Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout John Herbert Growdon
John Growdon is Professor of Neurology at the Harvard Medical School and attending neurologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1960 with a BA in English Literature and obtained the MD degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1965. His post-graduate training was in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago Hospitals (1965-69), in Neurology at the Massachusetts General Hospital (1971-74) and in Neurochemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1975-1977). Since 1982, he has directed the Memory and Movement Disorders Units at the Massachusetts General Hospital, which provide diagnostic services and continuing care for individuals with Parkinson disease and related movement disorders, and for individuals with cognitive impairments and dementia, including Alzheimer disease.
Locations
- 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 Neurology Memory Disorder Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 8th Foor, Suite 835, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-1728
- fax: 617-726-4101
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurology, 1975
- Residency: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Medicine, 1969
- Internship: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Medicine, 1966
- Medical Education: University of Pennsylvania, 1965
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1982
Insurance
- Aetna
- 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
- 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
60 ratings, 22 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 2/15/2026
it was good
- Reviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr. Growdon has known me since I was first diagnosed with Parkinson's. He always takes my concerns and priorities into consideration when discussing my treatment!
- Reviewed on 1/11/2026
He has been extremely helpful and attentive to my needs and always listens to what I have to say.
- Reviewed on 12/31/2025
This doctor is exceptional and I was extremely fortunate to have the time with him...
- Reviewed on 12/20/2025
I have worked with Dr. Growdon for years and he has provided constant good sense and advice.
- Reviewed on 12/17/2025
MGH IS WORTH THE TEAFFIC
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Growdon is a wonderful doctor who truly cares about his patients.
- Reviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. Growdon is a brilliant, experienced neurologist who is kind and caring. He gives his perspective and advice in a gentle manner. We could not be happier with our neurologist; he is wonderful.
- Reviewed on 10/24/2025
My primary care, my actual neurology doctor is Dr. John Herbert, John Herbert Growdon. And I am very, very, very happy and would highly recommend him to anybody that is struggling with Parkinson's. He is just a joy to have as my provider.
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
I felt listened to and we'll cared for. I could easily understand my doctor's explanation of the nature of my condition and the things I can continue to do proactively (exercise and massage). I feel fortunate to be among his patients.
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr Growdon is extremely knowledgeable and he wants to know about any changes that has happened since the last time I saw him. I feel very comfortable with him.
- Reviewed on 10/10/2025
Excellant
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
The doctor is exceptional. Very supportive and lot's of information.
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
Listens. Cares. Knows his stuff!
- Reviewed on 9/17/2025
Dr. Growdon is an experienced professional with a kind and gentle manner.
- Reviewed on 9/13/2025
I felt, informed about my disease and optimistic about the medication prescribed and comforted about the quality of care that I was given and will receive going forward. I feel very fortunate to be Dr John Growdon's patient.
- Reviewed on 8/8/2025
I am extremely grateful for the time and expertise given to both me and my husband by Dr. Growdon. His sense of caring and overall professionalism reassured both of us that we were in the best hands as I handle Parkinson's disease.
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
Dr. Growdon shows how much he loves his work.
- Reviewed on 7/19/2025
All went well. Thanks
- Reviewed on 7/12/2025
Dr Growdon is attentive and he knows my medical history very well. We usually discuss my medication and try to determine if any changes are necessary.
- Reviewed on 6/28/2025
DR. JOHN GROWDON, M D, IS an OUTSTANDING AS A Doctor And ALSO THE BEST ONE THAT I HAVE EVER MET. !!!!!!! [redacted]
- Reviewed on 6/22/2025
Excellent