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Maria K Houtchens

Maria K Houtchens, MD

Neurology

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • Russian
  • English

Gender

Female

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Neuroimmunology and Neuroinfectious Diseases Clinic
    • 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 3100, Waltham, MA 02451
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  2. Brigham and Women's Neurology Immunology Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology, 2005
  • Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurology, 2003
  • Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2000
  • Medical Education: University of Utah School of Medicine, 1999

Board Certifications

  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2005

Insurance

Search plans
  • 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
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

52 ratings, 20 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    I feel very fortunate to have Maria Houtchen's as my doctor. It is my understanding that she is one of the best MS doctors in the country. I feel that when I have an opportunity to speak with her I'm hearing diagnosis and results from the best.

  • Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    She takes the time and sit with you to go over everything snd also pays attention to other issues that are going on and iffered a great explanation

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    Dr. HOUTCHENS is very thorough and respects my opinion on the care that I would like to pursue and she knows my history and is very personable and pays close attention to the changes in my health.

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    Hi, Dr. HOUTCHENS and [redacted] are very thorough and very concerned about my health and have pointed out that I have osteoporosis when other doctors haven't. [redacted] So, yeah, she's wonderful. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    She is exceptional in many ways!!!

  • Reviewed on 3/9/2026

    The experience was fine. It's hard over the phone.

  • Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    Dr Houtchens is caring for and thorough She does not rush She explains everything

  • Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    I wish every provider offered the bedside manner Dr. Houtchens. She's thoughtful and caring but also clear in her knowledge and guidance around what is best for my care. She acknowledges wins and identifies where we can continue to work together for improvement. I'm grateful that she continues to guide new practitioners to learn from the best.

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    I also saw her resident/fellow and I just wanted to say she was terrific.

  • Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Excellent. I think the ist person helping Dr HOUTCHENS was another Dr not a nurse

  • Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    On point no problems [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    I am very happy. I transferred back to Dr. Houtchens after two years with another MS specialist. My secondary progressive MS is starting to progress a little and although nothing was being done at the other practice, on my first visit back to Dr. Houtchens, she immediately ordered 3 referrals to attempt to improve my condition!

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Houtchens always is respectful, provides excellent care, and is available when I need her.

  • Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    Excellent experience.

  • Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Dr. Houtchens is always knowledgeable in providing answers to all my questions. She offers recommendations to help my condition. I feel known when I go there.

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    I love Dr Houtchens!

  • Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    Dr houtchens is very good snd g as les her time yo listen

  • Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Dr Houtchens is knowledgeable, caring and explains everything and gives time for one to ask questions I never feel rushed

  • Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    I am very happy with the camera. We received at mass general. I only wish I could find us. There's a pcp there because I hate the pcpr I currently have and he's too far away, I would love to have someone in cambridge because this is where I live

  • Reviewed on 5/11/2025

    If it wasn't for Dr. Houtchens, I would not be as healthy as I am. I don't even think I would be alive. When I was diagnosed with MS, I was devastated. And if it wasn't for Maria, I would not have been able to find hope, period. I keep telling all my friends, she is the best MS doctor in the world, period.