Seward B. Rutkove
Experienced in Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency

Dr. Seward B. Rutkove

Neurology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
BIDMC Department Of Neurology
330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
Boston, MA 
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Experienced in Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
BIDMC Department Of Neurology
330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
Boston, MA 
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Overview

Seward Rutkove is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rutkove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency. 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.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 219 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Residency
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in MA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

BIDMC Department of Neurology
330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, Boston, MA 02215
Call: 617-667-8130

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Quantitative Ultrasonography and Electrical Impedance Myography: Speech and Swallowing Technologies for Use in Neurological Disorders
Quantitative Ultrasonography and Electrical Impedance Myography: Speech and Swallowing Technologies for Use in Neurological Disorders
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 16, 2024
Innovative Ultrasound Technology in Neuromuscular Disease
Innovative Ultrasound Technology in Neuromuscular Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 11, 2022
A Phase 2 Pharmacodynamic Trial of Ezogabine (Retigabine) on Neuronal Excitability in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Phase 2 Pharmacodynamic Trial of Ezogabine (Retigabine) on Neuronal Excitability in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 28, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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219 Total Publications

Divergent alterations in the skeletal muscle and serum proteome in a rodent model of anorexia nervosa and weight recovery.
Divergent alterations in the skeletal muscle and serum proteome in a rodent model of anorexia nervosa and weight recovery.
Journal: Research square
Published: December 03, 2025
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  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
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  • Becker Muscular Dystrophy
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  • Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
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