Overview
Paul B. Rizzoli, MD is Chief of the Division of Headache and Pain, Department of Neurology. He is also Clinical Director of the John R. Graham Headache Center, Department of Neurology, at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston and previously served as director of the fellowship training program. He trained in Internal Medicine at Brown University/Roger Williams General Hospital and in Neurology at the Longwood Neurology Training Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.He maintained a private practice of adult neurology for fifteen years before coming to Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital as Chief of Neurology in 1999 until transitioning to the Brigham and Women’s Department of Neurology at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in September 2004. He is an Assistant Professor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School and is board certified in internal medicine, neurology and headache medicine.
Dr. Rizzoli is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Cluster Headache, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1153 Centre Street, Suite 4H, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Rizzoli 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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul B. Rizzoli
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul B. Rizzoli?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul B. Rizzoli by calling their office at 617-983-7580. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paul B. Rizzoli a top-rated expert for Migraine?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul B. Rizzoli is classified as an Distinguished expert for Migraine, 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. Paul B. Rizzoli specialize in?
While Dr. Paul B. Rizzoli is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Migraine, Headache, and Cluster Headache. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Paul B. Rizzoli participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul B. Rizzoli has published 55 articles and abstracts on conditions like Migraine. You can view a list of Dr. Paul B. Rizzoli's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paul B. Rizzoli accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul B. Rizzoli accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-983-7580 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
- Distinguished
- HeadacheDr. Rizzoli isDistinguished. Learn about Headache.
- MigraineDr. Rizzoli isDistinguished. Learn about Migraine.
- Advanced
- Cluster HeadacheDr. Rizzoli isAdvanced. Learn about Cluster Headache.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Rizzoli isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Rizzoli isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- EpilepsyDr. Rizzoli isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Memory LossDr. Rizzoli isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- NeuralgiaDr. Rizzoli isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)Dr. Rizzoli isExperienced. Learn about New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).
- SeizuresDr. Rizzoli isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.