Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Michael D Fox
Dr. Fox is the Founding Director of the Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics and a Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Fox’s goal is to use research advances in brain imaging and neuromodulation technology to provide better treatments for his patients, especially patients with symptoms that are refractory to medication. He approaches both neurological and psychiatric symptoms as disorders of brain circuits, and uses tools such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and focused ultrasound (FUS) to target these circuits for symptom relief.
Cr+LfDr. Fox’s clinical practice focuses on patients with medication-refractory neurological or psychiatric symptom that may benefit from neuromodulation therapy. His practice includes deep brain stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease, essential tremor, and dystonia, focused ultrasound (FUS) for the treatment of tremor, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for the treatment of medication-refractory depression.
Cr+LfDr Fox’s research focuses on developing new and improved treatments for brain disease based on understanding brain circuits and the effects of brain stimulation. He helped develop brain imaging techniques for visualizing human brain circuits, and is a leader in applying these techniques towards improved neuromodulation therapies. He is the author of numerous highly cited articles in the fields of brain imaging and brain stimulation, teaches courses on these topics, and has won many awards for his work.
Locations
- Brigham and Women's Neurology Movement Disorders Program
- 60 Fenwood Road, Suite 820, Boston, MA 02115
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-732-7432
- fax: 857-307-2338
- Brigham and Women's Neurology TMS Clinic
- 60 Fenwood Road, Boston, MA 02115
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-525-8225
- fax: 857-307-5290
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurology, 2014
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology, 2012
- Internship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2009
- Medical Education: Washington University, 2008
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2012
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
53 ratings, 20 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 5/26/2026
Very good.
- Reviewed on 5/18/2026
Dr Fox is a fantastic doctor! Always listens to my concerns and comes with a plan that works for all. Thank you dr. Fox!
- Reviewed on 4/16/2026
Dr. Fox was wonderful. He explained everything, answered all of our questions fully. It was just a great experience. It was really cool to see him program in my husband to his deep brain simulator. It was wonderful. He's a great person and doctor.
- Reviewed on 4/13/2026
Dr Fox and [redacted] are fabulous and I am so fortunate to have them in my Life.
- Reviewed on 3/12/2026
I'm a 12 year's patient with this provider and I am very happy with him.
- Reviewed on 2/11/2026
Your questions covered any comments I would make. Overall I have always had a very positive experience with my visits to the movement disorder Center in the neurology dept at BWH. Dr Michael Fox has always patiently explained procedures and answered any questions I have presented to him
- Reviewed on 2/2/2026
Dr Fox did a thorough exam and provided excellent suggestions for further care
- Reviewed on 1/27/2026
Extremely professional and knowledgeable
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
We remain very comfortable with Dr. Fox and greatly appreciate his efforts to find the best settings for [redacted]'s DBS device. He is always looking for ways to improve her ability to use her right arm efficiently.
- Reviewed on 1/1/2026
Dr Fox is an expert in the Parkinson's space and am truly privileged to have him as my physician. He was patient , listened, and truly wants the best outcome for my care. Very impressed with him.
- Reviewed on 12/31/2025
Great !!!
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
Excellent with his bed side manner and diagnosis
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Great physician who is extremely knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
He is very attentive and professional when we discuss my symptoms
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
My son is disabled and everyone in the office spoke to him respectfully and directly throughout this appointment. The doctor took extra time to explain things in a way he could understand without assuming he was not able to understand. It was one of the very best experiences we have had with a new doctor ever. We were so grateful.
- Reviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr Fox was very congenial and very knowledgeable. He was thorough in his Neuro evaluation and explained everything in easy to understand terms. He is a very upbeat person and that is contagious, I left feeling very hopeful with plan going forward.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Very Nice and professional doctor. Very comfortable with this doctor.
- Reviewed on 9/6/2025
My experience during this first visit with Dr. Fox was absolutely outstanding. Every aspect was superb. I look forward to working with him.
- Reviewed on 7/29/2025
They provide the best services and care, outstanding!
- Reviewed on 7/15/2025
I have seen Dr. Fox for several years now and am confident in his approach to my condition. As well, I appreciate his friendly manner.