Dementia Specialists & Neurologists in Boston

Every clinician here is listed as a neurologist in public NPI records. Call the office to confirm whether that practice evaluates adults for memory or cognitive concerns, accepts new patients, and is a fit for your family. For a broader look at local support options, start with the Boston care guide.

How this Boston specialist directory is organized

This page groups NPI-verified Boston neurologists by the neighborhood or area suggested by each public practice or mailing address. Addresses come from NPI registry records and may be a hospital campus, clinic street address, or a P.O. Box rather than a private office you can visit without an appointment.

No geriatricians or geriatric psychiatrists appear in the verified set used for this page. If you need that type of clinician, ask a current primary care clinician for a referral and confirm credentials directly with the office.

Why families look for neurologists in Boston

Families in Boston often look for a neurologist when they want a specialist to evaluate changes in memory, thinking, movement, or other brain-related symptoms. Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but a neurology visit is an evaluation, not a diagnosis you can complete by reading a directory.

A listed neurologist may focus on many different conditions. Always ask whether the practice sees older adults and whether memory evaluation is part of that clinician's work before you book.

Neurologists in the West End and Beacon Hill area

Two NPI-verified neurologists in this directory list addresses on Charles Street and Fruit Street in Boston's 02114 area, near the West End and Beacon Hill. Confirm hours, building access, and whether the address is a clinic site before you travel.

• Bardia Abbasi, neurologist, 243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, NPI 1629429543
• Mahmoud Abu-Ata, neurologist, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114, NPI 1841216991

Neurologists in the Longwood and Fenway area

Four NPI-verified neurologists in this directory list addresses on Brookline Avenue, Longwood Avenue, and Fenwood Road in Boston's Longwood and Fenway area. These are dense medical-campus streets, so ask the scheduler which building entrance to use and whether a referral packet is required.

• Puya Abbassi, neurologist, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215, NPI 1831695428
• Isabel Abbott, neurologist, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, NPI 1033772579
• Widad Abou Chaar, neurologist, 60 Fenwood Road, Boston, MA 02115, NPI 1609397348
• Diler Acar, neurologist, 221 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, NPI 1679522601

Neurologists in the South End

One NPI-verified neurologist in this directory lists an Albany Street address in Boston's South End (02118). Ask whether new-patient visits happen at that street address or at another campus location.

• Myriam Abdennadher, neurologist, 725 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118, NPI 1407290133

Neurologists with a Boston mailing address

One NPI-verified neurologist in this directory lists a Boston P.O. Box rather than a street clinic address. Use the NPI number when you call health-plan directories or hospital operator lines so you reach the correct clinician, and ask for the actual visit location before you schedule.

• Shabbir Abbasi, neurologist, PO Box 415348, Boston, MA 02241, NPI 1992798797

What to ask when you call a specialist's office

When you call a Boston neurologist's office about memory or thinking changes, ask whether the clinician evaluates adults for cognitive concerns, accepts new patients, and needs a referral. Keep the first call short, factual, and focused on logistics rather than trying to describe every symptom in detail.

Useful questions include:

• Does this neurologist evaluate adults for memory, thinking, or cognitive changes?
• Are you accepting new patients, and is a physician referral required?
• Which insurance plans do you accept, and do you need prior authorization?
• What is the soonest new-patient opening, and is there a cancellation list?
• Where is the appointment, and is the NPI address the same as the visit site?
• What records, medication lists, imaging, or prior test results should we send ahead?
• May a family member attend, and can we request an interpreter?
• How will you share notes with our primary care clinician after the visit?

Bring a written timeline of changes, a current medication list, and the questions you most need answered. Do not use a phone call, this page, or any online article to diagnose a condition or choose a treatment.

How home support can complement specialist visits

Home support can help Boston families get to appointments, follow daily routines, and give caregivers a break between neurology visits. Specialist care and in-home help solve different problems, and one does not replace the other.

After a hospital stay or a long clinic day, some households add short-term hospital discharge care so the first days back home are more organized. Families managing ongoing cognitive changes often look at memory care at home for structured daily support, companion care for supervision and social presence, or respite care so the primary caregiver can rest.

Ask any home-care agency how it coordinates with existing doctors. Listing a clinician on this page does not mean that clinician, hospital, or clinic endorses a home-care provider.

National research and education resources

Federally supported Alzheimer's research centers and public education sites can help Boston families learn how research clinics work and where national programs are listed. These resources explain Alzheimer's disease and research options. They do not replace a local clinician, and they do not endorse this directory.

You can browse the National Institute on Aging directory of Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers and the Alzheimers.gov list of national research centers to see federally supported programs. If a center is relevant, call that center directly to ask about eligibility, wait times, and whether a referral is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a neurologist in Boston for memory concerns?

Start with NPI-verified neurologists who list a Boston address, then call to ask whether that clinician evaluates adults for cognitive concerns and is accepting new patients. You can also ask a primary care clinician for a referral and compare options on the Boston care guide.

Are the doctors on this page NPI-verified?

Yes. Each name, specialty, address, and NPI number on this page comes from public NPI registry records for neurologists with Boston addresses. Verification of an NPI number is not the same as a quality rating, board-certification check, or personal recommendation.

Does a listing here mean the doctor endorses this website or a home-care service?

No. A public-record listing is not an endorsement by the clinician, clinic, hospital, or any public agency. It is only a starting point for your own outreach.

Can in-home care help between specialist appointments in Boston?

Yes, many families combine clinic visits with practical help at home, such as companionship, daily-living support, or caregiver breaks. Talk with the specialist's office about how notes will be shared, and review local options like memory care at home or respite care if daily support is the gap you need to fill.

Where can I read general information about Alzheimer's disease?

Public agencies publish plain-language overviews. The CDC explains that Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, and federal sites list Alzheimer's research centers. Use those materials for education only, then bring questions to a licensed clinician who has examined the person you care for.