The 20 Best Cerebral Palsy Doctors Near Me in Massachusetts, US

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The 20 Best Cerebral Palsy Doctors in Massachusetts, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 324 doctor with experience in Cerebral Palsy near Massachusetts, US. Of these, 285 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced and 8 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy

    Office

    300 1st Ave, 
    Charlestown, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Frankel is a Physiatrist in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Dr. Frankel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatrics

    Orthopedic Center

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donna Nimec is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nimec is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spasticity, and Hemiplegia.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy

    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Siddharth Srivastava is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Srivastava is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Ruvalcaba Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Ohdo Syndrome, Say-Barber-Biesecker-Young-Simpson Variant, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy

    Five Star Quality Care Braintree Rehabilitaiton Hospital

    250 Pond St, 
    Braintree, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary Bohart is a Physiatrist in Braintree, Massachusetts. Dr. Bohart is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Harbor Community Health Center Hyannis

    735 Attucks Ln, 
    Hyannis, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Howard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Dr. Howard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, Muscle Atrophy, Scoliosis, and Osteotomy.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy

    Tufts Medicine Pediatrics Nephrology

    755 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Forman is a Physiatrist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Forman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, and Hemiplegia.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Center

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Fogelman is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fogelman has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, and Moebius Syndrome.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Barkoudah is a Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Barkoudah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Focal Dystonia.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Annapurna Poduri is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Poduri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Spasmus Nutans, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Peter Novak
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neurology

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Department Of Neurology

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 4I, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Novak is a Neurologist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Vasoconstriction, Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Sarah D. Berry
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Internal Medicine

    Hebrew Rehabilitation Center/Hebrew Senior Life

    1200 Centre Street, 
    Roslindale, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Berry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Roslindale, Massachusetts. Dr. Berry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Moebius Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Nutan Sharma
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nutan Sharma received an AB from Stanford University, and her MD and PHD from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She competed a Neurology residency at Yale University, and a fellowship in movement disorders with Brad Hyman at MGH. She became an instructor in Neurology at Harvard medical School in 2001, attaining the rank of Associate Professor in 2011.  In 2001, Dr. Sharma established the first Dystonia Clinic for comprehensive care of patients with dystonia at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  In 2005, the International Movement Disorders Society honored Dr. Sharma for Excellence in Basic Science. She is also director of the Collaborative Center for the study of X-linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism (XDP), which funds research and medical care for those with XDP. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Seward B. Rutkove
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seward Rutkove is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rutkove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Orchiectomy.

    Swapna L. Putta
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Brigham And Women's At South Shore Health

    55 Fogg Road, Emerson 150 South, 
    Weymouth, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Swapna Putta is a Neurologist in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Putta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Stroke, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Shabbir H. Merchant
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Marathi
    Offers Telehealth

    Shabbir Merchant is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Merchant has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Claudio M. De Gusmao
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claudio De Gusmao is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. De Gusmao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Tardive Dyskinesia.

    Patricia E. Greenstein
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Neurology Department, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Greenstein is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Greenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Cervical Myelopathy, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28.

    Shabbir A. Abbasi
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy

    North County Neurology

    50 Memorial Drive, 
    Leominster, MA 
    Experience:
    40+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Shabbir Abbasi is a Neurologist in Leominster, Massachusetts. Dr. Abbasi has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Deborah E. Dreyfus
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Family Medicine

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Deborah Dreyfus is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Dreyfus has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Memory Loss, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Urinary Incontinence.

    Faren H. Williams
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

    119 Belmont Street, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Faren Williams is a Physiatrist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Williams has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Cerebral Palsy, Paraplegia, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cerebral Palsy?

    Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that involve the brain. This affects nervous system functions, such as movement, learning, hearing, seeing, and thinking.

    There are several different types of CP, including spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, hypotonic, and mixed.

    When should I see a Cerebral Palsy doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cerebral Palsy doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cerebral Palsy doctors in Massachusetts, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cerebral Palsy doctors in Massachusetts, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cerebral Palsy doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cerebral Palsy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cerebral Palsy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cerebral Palsy doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cerebral Palsy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cerebral Palsy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cerebral Palsy doctors in Massachusetts, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cerebral Palsy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cerebral Palsy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cerebral Palsy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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