Allan H. Ropper
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Allan H. Ropper

Neurology
60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
Boston, MA 
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Expertise in
3
conditions
60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Allan H. Ropper, MD, is Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ropper is an associate editor of the New England Journal of Medicine and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and the American College of Physicians. He has over 150 publications and is an author of the most widely consulted textbook of neurology, Principles of Neurology, which is currently in its ninth edition. He is a longtime contributor to several major textbooks of medicine, including Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Ropper is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Global Amnesia, Neurosyphilis, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

Dr. Ropper is board certified in Neurology and Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ropper is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in MA

Board Certifications

Neurology
Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Massachusetts General Hospital, 1976 - 1979

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN

Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center
60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, Boston, MA 02115

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ropper has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Traumatic Brain Injury
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Stroke
Parkinson's Disease

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.

38 Total Publications

Small Steps, Big Ventricles: Idiopathic Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus.
Small Steps, Big Ventricles: Idiopathic Normal-Pressure Hydrocephalus.
Journal: The New England journal of medicine
Published: September 17, 2025
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Is Dr. Allan H. Ropper a top-rated expert for Transient Global Amnesia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Allan H. Ropper is classified as an Advanced expert for Transient Global Amnesia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Allan H. Ropper specialize in?

While Dr. Allan H. Ropper is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Transient Global Amnesia, Neurosyphilis, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Allan H. Ropper participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Allan H. Ropper has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Transient Global Amnesia. You can view a list of Dr. Allan H. Ropper's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Allan H. Ropper accept my insurance?

Dr. Allan H. Ropper accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-8047 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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