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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 SchoolFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1996
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Neurology, 1991 - 1994
Montefiore Medical Center1990 - 1991
Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 1991 - 2028
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology
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
- 1 citationsThe "Hallett Sign" of Functional Jerky Movement Disorder.Jon Stone, Anthony E Lang, Joseph Jankovic, Michele Tinazzi, Barbara A Dworetzky
Movement Disorders. 2026-05-01 - Functional Neurological Disorder.Barbara A Dworetzky, Mary Angela O'Neal
Seminars in Neurology. 2026-04-01 - The Dawn of Functional Neurologic Disorder.Mary A O'Neal, Barbara Dworetzky
Seminars in Neurology. 2026-04-01
Press Mentions
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 2018May 3rd, 2019
In Memoriam: Martin A. Samuels, MD, Department of NeurologyJune 22nd, 2023
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