Overview
Dr. Renthal is the Director of Research at the John R. Graham Headache Center. He completed his MD, PhD and neurology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and joined Brigham and Women’s Hospital for his final year of residency and postgraduate training in headache medicine.He is board certified in neurology and provides patients with comprehensive headache care including advanced diagnostics and personalized treatment plans, which may include behavioral/complementary therapy, medication and/or procedures (e.g. nerve blocks, Botox).In addition to clinical care, Dr. Renthal conducts neuroscience and genetics research. His laboratory is interested in the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying migraine and chronic pain. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on his research.
Dr. Renthal is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rett Syndrome, Neuralgia, Migraine, and Headache.
Dr. Renthal is board certified in Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles.
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1153 Centre Street, Suite 4H, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Renthal 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. William R. Renthal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William R. Renthal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William R. Renthal by calling their office at 617-732-7547. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William R. Renthal a top-rated expert for Rett Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William R. Renthal is classified as an Advanced expert for Rett Syndrome, 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. William R. Renthal specialize in?
While Dr. William R. Renthal is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Rett Syndrome, Neuralgia, and Migraine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. William R. Renthal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William R. Renthal has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rett Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. William R. Renthal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William R. Renthal accept my insurance?
Dr. William R. Renthal 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.
Areas of Expertise
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- MigraineDr. Renthal isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine.
- NeuralgiaDr. Renthal isAdvanced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Rett SyndromeDr. Renthal isAdvanced. Learn about Rett Syndrome.
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- Chronic PainDr. Renthal isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- HeadacheDr. Renthal isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- MosaicismDr. Renthal isExperienced. Learn about Mosaicism.
- Phantom Limb PainDr. Renthal isExperienced. Learn about Phantom Limb Pain.