Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Christopher D Stephen
Dr. Stephen is board certified in neurology and is an attending neurologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham & Women’s Hospital and an Instructor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, UK and completed internal medicine residency training in the UK at the University of Edinburgh and University of Nottingham programs. After attaining his Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 2009, he pursued further training as a specialist registrar in neurology at the University of Cambridge and was an Honorary Specialist Registrar at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK. He completed his internship and Neurology residency at the Beth-Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Children’s Hospital Harvard neurology program followed by a Fellowship in Movement Disorders and Ataxia at the combined Partners Mass General Brigham Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital program with additional pediatric experience at Boston Children’s Hospital.
In the Division of Movement Disorders, Dr. Stephen treats patients with Parkinson's disease, tremor and other movement disorders, with a special interest in dystonia and ataxia. He has also been involved with the Brigham & Women’s Hospital Performing Arts Clinic since 2010, where he has been treating musicians since 2014. His research interests lie in the overlap between dystonia and ataxia and especially the spinocerebellar ataxias. He is also conducting research on neurological problems in musicians and is part of an international research collaborative on musician’s dystonia. He is a member of the clinical and research team at the Massachusetts General Hospital Collaborative Center for X-linked Dystonia Parkinsonism and a member of the MGH Center for Rare Neurological Diseases.
Locations
- Brigham and Women's Neurology Clinic
- 60 Fenwood Road, Boston, MA 02115
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-732-7432
- fax: 857-307-2338
- Massachusetts General Neurology Ataxia Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, WACC 835, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-3216
- fax: 617-724-7836
- Massachusetts General Neurology Movement Disorder Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 8th Floor, Suite 835, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-5532
- fax: 617-726-4101
- Massachusetts General Neuromuscular Service
- 165 Cambridge Street, Floor 8, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-3642
- fax: 617-726-2019
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Movement Disorders, 2016
- Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Neurology, 2014
- Fellowship: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Neurology, 2010
- Residency: Edinburgh University Hospitals, Internal Medicine & Neurology, 2009
- Internship: Edinburgh University Hospitals, Medicine and Surgery, 2006
- Medical Education: University of Aberdeen, School of Medicine, 2005
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2014
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
- 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
51 ratings, 30 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 1/24/2026
Dr. Steven is a wonderful doctor and he gave me very good attention and he's been treating my part symptoms with these very effectively. He's a wonderful guy and a wonderful doctor. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 1/16/2026
An exceptional physician.
- Reviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr. Christopher Steven is the best.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Best provider I ever had!
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr Stephen is an outstanding doctor . Very knowledgeable and compassionate.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr Stephen is very empatheic and conscentious about hls treatment of patients.
- Reviewed on 11/11/2025
Dr Stephen provided an excellent and thorough examination, listened carefully to my concerns and provided options to assist. In addition although I was 30 minutes late (massive snarled traffic leaving Storrow Drive) he was gracious and did not rush or omit any of the exams. So very glad to be seen by such a great provider.
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
Always caring and answers all my questions. Is very patient.
- Reviewed on 10/31/2025
i have never experienced the level of focused and attentive care before that I have received from Dr Stephen. He comes into each session having obviously done much research into my history and knows everything in my chart. His level of care and genuine concern for me as a patient is extraordinary. I would recommend him highly to anyone.
- Reviewed on 10/31/2025
Dr. Stephen was wonderful. He took a generous amount of time to work through my hand issues. I am grateful for his expertise and his deep interest in music.
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Dr. Stephen is always well prepared for our visit and always very thorough. He follows up on everything and we've been very pleased with him.
- Reviewed on 10/23/2025
He is a wonderful doctor.
- Reviewed on 10/1/2025
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- Reviewed on 9/19/2025
I think Dr. Stephen is very professional and a very thoughtful doctor. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr. Stephen is the best!! He is very thorough and knows all about my recent history. He is knowledgeable and friendly.
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
He was very thorough, easy to talk to, spent lot of time, was knowledgeable .
- Reviewed on 8/15/2025
We have always been very satisfied with Dr. Stephen. He is very kind, considerate, and listens to any and all concerns and helps us figure out what might be best.
- Reviewed on 6/28/2025
Dr. Steven is a wonderful doctor. He's very patient, knowledgeable, and listens to me carefully. He's just one of the best doctors I've ever worked with, and I really feel lucky to have him as my physician. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
He was excellent Very very detailed oriented
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
My name is [redacted]. I'm a patient of Dr. Christopher Stephen. I have seen Dr. Stephen for the last 10 years [redacted]. And I have seen him once a year and I am so happy to be at your 8th floor neurology and I have great respect for your hospital. I'm coming a long way for my checkup every year. We live in Arizona and it's a good thing that I can, will continue doing as long as I can. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/23/2025
Dr Stephen is very thorough.. no other dr like him.
- Reviewed on 5/21/2025
Always a great visit. Dr. Stephen always explains things very well so I understand and shows a lot of care for what I'm experiencing and listens to everything I have to say. I always feel a lot better after I leave. He gives me a lot of peace of mind. Very highly recommend the Ataxia Unit and Dr. Stephen!
- Reviewed on 5/14/2025
Very thorough session. The doctor is attentive to my concerns and poses useful questions. I find it helpful to send items for his review in advance of meeting, which he reads in detail.
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Very detailed. Excellent doctor
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr. Christopher Stephen is an outstanding Physician, he honestly cares about his patients well being. Dr. Stephen not only listens to what you have to say, he will work with you to provide the care you need. Dr. Stephen is extremely knowledgable about my Illness, he continues to give advise on how to improve my lifestyle living with Parkinsons. I cannot say enough about Dr. Stephen.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
On time
- Reviewed on 4/24/2025
This is a special and very caring doctor. He spends the amount of time with you that seems needed.
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
Extraordinary. Dr Stephen spent 4 hours with me going in depth regarding my history, needs and treatment. He listened to me play my instrument and had insightful comments. I was honestly astonished at the level of one on one focused care. I would highly recommend him.
- Reviewed on 4/25/2025
Very thorough in both history and exam Explains with detail each issue Has no issues with obtaining referrals as needed The notes from the visit are very detailed and comprehensive
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
Dr Stephen is extremely thorough, prepares ahead of the appointment so he's aware of any health issues that occurred since last visit that were managed by a different doctor, and spends whatever time is necessary to review and discuss all health concerns.