The Neurology Department provides a full spectrum of care for all neurological conditions, from migraine headaches to Alzheimer’s disease. Our specialized programs provide advanced diagnostic testing and treatment for epilepsy, along with comprehensive, team-based care for those grappling with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. Our robust research programs also ensure that patients can access groundbreaking technologies and therapies.



  ### Neurology

- [Contact Us](#contact-us)
- [Specialty Clinics](#specialty-clinics)
- [Our Team](#our-team)
- [Additional Information](#additional-information)
- [Department News](#department-news)
- [Research Overview](#research-overview)
- [Residency and Fellowship Information](#residency-and-fellowship-information)
 
   ## Contact Us

 [ 725 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118   
7th Floor, Suite 7B   
BMC, Shapiro Center ](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/725+Albany+Street,+Boston,+MA) 

 [617.638.8456](tel:617.638.8456) 

Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m.

 

 

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 [ Stetson Building 541 Main St., STE 317, Weymouth, MA 02190   
Weymouth ](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/541+Main+St,+Weymouth,+MA+02190) 

 [617.638.9944](tel:617.638.9944) 

Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

 

 [    ![Weymouth location for the Neurology Department](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/597cca59-6981-4d2c-953d-8835a622fd58/Weymouth3-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:300,height:200&format=jpg)  

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  ## Specialty Clinics

  [### Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Memory Disorders 

A program within the Department of Neurology providing specialized memory care for Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders, including evaluating cognitive changes and supporting ongoing care.

 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/alzheimers-disease-and-related-memory-disorders)  [### Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

A program within the Department of Neurology providing diagnosis and treatment for traumatic brain injuries, including concussion symptoms and TBI, with specialized care to evaluate and manage brain injury.



 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/concussion-and-traumatic-brain-injury)  [### Epilepsy Program

A an accredited Level 4 Epilepsy Center providing epilepsy diagnosis and treatment for children and adults within the Department of Neurology.



 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/epilepsy-program)  [### General Neurology

A program within the Department of Neurology providing diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of neurological conditions, including headaches, seizures, neuropathy, memory disorders, and other disorders affecting the brain and nervous system.

 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/general-neurology)  [### Hospital Neurology

A program within the Department of Neurology providing neurology care for patients in the hospital with conditions such as stroke, seizures, infections, and neurological emergencies.

 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/hospital-neurology)  [### Interventional Neuroradiology

A program within the Department of Neurology providing interventional neuroradiology care to diagnose and treat conditions such as aneurysms and stroke using minimally invasive, imaging-guided techniques.

 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/interventional-neuroradiology)  [### Multiple Sclerosis Center

A center within the Department of Neurology providing diagnosis and treatment for multiple sclerosis and related conditions, helping patients manage MS symptoms with specialized care and ongoing monitoring.

 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/multiple-sclerosis-center)  [### Neurocritical Care

A program within the Department of Neurology providing neurocritical care for life-threatening conditions such as acute ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, seizures, and other neurological emergencies.



 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/neurocritical-care)  [### Neuroinfectious Diseases

A program within the Department of Neurology providing diagnosis and treatment for brain infection and neurological complications caused by infectious diseases, including HIV, endocarditis, COVID-19, and other conditions.

 

 

 ](/departments/neuroinfectious-diseases)  [### Neuromuscular Disorders

A program within the Department of Neurology providing diagnosis and treatment for neuromuscular disorder conditions that affect the muscles and peripheral nervous system, including carpal tunnel syndrome, ALS, and related disorders.



 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/neuromuscular-disorders)  [### Neuropsychology

A program within the Department of Neurology where a neuropsychologist evaluates memory, thinking, and behavior to diagnose neurological and cognitive conditions and guide treatment and care planning.



 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/neuropsychology)  [### Pain, Headache, and Interventional Pain Program

A program within the Department of Neurology providing interventional pain management for headache and chronic pain conditions, including nerve blocks, injections, and other minimally invasive procedures.



 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/pain-headache-and-interventional-pain-program)  [### Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center

A center within the Department of Neurology where movement disorder specialists and Parkinson’s specialists diagnose and treat Parkinson’s disease and related disorders with personalized care to improve symptoms and quality of life.

 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/parkinsons-disease-and-movement-disorders-center)  [### Sleep Disorders Clinic

Part of the Department of Neurology, this sleep center provides care from a sleep doctor for conditions such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, circadian rhythm disorders, and other sleep disorders.



 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/sleep-disorders-clinic)  [### Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center

A comprehensive stroke center within the Department of Neurology providing advanced stroke treatment for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke with expert cerebrovascular care.

 

 

 ](/departments/neurology/stroke-and-cerebrovascular-center)  ## Our Team

### Epilepsy Specialists

 

 ###  [Myriam Abdennadher, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/myriam-abdennadher-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/08bd80df-7d22-4efe-819f-4fd618f2006c/Myriam-Abdennadher_385_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Abrar O. Al-Faraj, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/abrar-o-al-faraj-md) 

 Neurologist 


 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Maria Stefanidou, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/maria-stefanidou-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/14fc80c8-50f8-46ea-a112-e78264bc1027/Maria-Stefanidou_176_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Bianca Carson, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/bianca-carson-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/4e27b0ed-4559-4d0e-96c7-f760981dc837/Bianca-Carson-MD_199_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### General Neurology Specialists

 

 ###  [Kerin A. Flanagan, MSN](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kerin-flanagan-np) 

 Lead Nurse Practitioner (Neurology) 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/9da310c7-b2e1-424d-b915-95ec6d2e4696/Kerin-Flanagan_25_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Steven Lenio, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/steven-lenio-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/14b3f7b9-dec7-41c8-92d1-ca3cb5eb2438/Steve-Lenio_179_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [William A Tosches, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/william-tosches-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/d1f9c667-401a-4359-885c-27dd86450b57/Dr-Tosches-Headshot-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Interventional Pain and Headache Specialists

 

 ###  [Katie M McMillen, FNP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/katie-m-mcmillen-fnp) 

 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  ###  [Michael D. Perloff, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/michael-d-perloff-md) 

 Neurologist, Director of Pain Medicine 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/d547bda4-bc9e-4838-8ea7-0c76be60486a/Michael-Perloff_web?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Sunali Shah, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/sunali-shah-md) 

 Pain Medicine Specialist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/33d40499-c698-4fb9-ad90-cf2ecda2b92d/Sunali-Shah_244_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Bianca Carson, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/bianca-carson-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/4e27b0ed-4559-4d0e-96c7-f760981dc837/Bianca-Carson-MD_199_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Memory and Behavioral Neurology Specialists

 

 ###  [Michael L Alosco, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/michael-l-alosco-phd) 

 Neuropsychologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/6c044303-4654-4042-b0fd-44d293ff8023/Michael-Alosco_212_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Sanford H. Auerbach, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/sanford-h-auerbach-md) 

 Neurologist; Director, Sleep Disorders Center 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/38cd6ba5-a0ec-46cb-974a-828a4f6cf238/Auerbach-Sanford?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Steven Lenio, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/steven-lenio-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/14b3f7b9-dec7-41c8-92d1-ca3cb5eb2438/Steve-Lenio_179_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Jesse B. Mez, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jesse-b-mez-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/eed2ed0d-19f8-44b7-8840-e56a89e9b702/Jesse-Mez_235_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Disease Specialists

 

 ###  [Marie-Helene Saint-Hilaire, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/marie-helene-saint-hilaire-md) 

 Neurologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/003be72b-6ece-4f77-a3d5-9c6a86dc6d66/Marie-Saint-Hilaire_web?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Katelyn C. Bird, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/katelyn-c-bird-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/12f6cfaf-b9bc-422d-98ad-0685e1e26d85/Bird_Katelyn-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Steve C. Han, MD, MBA](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/steve-c-han-md-mba) 

 Neurologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/91b459cd-ca22-4d1d-8700-a72ec22c1103/Steve-Han_405_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Specialists

 

 ###  [Pria Anand, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/pria-anand-md) 

 Neurologist; Chief of Hospitalist (Inpatient) Neurology; Director, Neurology Residency Program 


 

    ![Headshot of Pria Anand, a neurologist at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/ad43dc1a-b494-402f-8817-e822f2a4389a/Pria-Anand-MD-Neurology?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [William A Tosches, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/william-tosches-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/d1f9c667-401a-4359-885c-27dd86450b57/Dr-Tosches-Headshot-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Neurocritical Care Specialists

 

 ###  [Ali Daneshmand, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/ali-daneshmand-md-mph) 

 Neurologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/628ab09b-3395-4d0a-b67a-56434501ed7f/Ali-Daneshmand-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Neuroinfectious Disease Specialists

 

 ###  [Pria Anand, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/pria-anand-md) 

 Neurologist; Chief of Hospitalist (Inpatient) Neurology; Director, Neurology Residency Program 


 

    ![Headshot of Pria Anand, a neurologist at Boston Medical Center](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/ad43dc1a-b494-402f-8817-e822f2a4389a/Pria-Anand-MD-Neurology?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Neuromuscular Specialists

 

 ###  [Ariel H Marks, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/ariel-h-marks-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/535410d0-ffa8-4c67-a9ad-e4ca2e679e81/Ariel-Marks_633_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Peter Siao-Tick-Chong, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/peter-siao-tick-chong-md) 

 Neurologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/8057a626-4198-4258-93a7-f0c8f39da65f/Siao-Tick-Chong-Peter?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Neuropsychology Specialists

 

 ###  [Monica T. Ly, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/monica-t-ly-phd) 

 Neuropsychologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/99a77073-9894-47c4-801a-2c4a820b6a00/Monica-Ly_532_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Sleep Disorder Specialists

 

 ###  [Sanford H. Auerbach, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/sanford-h-auerbach-md) 

 Neurologist; Director, Sleep Disorders Center 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/38cd6ba5-a0ec-46cb-974a-828a4f6cf238/Auerbach-Sanford?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Opal Mitchell, NP FNP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/opal-mitchell-np-fnp) 

 

 

   ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg)  

 

 

 



### Stroke Specialists

 

 ###  [Hugo J. Aparicio, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/hugo-j-aparicio-md-mph) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/1ba173c0-eb0c-471e-b2a9-ffe6e6040692/Hugo-Aparicio_425_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Emily K. Hamlyn, NP](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/emily-k-hamlyn-np) 

 Nurse Practitioner 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/d923b4ac-5873-4875-8b88-ac3a4c2a9dfa/Emily-Sweetra_65_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Thanh Nguyen, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/thanh-nguyen-md) 

 Neurologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/67147641-8791-4dcd-ab4f-c940b5df8b66/Nguyen-Thanh?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [José R. Romero, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jose-r-romero-md) 

 Neurologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/efd8603f-dcf3-450f-8041-7e9bab2f5f60/Jose-Rafael-Romero?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Julie G. Shulman, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/julie-g-shulman-md) 

 Neurologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/4436ab1b-2407-468c-8944-016048b12773/Julie-Shulm_351_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



### Traumatic Brain Injury and Sports Medicine Specialists

 

 ###  [Brigid C. Dwyer, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/brigid-c-dwyer-md) 

 Neurologist 

 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/169d0343-bc6d-4c79-9f17-bc44c698b431/Dwyer-Brigid-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   ###  [Douglas I. Katz, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/douglas-i-katz-md) 

 Neurologist 


 

    ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/b7103a30-1d44-4c9b-bca4-7d4f4927913d/Douglas-Katz_743_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg)   

 

 

 



 

  ## Additional Information

### Global Health Initiative

The Department of Neurology’s [Global Health Initiative](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/neurology/neurology-global-health-initiative/) provides opportunities for residents and attending physicians to provide neurological care in developing nations. The Initiative includes a Global Health Track for residents with formal presentations on global health neurology and opportunities in field experience and research.

[Learn More about the BMC Global Health Initiative](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/neurology/neurology-global-health-initiative/)



  ## Department News

###  [Living with MS: Liz’s Journey of Self-Advocacy and Resilience](https://www.bmc.org/stories/liz-corsinis-story) 

 Liz is grateful for the “constant support” of her husband, ChrisLiz Corsini woke up one morning in 2022 and couldn’t see out of her left eye. At 30 years old, active and busy with work and kids, she…

 May 30

 

 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) 

###  [Catching up with Devin Frizado, who shared her story of getting sober at 33](https://www.bmc.org/stories/catching-devin-frizado-who-shared-her-story-getting-sober-33) 

 Last year we profiled Devin Frizado, who shared her story of getting sober at 33 after a series of life-threatening health scares. We recently caught up with Devin.

 May 22

 

 ![Devin Frizado](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/Devin.jpg?itok=wYS0QGYI)

 

 

###  [After a brain hemorrhage, a musician is "really, really grateful I made it through”](https://www.bmc.org/stories/after-brain-hemorrhage-musician-really-really-grateful-i-made-it-through) 

 In May of 2020, music artist Kenny Bling had finished a video shoot and was driving a crew member home. When he tried to speak, nothing came out. Feeling clumsy and confused, he hit a parked car…

 Jan 03

 

 ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) 

###  [Podcast: When to Worry about Your Headaches ](https://www.bmc.org/podcasts/when-worry-about-your-headaches) 

 Dr. Perloff and Dr. Zhu discuss available treatment options for headaches, when to worry if it is something more serious and that if they begin to have a negative impact on your every day life, that…

 Jan 15

 

 ![BMC Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/BMC-Logo-Square.jpg?itok=OQb2LQ_l)

 

 



  ## Research Overview

The Department of Neurology at Boston Medical Center conducts world-class basic science, translational, and clinical research. Physicians and scientists collaborate via nationally and locally funded research programs to develop the latest in neurological diagnostics and therapies.

[Learn more about neurology research at BMC](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/neurology/research/)



  ## Residency and Fellowship Information

### Neurology Subspecialty Fellowships

The Department of Neurology at Boston Medical Center is affiliated with Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and has a long and distinguished history in both the academic and clinical arenas. To learn about our fellowship programs, please visit the [Neurology Subspecialty Fellowships website](http://www.bumc.bu.edu/neurology/education/subspecialty-fellowships/).