The 20 Best Cerebral Palsy Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 155 doctor with experience in Cerebral Palsy near Boston, MA. Of these, 132 are Experienced, 16 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy

    Tufts Medicine Pediatrics Nephrology

    755 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Forman is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Forman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Moebius Syndrome, and Hemiplegia.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy

    Office

    300 1st Ave, 
    Charlestown, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Frankel is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Dr. Frankel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Neurology Department, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patricia Greenstein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Greenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Cervical Myelopathy, Harding Ataxia, and Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA). Dr. Greenstein is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seward Rutkove is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rutkove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Rutkove is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Marathi
    Offers Telehealth

    Shabbir Merchant is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Merchant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Cerebral Palsy
    Pediatrics

    Orthopedic Center

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donna Nimec is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nimec is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Siddharth Srivastava is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Srivastava is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 138 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruvalcaba Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Ohdo Syndrome, Say-Barber-Biesecker-Young-Simpson Variant, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Orthopedic Center

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Fogelman is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Fogelman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 47 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Barkoudah is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Barkoudah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses 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 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Annapurna Poduri is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Poduri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, and Polymicrogyria.

    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 
     (3.0 miles away)
    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. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Movement Disorders, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sharma is board certified in Neurology.

    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 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claudio De Gusmao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. De Gusmao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Tardive Dyskinesia.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Physiatry

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rina Bloch is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bloch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Contracture Deformity, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Office

    185 Cambridge St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Swoboda is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Swoboda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Muscle Atrophy, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    C H Neurology Foundation Inc

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jurriaan Peters is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Peters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Dysplasia, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Bolton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy

    C H Neurology Foundation Inc

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Pearl is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pearl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Epilepsy, Epilepsy in Children, and Seizures. Dr. Pearl is board certified in Pediatrics, Neurology With Special Qualifications In Child Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    Experienced in Cerebral Palsy
    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kimberly Wiltrout is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Wiltrout is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seizures, and Aphantasia. Dr. Wiltrout is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualifications In Child Neurology and Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy

    Office

    800 Washington St # 387, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Harry Webster is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Webster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type.

    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Advanced in Cerebral Palsy
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    300 1st Ave, 
    Charlestown, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Hanak is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Dr. Hanak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Spasticity, and Post Polio Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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 near Boston, MA?

    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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