Peter Novak
Advanced in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

Dr. Peter Novak

Neurology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Department Of Neurology
1153 Centre Street, Suite 4I, 
Jamaica Plain, MA 
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Advanced in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Department Of Neurology
1153 Centre Street, Suite 4I, 
Jamaica Plain, MA 
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Overview

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

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 6 articles in the study of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).

Graduate Institution
Komensky University, School Of Medicine, 1980 - 1986
Residency
Ohio State University Medical Center, 1997 - 2000
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in MA
Board Certifications
Neurology
Fellowships
Czech Academy of Sciences, Hospital Bulovka, 1986 - 1989
Research Centre at Hospital Sacre-Coeur, 1990 - 1992
Jewish General Hospital, 1992 - 1994
Mayo Clinic, 1994 - 1996
Hospital Affiliations
Brigham And Women's Hospital
Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Department of Neurology
1153 Centre Street, Suite 4I, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Call: 617-983-7580
Other Locations
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center
60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, Boston, MA 02115
Call: 617-983-7580

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.


2 Clinical Trials

RESTORE: A Clinical Study of Patients With Symptomatic Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension to Assess Sustained Effects of Droxidopa Therapy
RESTORE: A Clinical Study of Patients With Symptomatic Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension to Assess Sustained Effects of Droxidopa Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 23, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Droxidopa
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Double-blinded Placebo-controlled Single-center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Intranasal Insulin 40 International Units Day as Treatment for Subjects With Parkinson Disease and Multiple System Atrophy
A Double-blinded Placebo-controlled Single-center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Intranasal Insulin 40 International Units Day as Treatment for Subjects With Parkinson Disease and Multiple System Atrophy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 23, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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64 Total Publications

Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Autonomic Failure.
Relationship Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Autonomic Failure.
Journal: Journal of clinical neurophysiology : official publication of the American Electroencephalographic Society
Published: October 21, 2025
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  • Familial Dysautonomia
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  • Autonomic Neuropathy
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  • Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome
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  • Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency
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  • Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
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  • Orthostatic Hypotension
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  • Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy
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  • Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome
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  • Hereditary Alpha-Tryptasemia
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  • Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2
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  • Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
    Dr. Novak is
    Advanced
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  • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
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  • Autonomic Dysreflexia
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  • Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal
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