The 20 Best Wallerian Degeneration Doctors Near Me in Massachusetts, US

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The 20 Best Wallerian Degeneration Doctors in Massachusetts, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 118 doctor with experience in Wallerian Degeneration near Massachusetts, US. Of these, 96 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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118 providers found
    Distinguished in Wallerian Degeneration
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Wallerian Degeneration
    Pain Medicine

    Office

    2014 Washington St, 
    Newton Lower Falls, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Antje Barreveld is a Pain Medicine provider in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts. Dr. Barreveld is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, and Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.

    Distinguished in Wallerian Degeneration
    Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Wallerian Degeneration
    Pain Medicine

    Southcoast Health Neurology (Dartmouth)

    480 Hawthorn St, 
    North Dartmouth, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Gorski is a Pain Medicine provider in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Gorski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Axonal Neuropathy, Wallerian Degeneration, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.

    Pritesh S. Topiwala
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Center For Pain Medicine

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 320 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pritesh Topiwala is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Topiwala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

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    Robert J. Yong
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Center For Pain Medicine

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 320 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Yong serves as the Medical Director in the Pain Management Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Yong attended college at the University of Texas in Austin and completed the joint MD/MBA program from Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Management. Dr. Yong then moved to Boston where he graduated from Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s anesthesiology residency program and served as a Chief Resident. He then completed the Pain Medicine fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital with additional rotations at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the VA hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital.As a resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, he received recognition as the Distinguished Resident of the Year and was selected as a Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) Practice Management Scholar. Dr. Yong then joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine as an Assistant Professor. While at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Yong was awarded Anesthesiology’s 2013 Outstanding Teacher of the Year and 2013 Intraoperative Teaching and Clinical Mentorship awards. Since joining the faculty in 2013, Dr. Yong was selected as Associate Program Director for the Pain Management Fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and was recognized with the 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2018 Pain Attending of the Year awards. Additionally, he was awarded the 2018 Outstanding Mentoring Award by the Department of Anesthesiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.While at Harvard and Johns Hopkins, Dr. Yong has published on opioid management, regenerative medicine, cancer pain, neuromodulation, and practice efficiency. His clinical interests include cancer pain, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and neuromodulation therapy. Dr. Yong also has interest in product development and has done collaborative work with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard Business School, and Harvard’s Graduate School of Engineering. Dr. Yong is fluent in Spanish and also has a passion for international health. He has spent time on medical mission trips to the Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Ecuador, Brazil, and Guatemala. Dr. Yong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Vertebroplasty.

    Cyrus A. Yazdi
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton

    199 Reedsdale Road, 
    Milton, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cyrus Yazdi is an Anesthesiologist in Milton, Massachusetts. Dr. Yazdi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

    Sanjeet Narang
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    1 Brookline Place, Suite 105, 
    Brookline, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjeet Narang is an Anesthesiologist in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Narang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Vertebroplasty.

    Mark E. Wechsler
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth - Anesthesia

    275 Sandwich Street, 
    Plymouth, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Wechsler is an Anesthesiologist in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Wechsler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Jatinder S. Gill
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    1 Brookline Place, Suite 105, 
    Brookline, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi

    Jatinder Gill is an Anesthesiologist in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Gill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

    William J. Mullally
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mullally is the Associate Chief of Clinical Neurology at the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. He completed his internal medicine residency at Rutgers Affiliated Hospitals and his neurology residency at the University of Miami and the Harvard Longwood Neurology Training Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Mullally was a chief medical resident at Rutgers and chief resident in neurology at Harvard. After completing his neurology residency in 1982, Dr. Mullally opened a comprehensive headache clinic in New Jersey. In 1989, he began working at Harvard Community Health Plan (now Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates) and started the headache program which he directed until he moved to work full time at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in May of 2013. Dr. Mullally is also Director of Sports Neurology at the MGH/BWH Foxborough facility, and sees general neurology patients at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. He has been a member of the American Headache Society since 1982, and is board certified in internal medicine, neurology and headache medicine. Dr. Mullally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Familial Dysautonomia.

    Daniel D. Vardeh
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Graham Headache Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 4H, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel D. Vardeh, MD is a physician of Pain Neurology and a board-certified neurologist as well as fellowship-trained and board-certified pain specialist. He completed his residency in neurology at the Harvard Neurology Residency Program of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital and his pain-fellowship in the Department of Anesthesia of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and holds an academic appointment at Harvard Medical School. He completed his doctoral and post-doctoral training focusing on molecular pain mechanisms at the University of Heidelberg, Germany  and at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston under the guidance of Clifford Woolf.His current research interest focuses on the translation from the science of pain in the lab to its application in clinical practice with the eventual goal to improve diagnosis and treatment of painful conditions.  Dr. Vardeh has published his work in renowned international journals including the Journal of Pain, the Journal of Neuroscience, the Journal of Clinical Investigation, and has presented at many international conferences.As the Neurology Director of the Pain Fellowship Program at the Brigham, he enjoys teaching residents and fellows. Dr. Vardeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine, and Neuralgia.

    Casey J. O'donnell
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration

    Brigham And Women's Neurosurgery At South Shore Health

    851 Main Street, Suite 6, 
    South Weymouth, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Casey O'donnell is a Physiatrist in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. O'donnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Scoliosis.

    Srdjan S. Nedeljkovic
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Center For Pain Medicine

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 320 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Srdjan Nedeljkovic is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Nedeljkovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, and Endoscopy.

    Dana E. Zalkind
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology

    Beth Israel Deaconess-Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Zalkind is an Anesthesiologist in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Zalkind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Pain Medicine

    Caring For All PC

    800 W Cummings Park Ste 1200, 
    Woburn, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Minesh Patel is a Pain Medicine provider in Woburn, Massachusetts. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Ss Ob/gyn PC

    70 Walnut St Ste 101, 
    Wellesley Hills, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neeraj Kohli is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. Dr. Kohli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Acute Cystitis, and Stress Urinary Incontinence.

    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Center For Pain Medicine

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 320 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aimee Reilly is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Reilly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Wallerian Degeneration.

    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    850 Boylston St, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Assia Valovska is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Valovska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Pudendal Neuralgia, Wallerian Degeneration, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Emergency Medicine

    Brigham & Women's Hospital

    850 Boylston St, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Gilligan is an Emergency Medicine provider in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Gilligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Spinal Stenosis, Neuralgia, Fractured Spine, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    The General Hospital Corporation

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yi Zhang is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Myositis, Sciatica, and Spinal Stenosis.

    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration
    Experienced in Wallerian Degeneration

    Boston Sports & Spine LLC

    20 Walnut Street, Suite 14, 
    Wellesley, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Walter Sussman is a Physiatrist in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Dr. Sussman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Wallerian Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Bursitis, Tenotomy, and Fasciotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Wallerian Degeneration?

    Wallerian degeneration is a condition that causes the loss of peripheral nerve function (peripheral nerve disease) through degeneration of nerve cells. This condition has two main causes: 1) degenerative diseases affecting nerve cells, such as Friedreich’s disease, and 2) traumatic injury to the peripheral nerves. Common causes of traumatic nerve injury are injuries that affect the central nervous system, such as cerebral infarction (stroke), hemorrhage (excessive bleeding), tumors, and head injury. Other causes are direct traumatic injuries to a nerve.

    When should I see a Wallerian Degeneration doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    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 Wallerian Degeneration doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    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 Wallerian Degeneration doctors in Massachusetts, US?

    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 Wallerian Degeneration doctors in Massachusetts, US?

    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 Wallerian Degeneration doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    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 Wallerian Degeneration doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Wallerian Degeneration 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 Wallerian Degeneration doctor in Massachusetts, US?

    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 Wallerian Degeneration 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 Wallerian Degeneration 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 Wallerian Degeneration doctors in Massachusetts, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Wallerian Degeneration 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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