Brigham Behavioral Neurology Group (617) 732-8060
Kirk Daffner, MD, Director
The Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of patients who have problems with memory, executive functions, attention, language, emotion, or behavior due to disease, injury, or developmental disorders of the central nervous system. Patients receive the highest standard of neurologic, psychiatric, and social work care for the treatment of their conditions.
Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology
Brigham Memory Disorders Unit (617) 732-8060
Dennis Selkoe, MD, Director
Kirk Daffner, MD, Director
Our Memory Disorders Section provides a state-of-the-art diagnostic workup and treatment of all forms of dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Our Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Research program provides the opportunity for individuals to become involved in clinical trials testing potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, and neuroimaging studies for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
Epilepsy Service (617) 732-7547
Edward Bromfield, MD, Director
The Epilepsy Service provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of patients with known or suspected sleep and/or seizure disorders. Available studies include polysomnography, multiple sleep latency testing and long-term video-EEG monitoring, performed in a state-of-the-art, computerized laboratory. All relevant medical and surgical specialties, including neurology, pulmonary medicine, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, neuroendocrinology, radiology and psychiatry, are involved in patient care, as are ancillary services such as neuropsychology, nursing and social work.
The Epilepsy and Electrocephalography (EEG) Program
Headache Service (617) 983-7580
Elizabeth Loder, MD, MPH, Chief, Division of Headache and Pain
Paul Rizzoli, MD, Director, John R. Graham Headache Center
The John R. Graham Headache Center, based at the Faulkner Hospital, provides consultation services for patients with chronic, disabling headache conditions. The Center has particular expertise in migraine, tension-type and cluster headaches. Evaluation and treatment recommendations provided to referring clinicians emphasize the use of headache-specific treatments rather than general pain medications. Emphasis is placed on further prevention of headaches, for which non-pharmacological treatment or medications may be recommended.
Movement Disorders (617) 732-7432
Lewis R. Sudarsky, MD, Director
The Movement Disorders and Gait Service provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease, tremor, ataxias, dyskinesias, dystonia, gait disorders, tics and Tourette's syndrome. Botulinum toxin injections for focal dystonia and spasmodic torticollis are available. Areas of special interest include occupational movement disorders, particularly those seen in musicians and other performing artists; disorders induced by drugs, such as tardive dyskinesia and the neuroleptic malignant syndrome; and the diagnosis and management of gait disorders.
Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology (617) 525-6550
Howard Weiner, MD, Co-Director
Samia J. Khoury, MD, Co-Director
Comprehensive evaluation of patients with multiple sclerosis is provided, including management, new and research treatments, and preventive care for complications secondary to multiple sclerosis.
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Neuromuscular Service (617) 732-8046
Anthony Amato, MD, Director
The Neuromuscular Service provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, consultation and management of all neuromuscular disorders, including motor neuron diseases (ALS), peripheral neuropathies, myopathies, muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis.
Neurogenetics (617) 525-5750
Bruce R. Korf, MD, PhD, Director
Neurological Intensive Care Unit (617) 732-7432
Galen V. Henderson, MD, Director
Neurological Intensive Care is one of the newest and fastest-growing specialties in medicine today. The first academic Neuro-ICU's in the United States were established in the early 1980's. Many more specialized neurological ICU's exist in large proprietary hospitals throughout the country, with a primary focus on neurosurgical postoperative care.
Neuro-Oncology (617) 632-2166
Patrick Wen, MD, Director
Center for Neuro-Oncology — PDF brochure
Neuro-Ophthalmology (617) 732-7432
Don C. Bienfang, Director
Dr. Bienfang represents the specialty of Neuro-ophthalmology within the department of Neurology. Neuro-ophthalmology studies and treats disorders involving the visual pathways and disorders of eye movement. The portion of the brain devoted to the various aspects of visual function is large and hence, vulnerable to the widest variety of neurologic conditions. Disturbances of these important areas of brain function with the subsequent loss of visual function are among the most devastating of alterations to the well being of the patient. Dr. Bienfang has a special interest in double vision and nystagmus.
Performing Arts Clinic (617) 732-7432
Michael E. Charness, M.D., Director
The Performing Arts Clinic Provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment for musicians. Most patients are instrumental musicians with pain, numbness, tingling, or incoordination of the upper extremities, shoulders or neck. Diagnostic evaluations include detailed history, physical examination, and observation of performance.
Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center (617) 732-7432
Steven K. Feske, MD, Director
The Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with transient ischemic attack, stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, aneurysm, and arteriovenous malformations; medical and surgical treatments; diagnostic testing; and access to evolving treatment modalities.
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Partners TeleStroke Center (617) 724-3999
Steven K. Feske, MD, BWH Director
Through a telemedicine link, stroke specialists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital can examine patients at remote hospitals to help diagnose the patient's ailment and recommend a plan of care. By joining the Partners TeleStroke network, your hospital can receive 24-hour acute stroke expertise-on-demand.
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Online Specialty Consultations
Partners Online Specialty Consultations is a health care consultation service provided by physicians at Partners hospitals, to physicians in conjunction with their patients. Physicians and patients, nationwide, may arrange remote specialty consultations to support their care by accessing the expertise of our neurologists.
Women's Neurology Program
Autumn Klein, MD, PhD Director
Our focus is on sex differences in medical evaluation, diagnosis, implementation of treatment, and care. We consider how hormonal and reproductive changes throughout a woman’s lifespan, including pregnancy and menopause, as well as use of oral contraceptives and assisted reproduction, impact neurological health and disease. We have established this program to raise awareness of issues specific to women with neurological disease, to build a clinical resource and referral base for patients and other physicians, and to build research collaborations looking at sex differences in neurological disease.
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Women's Neurology Program
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