Overview
Steven Schachter is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Schachter is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 102 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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330 Brookline Ave # 457, 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. Steven Schachter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven Schachter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven Schachter by calling their office at 617-667-4460. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven Schachter a top-rated expert for Epilepsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven Schachter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Epilepsy, 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. Steven Schachter specialize in?
While Dr. Steven Schachter is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Steven Schachter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Steven Schachter has published 102 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epilepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Steven Schachter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Steven Schachter accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven Schachter accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Tufts. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-667-4460 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
- EpilepsyDr. Schachter isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- SeizuresDr. Schachter isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Absence SeizureDr. Schachter isAdvanced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Schachter isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Schachter isAdvanced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Experienced
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Schachter isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Schachter isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Schachter isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Memory LossDr. Schachter isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Status EpilepticusDr. Schachter isExperienced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.