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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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dry Mouth, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Dr. Kouhsari is board certified in Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles.
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60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, Boston, MA 02115
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Leila M. Kouhsari
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leila M. Kouhsari?
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Is Dr. Leila M. Kouhsari a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leila M. Kouhsari is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's Disease, 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. Leila M. Kouhsari specialize in?
While Dr. Leila M. Kouhsari is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Dry Mouth. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Leila M. Kouhsari participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leila M. Kouhsari has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Leila M. Kouhsari's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leila M. Kouhsari accept my insurance?
Dr. Leila M. Kouhsari accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-7547 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Movement DisordersDr. Kouhsari isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Kouhsari isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
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- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Kouhsari isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Dry MouthDr. Kouhsari isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Essential TremorDr. Kouhsari isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Kouhsari isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Kouhsari isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Kouhsari isAdvanced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
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- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Kouhsari isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- ApraxiaDr. Kouhsari isExperienced. Learn about Apraxia.
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- AthetosisDr. Kouhsari isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Kouhsari isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Kouhsari isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.