An Update Regarding Seasonal Illnesses

To help prevent the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses, we strongly encourage all visitors to wear a mask while in ambulatory clinics or inpatient units. Surgical masks are available at hospital and clinic entrances. Patients with respiratory illnesses should also wear masks. Thank you for helping protect our patients, staff, and community.

About

Rachel Caplan, MD is a practicing neurologist at Boston Medical Center and an assistant professor of Neurology at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. She received her BA in English from Yale University, followed by her MD at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her neurology residency at Mass General Brigham, then practiced general neurology at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia before completing her neuromuscular fellowship back at Mass General Brigham. Her clinical focus is in neuromuscular disorders and EMG, general neurology, and hospital-based neurology. She is passionate about teaching medical students, residents, and physicians from other subspecialities.

  • Administrative Title

    Assistant Professor of Neurology

  • Education

    Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2017
    Harvard BWH-Mass General Neurology Residency, 2021

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