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Bradford Clark Dickerson

Bradford Clark Dickerson, MD

Neurology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Bradford Clark Dickerson

Brad Dickerson, MD is Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and Tom Rickles Chair in Progressive Aphasia Research, Leader of the Neuroimaging Core of the MGH Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and Director of the Frontotemporal Disorders Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital, an integrated multidisciplinary unit dedicated to the highest level of care of patients with these conditions. Dr. Dickerson is also a behavioral neurologist in the MGH Memory Disorders Unit. Dr. Dickerson is an active clinical consultant in many aspects of cognitive and behavioral neurology of neurodegenerative and related disorders, including frontotemporal dementia, primary progressive aphasia, Alzheimer's, mild cognitive impairment, posterior cortical atrophy, and related conditions, and the use of neuroimaging and other diagnostic markers in neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr. Dickerson runs a multidisciplinary team of 30 clinicians and scientists using advanced brain imaging and behavioral methods to study how memory, language, emotion, and social behaviors change in normal aging and in patients with neurodegenerative disease, with extensive funding from the National Institutes of Health. His team also studies new approaches to caregiving. He has published more than 195 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has edited two books on dementia. He is active in mentoring trainees and in teaching, is Chair of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Council of the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Association and is Chair-Elect of the national Medical Advisory Council of the Association for FTD. He has won a number of awards, including the American Academy of Neurology’s Norman Geschwind Award in Behavioral Neurology.

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Neurology Memory Disorder Clinic
    • 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 8th Foor, Suite 835, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Behavioral Neurology, 2004
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology, 2003
  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurology Service, 2003
  • Internship: Brigham & Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2000
  • Medical Education: University of Illinois @ Chicago College of Medicine, 1999

Board Certifications

  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2015

Insurance

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  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Coventry
  • Fallon Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Maine Community Health Options
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid ME
  • Medicaid NH
  • Medicaid RI
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

85 ratings, 37 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Dr Dickerson always takes time to listen and address any and all concerns

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Dr. Dickerson was encouraging, informative, and very interested in the activities that [redacted] has been doing. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Dr Dickerson is the best! Very patient and sincere. He listens to my concerns earnestly and with responds with respect and kindness. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/23/2025

    Dr. Dickerson always takes the time to listen, and address any concerns. He is extremely kind, compassionate, and caring.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Dr. Dickerson is very knowledgeable in what I was trying to investigate and listened carefully to me, gave me some good advice, some good tips on what to follow up on myself. I couldn't ask for better.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I traveled all the way from California to Boston for my husband to be evaluated by Dr. Dickerson at the Mass General Neurology Department, and I am so grateful that we did. From the moment we arrived, every single person we encountered treated us with kindness, professionalism, and genuine compassion. It made such a difficult journey feel comforting and hopeful. My husband had been diagnosed incorrectly in the past, and having a true expert review his scans, his history, and his symptoms changed everything for us. Dr. Dickerson is the most knowledgeable, compassionate, and professional neurologist I have ever met. He listens deeply, explains clearly, and treats both patient and caregiver with respect and empathy. His insight has already made our lives so much better, because now we understand what my husband is actually facing and how to move forward with clarity and confidence. I would fly across the country as often as needed for his expertise. We are profoundly grateful for his care, his brilliance, and his humanity. Mass General Neurology is extraordinary, and Dr. Dickerson is a gift to families like ours.

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    Dr Dickerson and his team did an excellent job. I received excellent answers to all of my questions.

  • Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Dr. Dickerson and his staff were very thorough, very informative and comfortable to be around. We didn't feel rushed and left the office feeling good about the next steps in [redacted]'s care.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Dr. Dickerson is very compassionate, knowledgeable, and he makes you feel so at ease. We are very happy to have him as [redacted]'s neurologist.

  • Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Such a pleasure to meet an intelligent caring professional. I feel we are in good hands.

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    He was wonderful to work with. He really knows what he is doing

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. Dickerson and his team have helped us immensely in this past year, answering all our questions, taking time, following up, and being as supportive as possible through this terrible disease, and we couldn't ask for anyone better. Thank you very much.

  • Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    His knowledge about my problem is outstanding! He keeps me up to date on, enrolled in and benefiting from the newest treatments. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Dr. Dickerson was thoughtful, courteous and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    He is a very busy guy and am thankful that I have him as my doctor

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Dr. Dickerson is fantastic! I learned a tremendous amount and got insight into many questions and concerns I had. I have to say, it was also very comforting, as I have anxiety related to Alzheimer's Disease, which my mom had. He was enormously knowledgeable, kind, thoughtful, informative, and also gave me next steps and a plan, which is extremely helpful. He really is a wonderful physician and I feel lucky to be in his medical care.

  • Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    I felt that you were very sensitive to me when talking about where my future will take me .

  • Reviewed on 10/11/2025

    So appreciate to having such able and thoughtful those working with me.

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    They were GREAT!!!!

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Even though I was late, he was there and present. It was a good session.

  • Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    It is clear that he has a full grasp of the unusual medical situation and has provided a diagnosis that continues to be reinforced. His caring way, concern and clarity in speaking is exemplary!

  • Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    Dr. Dickerson is the ultimate. He's caring, knowledgeable, supportive, and understanding of what my husband and I are going through. He understands that there are a few options we have at this point, but still gives us the kindest and most supportive of care.

  • Reviewed on 9/21/2025

    I wish the doctor didn't say there was nothing they could do about her aphasia and frontal dementia and she was going to keep getting worse and die. My wife still know's what is going on. She was hysterical and had a crying fit. It was terrible. I just wish he had pulled me a side and told me instead of saying it in front of her.

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Dr. Dickerson efficiently summarized my symptoms from the perspective of his specialty, took time to respond to my speculations of non-neurological potential causes, particularly meditation, and was certainly the most cordial physician I have ever encountered.

  • Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Admire dr Dickerson

  • Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    Dr Dickerson is an excellent provider! He is so kind and understanding and I feel safe in his care.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    Exceptional experience.

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    We really appreciate Brad Dickerson and how much information, listening, and input he has provided us on [redacted] PPA/FTD journey.

  • Reviewed on 6/24/2025

    Both providers were wonderful

  • Reviewed on 6/23/2025

    Dr Dr Dickerson is very polite and he knows what is going on with me I like him

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Dr. Dickerson is the best doc.

  • Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    He was very helpful and very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend him. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    We actually spoke with 2 doctors. Both made us feel very comfortable and were good listeners. We left feeling very good about the visit.

  • Reviewed on 4/10/2025

    A+

  • Reviewed on 4/8/2025

    I've always felt like Dr. Dickerson listens very carefully to all of my concerns and questions. And then, after listening, he'll give me all of the information that I need to ease my anxiety.

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2025

    Dr. Dickerson is extremely knowledgeable and professional, and has a very kind and caring manner. He takes his time explaining things, and listening to and addressing any patient and caregiver concerns.