The 20 Best Spasticity Doctors Near Me in Charlestown, MA

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The 20 Best Spasticity Doctors near Charlestown, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 225 doctor with experience in Spasticity near Charlestown, MA. Of these, 200 are Experienced, 19 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Shabbir H. Merchant
    Advanced in Spasticity
    Advanced in Spasticity

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

    300 1st Ave, 
    Charlestown, MA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lowry is a Physiatrist in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Dr. Lowry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, Spasticity, and Paraplegia. Dr. Lowry is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Distinguished in Spasticity

    Massachusetts General Hospital

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

    Craig Blackstone is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Blackstone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraplegia Type 7, Paraplegia, Spastic Paraplegia Type 2, and Spasticity.

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    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Pediatric Neurology

    Massachusetts General Hospital

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

    Florian Eichler is a Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Eichler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), CACH Syndrome, Tay-Sachs Disease, Gangliosidosis, and Gastrostomy.

    Ursela Baber
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

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

    Ursela Baber is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Baber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Encephalitis, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Pushpa Narayanaswami
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

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

    Pushpa Narayanaswami is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Narayanaswami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, Polymyositis, Vein of Galen Aneurysm, and Thymectomy.

    Seward B. Rutkove
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

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

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

    Elizabeth M. Raynor
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Raynor is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Raynor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Post Polio Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).

    Courtney E. Mcilduff
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Courtney Mcilduff is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcilduff has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.

    Aimee K. Boegle
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, East/Shapiro 8, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aimee Boegle is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Boegle has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Pediatric Neurology

    Department Of Neurology

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

    Mustafa Sahin is a Pediatric Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sahin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Dysplasia, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.

    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Pediatrics

    Orthopedic Center

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donna Nimec is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nimec is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Spasticity, and Hemiplegia.

    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Pediatric Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spasticity
    Pediatric Orthopedics

    Orthopedic Center

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Fogelman is a Pediatric Orthopedics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fogelman has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Cerebral Palsy, Spasticity, and Moebius Syndrome.

    John B. Piecyk
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

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

    John Piecyk is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Piecyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Opisthotonos.

    Christopher A. Severson
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Severson is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Severson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Experienced in Spasticity
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

    Sanofi Occupational Health

    50 Binney St, 
    Cambridge, MA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Chavin is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dr. Chavin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Paraparesis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Spasticity, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

    Experienced in Spasticity
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Physiatry

    Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rina Bloch is a Physiatrist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bloch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Contracture Deformity, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    Office

    725 Albany St Ste B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 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 Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity
    Atrius Health, Inc., 133 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Coskun is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Coskun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are Tension Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Spasticity
    Experienced in Spasticity

    Boston Children's Hospital

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

    Annapurna Poduri is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Poduri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Epilepsy, Spasmus Nutans, and Cortical Dysplasia.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Spasticity?

    Spasticity is stiff or rigid muscles. It may also be called unusual tightness or increased muscle tone. Reflexes (for example, a knee-jerk reflex) are stronger or exaggerated. The condition can interfere with walking, movement, speech, and many other activities of daily living.

    When should I see a Spasticity doctor near Charlestown, 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 Spasticity doctor near Charlestown, 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 Spasticity doctors near Charlestown, 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 Spasticity doctors near Charlestown, 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 Spasticity doctor near Charlestown, 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 Spasticity doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spasticity 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 Spasticity doctor near Charlestown, 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 Spasticity 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 Spasticity 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 Spasticity doctors near Charlestown, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spasticity 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 Spasticity doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spasticity 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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