The 20 Best Essential Tremor Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Essential Tremor near Boston, MA. Of these, 83 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Essential Tremor
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Essential Tremor
    Neurosurgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Rd Fl 1, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Garth Cosgrove is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cosgrove is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Seizures, Movement Disorders, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Ludy Shih is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shih is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Shih is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Neurosurgery

    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

    Dr. John Rolston is a neurosurgeon and neuroscientist at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, recognized internationally for his contributions to epilepsy surgery and movement disorder surgery. Before moving to Brigham & Women’s, he served as the Director of Epilepsy Surgery and the Director of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at the University of Utah from 2017 to 2022.Dr. Rolston received his Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University, where he won the Russell Mills Award for Excellence in Computer Science. For his PhD, he developed brain-computer interfaces for epilepsy at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University. He received an MD from Emory University before completing his residency training and post-doctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.Dr. Rolston’s NIH-funded laboratory investigates how neural engineering can be used to map and ultimately rewire the diseased brain. The same tools can be used to better understand neural information processing and how it is disordered in illnesses like epilepsy, Parkinson’s, and psychiatric disease. Dr. Rolston ardently promotes patient safety in neurosurgery and has led several studies examining the frequency and causes of neurosurgical errors and complications. He has over 150 publications and has received numerous awards, such as the University of California’s Harold Rosegay Award for teaching and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons’ Basic Science Award for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. Dr. Rolston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Rolston is board certified in Neurological Surgery.

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    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Movement Disorders Clinic, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Frank is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Frank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Frank is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Neurology
    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Neurology

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Movement Disorders Clinic, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Lan Luo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Luo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Striatonigral Degeneration Infantile, and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia. Dr. Luo is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. 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.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor

    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

    Richard Krolewski, MD, PhD, joined the staff at BWH after training in the Harvard Neurology Residency and Movement Disorders fellowship programs at BWH and MGH. His clinical and research interests involve gene-environment interactions in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease. He has an active basic science program in the laboratory of Professor Lee Rubin at Harvard University that uses dopaminergic neurons from patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to model the effects of environmental toxicants and other biologically active compounds on the development of Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Krolewski is an Instructor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Krolewski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Secondary Parkinsonism. Dr. Krolewski is board certified in Neurology.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor

    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

    Dr. Montaser Kouhsari is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist. She was a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University before joining the Brigham and Women's neurology department.Her clinical and research interests relate to neurodegenerative disorders, focusing on Parkinson's disease and atypical Parkinsonism (Multiple System Atrophy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Cortical Basal Syndrome). She sees patients with these disorders at the Brigham and Women's Hospital neurology clinic. She also assesses and manages deep brain stimulation treatment for Parkinson's disease and tremors. Dr. Montaser Kouhsari has been a fellow in the Movement Disorders Center at Columbia University and the Zuckerman Institute. She completed her postdoctoral training in the neuroimaging of cognitive processes such as decision-making at the California Institute of Technology and her neurology residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. She earned her MD from the Iran University of Medical Sciences and her PhD in cognitive psychology from New York University. Her research focuses on using behavioral, biological, and imaging measures to identify Parkinson’s disease patients at risk for developing cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Montaser Kouhsari's research has been recognized through grants and awards, including federal grants from the NIH and foundation awards, including the Friends of Katzell research fellowship and the Seaver Foundation award. Her work has appeared in the Journal of Neuroscience, Nature Neuroscience, Neuropsychologia, the Journal of Vision, and Vision Research. She has been featured in Neurology Today news. She has presented at meetings held by the American Academy of Neurology, the American Neurological Association, the Society for Neuroscience, and the Movement Disorders Society. Dr. Kouhsari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dry Mouth, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Kouhsari is board certified in Neurology.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Neurosurgery

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Greek, Spanish

    Efstathios Papavassiliou is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Papavassiliou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Parkinson's Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Papavassiliou is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Neurosurgery

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Aronson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Aronson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Seizures, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Aronson is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Essential Tremor
    Advanced in Essential Tremor

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Neurosurgery

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronnie Alterman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Alterman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Subdural Hematoma, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Alterman is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Distinguished in Essential Tremor
    Distinguished in Essential Tremor

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Richardson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Richardson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Movement Disorders Clinic, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Simon is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Serotonin Syndrome, Hereditary Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Simon is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Movement Disorders Clinic, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dutch, Swedish

    Veronica Vanderhorst is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vanderhorst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Serotonin Syndrome, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia. Dr. Vanderhorst is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

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

    Ursela Baber is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Baber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Baber is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, 330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Drislane is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Drislane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Drislane is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Stroke Division, 330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Sandeep Kumar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Apoplexy, Septic Arthritis, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    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 Essential Tremor. 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.

    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Experienced in Essential Tremor

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

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

    Pushpa Narayanaswami is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Narayanaswami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Polymyositis, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, and Thymectomy. Dr. Narayanaswami is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Neurology
    Experienced in Essential Tremor
    Neurology

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

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

    Marc Fisher is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Essential Tremor. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Peripheral Neuropathy, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Fisher is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Essential Tremor?

    Essential tremor (ET) is a type of involuntary shaking movement. It has no identified cause. Involuntary means you shake without trying to do so and are not able to stop the shaking at will.

    When should I see an Essential Tremor 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 an Essential Tremor 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 Essential Tremor 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 Essential Tremor 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 an Essential Tremor 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 Essential Tremor doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Essential Tremor 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 an Essential Tremor 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 Essential Tremor 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 Essential Tremor 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 Essential Tremor doctors near Boston, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Essential Tremor 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 an Essential Tremor doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Essential Tremor 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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