Nara Michaelson
Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

Dr. Nara Michaelson

Neurology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
BIDMC Department Of Neurology
330 Brookline Avenue, 
Boston, MA 
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Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
BIDMC Department Of Neurology
330 Brookline Avenue, 
Boston, MA 
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Overview

Nara Michaelson is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Michaelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. Her top areas of expertise are Meningocele, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

Graduate Institution
Dartmouth Geisel School Of Medicine
Residency
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in MA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
Mass General Brigham
Hospital Affiliations
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

BIDMC Department of Neurology
330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Call: 617-667-3742
Other Locations
Beth Israel Deaconess Healthcare - Chestnut Hill
200 Boylston Street, Neurology, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Call: 617-667-3742

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


30 Total Publications

Transverse myelitis following guselkumab treatment for severe plaque psoriasis.
Transverse myelitis following guselkumab treatment for severe plaque psoriasis.
Journal: BMJ case reports
Published: June 18, 2025
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