Neurology

Highly skilled neurologists provide the latest therapies for conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves.

Exceptional Neurology Services in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

UMass Memorial Health delivers extraordinary care for rare and common neurologic conditions. Patients come to us from throughout the region and the world to receive services from our highly regarded team. We offer therapies that are not widely available, and our depth of experience helps you achieve the best possible results.

Our Neurologic Disorder Programs

Neurology services at UMass Memorial include focused care for complex and ongoing neurologic conditions.  

Our neurologic disorder programs include:

Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and Memory Loss

Our Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology Clinic provides patient- and family-centered care. We offer therapies that optimize independence and referrals to local resources that make life a little easier.

Epilepsy

UMass Memorial's Epilepsy Program provides advanced testing and ongoing treatment for any type of seizure disorder. Even if standard therapies are not successful, our highly skilled team can help you.  

Movement Disorders

Our Movement Disorders Clinic offers hope for healing from Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, tremors and many other conditions. We provide an accurate diagnosis and therapies tailored to your needs.

Multiple Sclerosis

Our program is affiliated with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and provides complete care. Your personalized treatment plan includes medications that may slow disease progression and therapies to help you feel your best. Explore our Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Center.

Stroke

Our nationally recognized stroke program delivers research-based prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services. Highly regarded stroke neurologists are available 24/7 to provide emergency stroke care.

Coordinated Care for Complex Conditions

Neurologists collaborate with UMass Memorial neurosurgeons and other providers to deliver comprehensive services for difficult-to-treat conditions, such as: 

Why Choose Us for Neurologic Care?

Expertise and Experience

Our team of highly skilled neurologists includes general neurologists who assess and treat a broad range of neurologic conditions. You also have access to neurologic subspecialists, many with advanced training in areas such as headache medicine, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and more. We work together to help you achieve your goals.

Team Approach

Neurologists are often part of multi-specialty teams for difficult-to-treat neurologic disorders. You may benefit from the expertise of pulmonologists, orthopedic surgeons, ophthalmologists, rehabilitative therapists, highly trained nurses and more. We regularly communicate, plan treatments and assess your progress for a seamless experience. 

Research and Innovation

Our neurologists are advancing care and outcomes through research. We conduct lab studies investigating the basic science behind neurologic disorder development and progression. We also participate in research exploring new therapies. These efforts give eligible patients access to new therapies years before they become the standard of care.

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