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Barbara Dworetzky, MD, Neurology, Brookline, MA

Barbara Ann Dworetzky MD

Epilepsy, Neurophysiology


Professor of Neurology, Epilepsy Division, Mass General Brigham

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  • 111 Cypress St# BrighamBrookline, MA 02445

  • Phone+1 857-307-0896

  • Fax+1 617-730-2885

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Summary

  • Dr. Barbara Dworetzky is a neurologist based in Boston, MA, with subspecialties in epilepsy, functional neurological disorder, and neurophysiology. She completed her education and training at prestigious institutions, including Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center. Her clinical expertise covers areas such as epilepsy, seizure disorders, including functional seizures. Dr. Dworetzky's research contributions are published in various notable journals, focusing on topics like the equivalence of generic and brand name antiseizure medications (EQUIGEN trial), safety in epilepsy, and functional neurological disorder (seizure type). She has also been involved in clinical trials regarding antiseizure medications. Her professional excellence has been recognized by Boston Magazine from Castle Connolly from 2009 to present. She has been on the boards of several academic medical societies and the Epilepsy Foundation of New England.

Education & Training

  • Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1996
  • Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Neurology, 1991 - 1994
  • Montefiore Medical Center
    Montefiore Medical Center1990 - 1991
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1991 - 2028
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Clinical Neurophysiology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Epilepsy
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification OpTime Surgical 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Longitudinal Medical Record, Partners Healthcare System, 2013-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Add Seizures to the Risks Associated with E-cigarettes/Vaping FDA Urges Vigilance and Reporting in Alert to Clinicians
    Add Seizures to the Risks Associated with E-cigarettes/Vaping FDA Urges Vigilance and Reporting in Alert to CliniciansNovember 22nd, 2019
  • Highlights from the Annual Meeting of the American Epilepsy Society 2018
    Highlights from the Annual Meeting of the American Epilepsy Society 2018May 3rd, 2019
  • In Memoriam: Martin A. Samuels, MD, Department of Neurology
    In Memoriam: Martin A. Samuels, MD, Department of NeurologyJune 22nd, 2023

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