The 20 Best Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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The 20 Best Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy Doctors near Boston, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy near Boston, MA. Of these, 30 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Samuel A. Frank
    Distinguished in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Distinguished in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy

    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 in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Frank is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Chorea, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy.

    Ruth A. Vleugels
    Advanced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Advanced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy

    Brigham Dermatology Associates

    221 Longwood Avenue 1st Floor Brigham And Women's At 221 Longwood Boston, 1st Floor Brigham And Women's At 221 Longwood, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ruth Vleugels is a Dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vleugels is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

    Distinguished in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Plastic Surgery | Otolaryngology

    Hadlock Center For Facial Plastic Surgery

    200 High St Fl 5, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theresa Hadlock is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hadlock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, and Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy.

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    Distinguished in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    General Surgery

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    243 Charles St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennifer Kim is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, and Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.

    Nutan Sharma
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy

    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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Dopa-Responsive Dystonia, X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Dermatology

    MGFC Pediatric Dermatology Program

    50 Staniford St Ste 200, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janice Tiao is a Dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Tiao has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Melanoma, and Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy.

    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Dermatology

    Office

    725 Albany St Ste 8B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Lam is a Dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Localized Scleroderma, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy

    Office

    725 Albany St Ste B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Kaku is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Dermatology

    Office

    609 Albany St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neelam Vashi is a Dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vashi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Perniosis, Melasma, Frostbite, and Ochronosis.

    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 5th Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Michael Yoon is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, Blocked Tear Duct, Dacryoadenitis, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy

    Dermatology Program

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

    Marilyn Liang is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Liang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Hemangioma, Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma, Hemangioendothelioma, and PHACE Syndrome.

    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy

    Children's Hospital Pediatric Associates, Inc

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

    Jennifer Tan is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Tan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Xeroderma Pigmentosum, Molluscum Contagiosum, Impetigo, and Melanoma.

    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Dermatology
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Dermatology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nishi Shah is a Dermatologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, and Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM).

    Advanced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Advanced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy

    Massachusetts Eye And Ear

    243 Charles St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Konstantina Stankovic is an Otolaryngologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stankovic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Hearing Loss, and Tinnitus.

    Advanced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Neurology

    Tufts Medical Center Neurology + Cerebrovascular Diseases

    260 Tremont St Bldg 12TH Fl 12, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Ho is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Ho is currently accepting new patients.

    Joshua W. Dubow
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Internal Medicine

    Healthcare Associates

    330 Brookline Avenue, E/Shapiro 6, North Suite, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joshua Dubow is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dubow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Elizabeth Tkachenko
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy

    Brigham And Women's Fish Center For Women's Health

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 402 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Tkachenko is a Dermatologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Tkachenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Fasciitis, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Acne.

    Brian E. Mcgeeney
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Graham Headache Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 4H, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Mcgeeney is a Neurologist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcgeeney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Neurology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

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

    Haatem Reda is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Reda has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    243 Charles St Fl 9, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Rizzo is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Rizzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Papilledema, Temporal Arteritis, and Meningioma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy?

    Progressive hemifacial atrophy (PHA), also known as Parry-Romberg syndrome, is characterized by slowly progressive deterioration of the skin and soft tissues on one side of the face. It sometimes occurs on both sides of the face and occasionally involves the arm, trunk, and/or leg. The condition may worsen for many years and then stabilize. The severity varies greatly. While the cause is not well understood, it may differ among affected people.

    When should I see a Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy doctors near Boston, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy 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 Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy 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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