
Barbara Ann Dworetzky, MD
NeurologyEpilepsy NeurologyClinical Neurophysiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Barbara Ann Dworetzky
Barbara Dworetzky, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAES is Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, and Chief of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Division of Epilepsy since 2009. She leads the Bromfield Epilepsy Center and the ACGME-accredited Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy Fellowships. She has an ScB with Honors in Psychology from Brown University and obtained her MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and internship at the affiliated Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx before returning to Boston for residency at Harvard (now MGB). Following residency, she completed a two year fellowship in clinical neurophysiology/epilepsy at BWH, Boston Children’s and Beth Israel. Her first position was at the Boston VAMC, affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine where she directed several programs.
Since her return to the BWH, she and her division have trained 60 clinical and research fellows from all over the world. She has received awards for leadership, professionalism, mentorship, teaching, clinical skills, and has over 140 peer reviewed publications.
Dr. Dworetzky has served on multiple boards for patient and professional societies, and is the current president of the Functional Neurological Disorder Society (FNDS) She is internationally known for her work in functional seizures (aka psychogenic nonepileptic seizures/PNES).
Locations
- Brigham and Women's Neurology Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder Program
- 60 Fenwood Road, Boston, MA 02115
- Get Directions
- Phone: 617-732-7432
- Fax: 857-307-2338
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology/Epilepsy-EEG, 1996
- Residency: Harvard / MGB Combined Training Program*, Neurology, 1994
- Internship: Montefiore Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1991
- Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Medicine, 1990
Board Certifications
- Epilepsy: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016
- Clinical Neurophysiology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1997
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1996
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
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
79 ratings, 32 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 7/6/2026
Dr. Dworetzky is the absolute best ! I am privaleged to be in her care.
- Reviewed on 7/6/2026
This is the first time I saw Dr. D. I was amazed she read my entire history. She listened carefully, asked follow up questions for clarification. She performed different neurological tests to ruleout impairment or neurological deficits. She ordered imaging and explained why did that. She gave me followup appointment to discuss the results from the imaging.
- Reviewed on 7/3/2026
Dr. Dworetzky was excellent.
- Reviewed on 6/30/2026
I have been seeing Dr. Dworetzky for over 20 years now and would never see another neurologist. She is extremely knowledgable, professional and kind. I have nothing negative to say.
- Reviewed on 6/13/2026
I felt comfortable and at ease with Dr Dworetzky. She is highly knowledgeable and professional.
- Reviewed on 6/7/2026
Excellent
- Reviewed on 6/5/2026
Doctor was terrific, very informative, very attentive to both me and my wife. I highly recommend her with anyone in my situation. Thank you again.
- Reviewed on 6/3/2026
My provider was excellent. She asked very good questions about my medical condition. She took a good deal of time to ask questions and give clear information.
- Reviewed on 5/16/2026
Overall it was a great appointment from signing in to leaving after the blood test.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2026
My provider is excellent.
- Reviewed on 5/11/2026
Extremely knowledgeable care provider, compassionate, clear, concise, and was able to explain everything to me about a situation that has been misdiagnosed the last year and a half. And I feel very good about my care at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
- Reviewed on 5/9/2026
Very thorough, explained in layman's terms, drew diagrams, would recommend her in a heartbeat!
- Reviewed on 5/1/2026
overall what we expected. She is my daughter's Neurologist, that we see for epilepsy.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2026
Very good
- Reviewed on 4/30/2026
My experience was great. It was a 10 out of 10. Everybody was nice, respectful, and they took care of me.
- Reviewed on 3/25/2026
This provider seemed to provide a diagnosis before I had even gotten there based on the fact I take medication for depression. I felt like was made out to be crazy and drove about 6 hours to be brushed off with no additional testing or advice besides breathing exercises or trying yoga. I was disappointed to say the least.
- Reviewed on 3/13/2026
I have great communication with my provider and I'm very pleased with her ability to work over things with me and come to a conclusion. So I am very happy. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 1/31/2026
There was some difficulty the provider had ordering an MRI and EEG to an external local that was not Brigham/MGH. I had to call the office and have them fax to the external location.
- Reviewed on 1/22/2026
Excellent, no issues.
- Reviewed on 1/12/2026
Dr Dworetzky is an excellent physician and has provided me with excellent care. She listens to our questions comments and concerns. Answered all our questions. We left the appointment completely satisfied.
- Reviewed on 1/12/2026
Courteous and knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Dr. Dwortetzky takes her time to make [redacted] comfortable. She makes recommendations for [redacted]'s health. She has is so knowledgeable and has wonderful compassion and kindness.
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
I am a long-term patient of Dr. Barbara Dworetzky, and she carries sincere empathy and support for her patient's struggles, while also having profound knowledge of epilepsy and functional neurological disorder. Dr. Dworetzky is a blessing to her patients!
- Reviewed on 11/8/2025
Dr Dworetzky and her staff are efficient, responsive, concerned and congenial. She goes above and beyond in understanding issues, coordinating with others of my drs, and advising.
- Reviewed on 11/1/2025
Dr. Dworetzky is terrific. I never feel rushed. She is patient, kind, and very professional
- Reviewed on 10/25/2025
Dr. Dworetzky listens, goes over questions you have, provides medical updates to personally help you, and truly cares!
- Reviewed on 10/20/2025
I had a fantastic experience. I'm an anxious person and a 1 point started to cry she was very patient and understanding. She asked more questions than I can count about so much trying to truly understand what was potentially going on. She seemed very knowledgeable and kind.
- Reviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr. Dworetzky was great! She listened to what I had to say and responded to concerns. I would recommend her to anyone.
- Reviewed on 10/4/2025
Dr Dworetzky is an excellent doctor. I wish she could spend more time with each patient, but her time is limited as she has so many patients to see.
- Reviewed on 9/20/2025
It's always a pleasure to see my doctor and her staff!
- Reviewed on 9/20/2025
She was an impressive doctor!
- Reviewed on 8/30/2025
Dr. Dworetzky is one of the best physicians I have ever had. She has extensive knowledge about my history regarding meningioma surgery, and is sensitive and knowledgable about my age regarding medication dosage. She is caring, always listens to what I have to say and I cannot recommend her more highly.