Dr. Shabbir H. Merchant
Overview
Shabbir Merchant is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Merchant has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, and Parkinson's Disease.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
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. Shabbir H. Merchant
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shabbir H. Merchant?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shabbir H. Merchant by calling their office at 617-667-0519. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shabbir H. Merchant a top-rated expert for Movement Disorders?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shabbir H. Merchant is classified as an Distinguished expert for Movement Disorders, 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. Shabbir H. Merchant specialize in?
While Dr. Shabbir H. Merchant is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Focal Dystonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Shabbir H. Merchant participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shabbir H. Merchant has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Movement Disorders. You can view a list of Dr. Shabbir H. Merchant's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shabbir H. Merchant accept my insurance?
Dr. Shabbir H. Merchant accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-667-0519 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.
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- Distinguished
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Merchant isDistinguished. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Merchant isDistinguished. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Movement DisordersDr. Merchant isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Advanced
- CamptocormismDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Camptocormism.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- SpasticityDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Experienced
- ApraxiaDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Apraxia.
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- AthetosisDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Autonomic NeuropathyDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Autonomic Neuropathy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.