Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Marcelo Matiello
Dr. Matiello is a highly accomplished academic neurologist, renowned for his expertise in Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica, MOG antibody disease, Optic Neuritis as well as in his Comprehensive General Neurology practice. He is also known for his dedicated clinical research contributions, and exemplary commitment to educating the next generation of neurologists at Harvard Medical School. With a strong background in both clinical practice and research, he has made significant strides in advancing the field of neurology and improving patient care.
Education and Training:
Dr. Matiello completed his medical school at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with highest honors and graduated at the top of his class. He then pursued his passion for neurology by obtaining both internal medicine and neurology residency in renowned hospitals in Rio de Janeiro. Driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge, he further specialized in multiple sclerosis and associated conditions at the Mayo Clinic, where he also obtained a Master’s of Science Degree in Clinical and Translational Research.
Following the completion of two fellowships at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Matiello embarked on one year Internal Medicine residency program at Yale Neuro Haven Hospital, where he was awarded with the Outstanding Resident Award. To expand his understanding of neurological disorders and expand the frontiers of his medical knowledge, he underwent residency training at Harvard Medical School - Mass General and Brigham and Women hospitals.
Clinical Expertise:
With over a 15 years since the completion of his first Neurology residency, Dr. Matiello has become a trusted authority in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of neurological conditions. He has a special interest in neuroimmunology disorders, and has developed innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes in these areas. His patient-centered approach, coupled with his knowledge and exceptional diagnostic skills, has earned him a reputation as a compassionate and skilled clinician. Dr. Matiello practices at Mass General Hospital, as the MGH affiliated Nantucket Cottage Hospital and through the MGH Teleneurology Consultations providing care to network of over a dozen hospitals in 5 different states.
Research Contributions:
Dr. Matiello’s research contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of neurological diseases and their underlying mechanisms. His groundbreaking work in the field of MS, NMO and MOGAD has led to novel insights into the pathophysiology of these conditions, paving the way for the development of potential better diagnosis and therapeutic interventions. He has published over 80 scientific paper or book chapters, and his clinical and research findings have been published in numerous high-impact scientific journals including New England Journal of Medicine, Neurology, Jama Neurology, Neurology Clinical Practice, Annals of Neurology, Muscle & Nerve, Multiple Sclerosis, Journal of Neuroimmunology. He has been invited to present his work in over 100 national and international conferences.
Teaching and Mentoring:
Passionate about education, Dr. Matiello is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of neurologists. As a respected academic, he holds an Associate Professor faculty position at Harvard Medical School, where he imparts his knowledge and expertise to medical students, residents, and fellows. His teaching methods are highly regarded, as he encourages critical thinking to develop well-rounded physicians. He has been awarded several faculty teaching awards, including Harvard Medical School PCE Faculty Award. He is a former Morgan-Zinsser Fellow of The Academy of Medical Education at Harvard Medical School.
Professional Leadership:
Dr. Matiello is the Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs at the Mass General Hospital. He is also the director of MGH Teleneurology. He is an esteemed member of several professional organizations, in the field of neurology, including the American Academy of Neurology, National MS Society, Guthy-Jackson Foundation for NMO, Sumaira Foundation for NMO and MOGAD, where he plays an active role in shaping the future of the specialty. He serves on various committees and task forces dedicated to advancing neurological research, promoting evidence-based practices, and improving patient care. His leadership skills, combined with his unwavering dedication to the field, have positioned his as a trusted voice in academic neurology.
Dr. Matiello speaks three languages and other than English, he is also certified to provide neurological care for Spanish and Portuguese speaking patients.
Locations
- Nantucket Cottage Neurology Clinic
- 57 Prospect Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
- Get Directions
- phone: 508-825-1000
- fax: 508-825-8272
- Massachusetts General Neuroimmunology and Neuro-Infectious Disease Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 7th Floor, Suite 720, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-7565
- fax: 617-724-0412
- Massachusetts General Neurology Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 8th Floor, Suite 835, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-8639
- fax: 617-726-6991
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurology, 2016
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology, 2016
- Internship: Yale New Haven Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2013
- Fellowship: Mayo Clinic Rochester, Multiple Sclerosis, 2008
- Residency: Hospital da Lagoa, Neurology, 2004
- Residency: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro-UFRJ, Internal Medicine, 2002
- Medical Education: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, 2000
- Internship: Federal University of Rio de Janeiro-UFRJ, Neurology, 2000
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
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
102 ratings, 52 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 1/25/2026
Dr. Matiello is very knowledgeable & personable. I am very comfortable asking him any question, & he always answers with kindness, honesty & genuinely. I am so grateful for his care. He is the Best!!!
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
Dr. Matiello treats me with respect and allows me to give my input when we discuss my treatment options. I contacted him via Patient Gateway a couple of times between our appointments. Both times he responded promptly and provided the help that I needed.
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
I love how Dr. Matiello listens carefully to me! He looks me right in the eye and discusses all options regarding my healthcare! I leave my appt. feeling reassured! He's the best at MGH!
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
I was impressed that the doctor was familiar with my history. He had obviously read my records before my visit.
- Reviewed on 12/31/2025
Dr. Matiello is great! I never feel rushed and always feel heard.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Matiello is very easy to talk to and explains everything in terms you can understand
- Reviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr Matiello is great human being wonderful caring doctor
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
I don't regret having been treated by any of these medical professionals; they did a great job with me. Thank you, I am very grateful for everything. God bless everyone.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Dr. Matiello is the best of the best. He is amazing and has been my Neurologist since my MS diagnosis in 2020.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Dr. Matiello was very helpful
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Excellent experience with an experienced professional
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Excellent - interested, informed, didn't talk down, thorough, friendly. Very confident in Dr. Matiello
- Reviewed on 12/1/2025
I always have a great visit with dr Matiello.
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr. Martiello is a wonderful doctor who takes the necessary time to talk with his patients.
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr Matiello was kind and considerate and thoughtful. I look forward to my return visit.
- Reviewed on 11/12/2025
Dr. Matiello is a very kind, respectful, and smart doctor who listens carefully and is very knowledgeable. He does make you feel rushed.
- Reviewed on 10/20/2025
Dr Matiello is knowledgeable, caring, and personable. I am fortunate that he is my doctor.
- Reviewed on 9/27/2025
I enjoyed talking to him and felt he gave good advice.
- Reviewed on 9/22/2025
Dr. Matiello is a thoughtful and caring doctor. Very grateful to have him.
- Reviewed on 9/18/2025
So clear when explaining about my disease and how it is going, great listener , positive, and helpful!
- Reviewed on 9/15/2025
Dr. Matiello is the beat neurologist one can have. I am always impressed that he has residents with him and that actually meeting clients and watching how he works is the best way to learn. He is excellent. Easily a 10 or more. A l ways a positive and constructive experience. Understands balance of pat I ent management and knowing he is monitoring all aspects of one's heakth related to neurology and recognizes both the cognitive aspects aling with social and connection to the rest of the human body.
- Reviewed on 9/7/2025
Dr. M is very professional and provides us with information using the data from my MRI. Dr. M also gives us insight into our future care with respect to our autoimmune conditions. Dr. M was pleasant also interacting with us socially, before and after, addressing my medical condition making our experience coming to Boston worth the visit. Our understanding and feeling towards Dr. M is that he is a very qualified specialist in the Neurological field of medicine. We have full confidence in the care he provides for me.
- Reviewed on 8/25/2025
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- Reviewed on 8/19/2025
Dr. Matiello is excellent at his job, as well as a lovely and caring person. I trust and respect his opinion and knowledge, and he helps ease the stress of a chronic illness.
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr Matiello is a wonderfully bright, attentive, aware, and conversant individual. I would highly recommend him. He is a breath of fresh air in an environment that seems hectic, emotionally removed, and difficult to navigate administratively. I am extremely pleased with his care and his persona.
- Reviewed on 8/10/2025
Dr Matiello is Fantastic!!
- Reviewed on 7/27/2025
Matiello is good.
- Reviewed on 7/20/2025
Dr. Matiello is one of the best in his field. He is prepared, knowledgeable, accommodating and kind with a good bedside manner. He shares the latest updates on future and present day medicines. I could not ask for a better neurologist!
- Reviewed on 7/13/2025
Dr. Matiello is personable, extremely knowledgeable, & responsive. I have complete confidence in his plan & care. I also feel assured I can contact him should I have any difficulties. Thank you Dr. Matiello! [redacted]
- Reviewed on 7/6/2025
Simply the best
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
My experience was very good.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
I've known Dr. Matiello for a number of years now, and found him to be a good listener, and excellent doctor. He cares about what I have to say and is very good about suggesting newer treatment options for my disease.
- Reviewed on 6/30/2025
Dr. Matiello is the best! I am so blessed to have such a caring Doctor ! I feel so good when I have a visit even my world has been upside down. Dr. Matiello cares for not only me but my inner and outer self and my family. He is a credit to the Medical Field! I wish all Doctor's were like Dr. Matiello!
- Reviewed on 6/30/2025
Dr. Matiello is an excellent neurologist. I enjoy our visits because he is thoughtful, thorough and gives me his assessment of my current functioning. He also gives good recommendations.
- Reviewed on 6/28/2025
He is very compassionate and listens to your issues.
- Reviewed on 6/28/2025
Dr. Matiello is top shelf in neurology/MS.
- Reviewed on 6/15/2025
Perfect.
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
Dr. Marcelo is kind, caring, but more importantly, he is highly intelligent and well-trained, period. He is exceptionally smart and you do leave with the feeling that he has things under control and that he is there to support you and to fight for you and to help you to live your best life.
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
He seemed extremely knowledgeable of my situation, made me feel very comfortable, and explained things very well. Very easy doctor to talk to.
- Reviewed on 5/25/2025
Dr Matiello is one of the best providers I have ever worked with. He is warm and engaged, knowledgeable and very helpful. An exemplary doctor.
- Reviewed on 5/22/2025
I thought this was one of the best appointments to see a doctor in several years. He was very courteous, very thorough, and I found him to be an exceptional doctor. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
Dr. Matiello is always caring and thorough. He is patient with my questions and helpful with his answers.
- Reviewed on 5/19/2025
This doctor of mine is one of my best doctors. He's extremely talented. He's extremely compassionate, extremely knowledgeable, extremely friendly, extremely respectful, extremely kind. Thank you. It's an honor to be cared for by this doctor.
- Reviewed on 5/18/2025
Superb! Compassionate! Thorough!
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
Dr Martiello is the best doctor! I am very lucky to have found him. He has made it easier for me to deal with my disease and always listens and is concerned about my feelings.
- Reviewed on 4/24/2025
Dr Matiello takes time to explain options of care and actively listens to my concerns. I never feel rushed.
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
This Doctor was so kind, thorough and receptive! He offered me his full attention in a way, rarely experieced with such a credentialed Specialist as he, and explained in such detail what my medical issues were and what treatment plan was to be put in place, that I left feeling fully informed, encouraged and confident that I was in caring expert hands. Without exaggeration, he is a gifted and extraordinary neurologist whom also appears to be a very kind human being!
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr. Matiello is a wonderful doctor.
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
Always excellent
- Reviewed on 4/16/2025
Dr. Matiello is the best doctor of my personal experience: compassionate, comprehensive, insightful and resourceful. For a chronic disease patient like me, he is a lifeline to sanity. To lose him would be very hard indeed!
- Reviewed on 4/8/2025
Always attentive to what I have to say...very personable...knows my health history well
- Reviewed on 3/29/2025
Perfect balance of skill and bedside manner