very much.","review_date":"2025-09-18"},{"body":"Dr Chitnis is a great listener and always responds to my concerns","review_date":"2025-09-10"}]}

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