Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Ross Zafonte

Physiatry
Office
300 1st Ave, 
Charlestown, MA 
36 Years of Experience
Expertise in
2
conditions
Office
300 1st Ave, 
Charlestown, MA 

Overview

Ross Zafonte is a Physiatrist in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Dr. Zafonte has been practicing medicine for over 36 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, Paraplegia, and Chronic Pain.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 360 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Physiatry

Licenses

Brain Injury Medicine in MO

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Missouri Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Office
300 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA 2129.
Other Locations
Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital
315 W Business Loop 70, Columbia, MO 65203

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.

4 Clinical Trials

Four-site, Randomized, Parallel Design, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, 10-week Trial of Donepezil 10 mg Daily for Verbal Memory Problems Among Adults With TBI in the Subacute or Chronic Recovery Period
Four-site, Randomized, Parallel Design, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, 10-week Trial of Donepezil 10 mg Daily for Verbal Memory Problems Among Adults With TBI in the Subacute or Chronic Recovery Period
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Donepezil
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multicenter, Two Part Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of AXER-204 in Subjects With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
A Multicenter, Two Part Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Efficacy of AXER-204 in Subjects With Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 22, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Traumatic Brain Injury
Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Traumatic Brain Injury
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 16, 2020
Intervention Type: Procedure, Behavioral
Telerehabilitation in the Home Versus Therapy In-Clinic for Patients With Stroke An Assessor-blind, Randomized, Non-inferiority Trial
Telerehabilitation in the Home Versus Therapy In-Clinic for Patients With Stroke An Assessor-blind, Randomized, Non-inferiority Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 28, 2020
Intervention Type: Behavioral, Device
Study Phase: Phase 1
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360 Total Publications

Multicenter Validation of a Telephone-Based Caregiver Interview for Longitudinal Assessment of Outcome after Severe Brain Injury: A Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Study.
Multicenter Validation of a Telephone-Based Caregiver Interview for Longitudinal Assessment of Outcome after Severe Brain Injury: A Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Study.
Journal: Journal of neurotrauma
Published: December 30, 2025
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You can book an appointment with Dr. Ross Zafonte by calling their office at 617-952-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ross Zafonte a top-rated expert for Traumatic Brain Injury?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ross Zafonte is classified as an Distinguished expert for Traumatic Brain Injury, 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. Ross Zafonte specialize in?

While Dr. Ross Zafonte is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion, and Paraplegia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.

Does Dr. Ross Zafonte participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ross Zafonte has published 360 articles and abstracts on conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury. You can view a list of Dr. Ross Zafonte's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ross Zafonte accept my insurance?

Dr. Ross Zafonte accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-952-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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