Overview
James Hillis is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Subdural Hematoma, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Splenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Hillis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Hillis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Hillis by calling their office at 617-726-7565. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Hillis a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Hillis is classified as an Experienced expert for Stroke, 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. James Hillis specialize in?
While Dr. James Hillis is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Splenectomy, and Seizures. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. James Hillis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Hillis has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. James Hillis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Hillis accept my insurance?
Dr. James Hillis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-726-7565 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Hillis isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- EncephalitisDr. Hillis isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Hillis isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Neuromyelitis OpticaDr. Hillis isExperienced. Learn about Neuromyelitis Optica.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Hillis isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Hillis isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.