The 20 Best REM Behavior Disorder Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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The 20 Best REM Behavior Disorder Doctors near Boston, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in REM Behavior Disorder near Boston, MA. Of these, 55 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Ina E. Djonlagic
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German

    Ina Djonlagic is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Djonlagic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, Insomnia, and REM Behavior Disorder.

    Leila M. Kouhsari
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder

    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 REM Behavior Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dry Mouth, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in REM Behavior Disorder
    Distinguished in REM Behavior Disorder

    Massachusetts General Hospital

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

    Aleksandar Videnovic is a Sleep Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Videnovic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

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    Samuel A. Frank
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder

    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Chorea, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Gastrostomy.

    Patricia E. Greenstein
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder

    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 in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Greenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Cervical Myelopathy, Spastic Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Type, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 28.

    Veronica Vanderhorst
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder

    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 in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vanderhorst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Serotonin Syndrome, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.

    Thomas E. Scammell
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

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

    Thomas Scammell is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Scammell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Narcolepsy, Drowsiness, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

    Robert J. Thomas
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Thomas is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Central Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.

    Jacqueline C. Chang
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Chang is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, Insomnia, and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.

    Monica A. Makhija
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

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

    Monica Makhija is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Makhija is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Anjali P. Ahn
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Anjali Ahn is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, and Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.

    Chun Lim
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Neurology
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Neurology

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Kirstein 253, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chun Lim is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Memory Loss, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Shabbir H. Merchant
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder

    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 in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Merchant has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Douglas M. Beach
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Internal Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Beach is an Internal Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Beach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, and Grass Allergy.

    Khalid Ismail
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

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

    Khalid Ismail is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Sleep Medicine
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Sleep Medicine

    Massachusetts General Hospital

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

    Kenneth Sassower is a Sleep Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sassower is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Narcolepsy, and Seizures.

    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder

    Boston Medical Center

    725 Albany St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanford Auerbach is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Auerbach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Advanced in REM Behavior Disorder

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jean Matheson is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Matheson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, REM Behavior Disorder, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Narcolepsy.

    Milena Pavlova
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Sleep Medicine And Endocrinology Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5K, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Milena Pavlova, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with a dual subspecialty certification in Sleep Medicine and Epilepsy. She currently serves as the Medical Director of the BWFH Sleep Testing Center, and is involved in the training of medical students, neurology residents and epilepsy fellows. She has established combined polysomnogram and electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring of patients at the Faulkner Sleep Laboratory to evaluate patients with complex sleep disorders in the setting of neurological and psychiatric conditions and collaboratively lead the establishment of the circadian clinic. She is a recipient of the BWH Distinguished clinician award.Dr. Pavlova’s reads EEGs and sleep tests daily in her clinical work and has lead research activities addressing the interactions between sleep and neurological disorders for more than a decade. Her past research projects have assessed various aspects of sleep and epilepsy with a specific focus on the circadian rhythm effects, publishing some of the first studies on the subject. This work has since been replicated in multiple different epilepsy centers, and further extended to explore the role of sleep and biological rhythms in the pathogenesis of sudden death in epilepsy patients (SUDEP) – the most devastating consequence of epilepsy.Currently, Dr. Pavlova serves as principal investigator on several research studies aiming at optimizing diagnosis using objective EEG criteria. Since hypersomnia is common among patients with depression, and antidepressant medications can affect the results of sleep tests used in the evaluation of hypersomnia (typically a multiple sleep latency test [MSLT]), she currently leads a project that specifically aims at in patients with depression, who are still taking antidepressants at the time of the test. This project established a database of MSLT/sleep/EEG test results from five Harvard-affiliated hospitals, with inclusion of comorbidities and level of sleepiness. This allows more specific analysis of correlation between specific EEG and sleep parameters and depression symptoms of the participants. Dr. Pavlova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Hospital Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in REM Behavior Disorder
    Hospital Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine | Sleep Medicine

    Pratt Medical Group Inc

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

    Aarti Grover is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Grover is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of REM Behavior Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, Restless Legs Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Grover is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of REM Behavior Disorder?

    Rapid eye movement (REM) behavior disorder, also known as dream-enacting behavior, is a rare sleep disorder, or parasomnia, which involves acting out vivid, bad dreams during REM sleep by making verbal sounds along with often violent limb movements. REM behavior disorder can be associated with other neurological conditions, such as Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or multiple system atrophy, and can occur with other sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, and narcolepsy, and usually occurs in men over the age of 50. REM behavior disorder may worsen over time. REM behavior disorder may also be related to other conditions, such as sleep deprivation, certain medications, alcohol withdrawal, brainstem tumors, and stroke.

    When should I see a REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder doctors near Boston, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the REM Behavior Disorder 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 REM Behavior Disorder doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the REM Behavior Disorder 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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