The Neurology Department offers a full spectrum of neurological care, including examination, diagnostic evaluation, consultation, treatment, comprehensive follow-up, and rehabilitation recommendations for disorders of the nervous system. Patients receive the latest in therapies and treatments from our neurologists based on the important neurology research that is ongoing at BMC. We have advanced clinical expertise in all neurology sub-specialties.
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7th Floor, Suite 7B
Shapiro Center 617.638.8456
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m.
Boston University Neurology Associates 617.638.9944
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Specialty Clinics
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Memory Disorders
Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury
The Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Program at Boston Medical Center cares for inpatients and outpatients with injuries related to motor vehicle collisions, falls, assaults, work, and sports.
Epilepsy Program
The Epilepsy Program offers a full range of diagnostic tests and treatments for epilepsy, with doctors who are focused solely on this condition.
General Neurology
Hospital Neurology
Interventional Neuroradiology
Multiple Sclerosis Center
Neurocritical Care
Our expert neurointensivists and specialty-trained nurse practitioners deliver cutting-edge emergency neurological care, with 24/7 inpatient hospital coverage.
Neuroinfectious Diseases
Neuromuscular Disorders
Our expert team cares for people with a wide range of conditions that affect the muscles and peripheral nervous system, from carpal tunnel syndrome to ALS. We offer state-of-the-art testing, as well as a full range of care for our patients.
Neuropsychology
The BMC Neuropsychology Program provides in-depth evaluation and collaborates closely with colleagues and specialists to help identify the underlying cause of neuropsychological symptoms and find the best treatment possible.
Pain, Headache, and Interventional Pain
As one of the few multidisciplinary pain management groups in an academic Neurology department, we provide state-of-the-art care with medications, x-ray (fluoroscopy) interventional procedures, physical therapy, clinic injections, and surgery.
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
Sleep Disorders Clinic
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine-accredited Sleep Disorders Center at Boston Medical Center provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services for individuals with a full range of sleep problems.
Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center
Our Team
Epilepsy Specialists
Myriam Abdennadher, MD
Abrar O Al-Faraj, MD
Maria Stefanidou, MD
General Neurology Specialists
Interventional Pain and Headache Specialists
Michael D Perloff, MD
Sunali Shah, MD
Memory and Behavioral Neurology Specialists
Michael L Alosco, PhD
Sanford H Auerbach, MD
Steven Lenio, MD
Jesse B Mez, MD
Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Disease Specialists
Marie-Helene Saint-Hilaire, MD
Katelyn C Bird, MD
Steve C Han, MD, MBA
Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Specialists
Pria Anand, MD
Konstantin Balashov, MD, PhD
William A Tosches, MD
Neurocritical Care Specialists
Anna M Cervantes-Arslanian, MD
Ali Daneshmand, MD, MPH
David M Greer, MD
Charlene J Ong, MD, MPHS
Neuro-infectious Diseases Specialists
Pria Anand, MD
Anna M Cervantes-Arslanian, MD
Stroke Specialists
Hugo J Aparicio, MD, MPH
Anna M Cervantes-Arslanian, MD
David M Greer, MD
Emily K Sweetra, NP
Thanh Nguyen, MD
Jose R Romero, MD
Julie G Shulman, MD
Traumatic Brain Injury and Sports Medicine Specialists
Brigid C Dwyer, MD
Douglas I Katz, MD
Additional Information
Global Health Initiative
The Department of Neurology’s 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
Department News
When to 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…
David M. Greer Appointed Chair and Chief of Neurology
David M. Greer, MD, MA, has been appointed chair of the Department of Neurology at BU School of Medicine and chief of neurology at Boston Medical Center.
Devin Frizado
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.
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.
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.