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MaleAbout Michael Levy
Dr. Michael Levy, MD, PhD, is the Research Director of the Division of Neuroimmunology & Neuroinfectious Disease. He completed the MD/PhD program at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX) with a focus on neuroscience. Dr. Levy completed his Johns Hopkins internship in the Osler Medicine program, residency in the Johns Hopkins Neurology program and a fellowship in Neuroimmunology at Johns Hopkins University. In 2009, Dr. Levy was appointed to the faculty as Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins where he started the Neuromyelitis Optica Clinic and Research Laboratory and in 2019 he moved to the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School to develop the research program in neuroimmunology.
Clinically, Dr. Levy specializes in taking care of patients with rare neuroimmunological diseases including neuromyelitis optica, transverse myelitis, MOG antibody disease, acute disseminated encephalomyelitis and optic neuritis. In addition to neuroimmunology clinics, Dr. Levy has a special interest in patients with superficial siderosis of the central nervous system. Dr. Levy is the principal investigator on several clinical studies and drug trials for all of these conditions.
Appointed the Research Director of the Division of Neuroimmunology & Neuroinfectious Disease at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Levy is focused on understanding how the immune system and the nervous system interact to cause disease. This includes autoimmune diseases, such as neuromyelitis optica, in which the immune system is aberrantly responding to a harmless trigger, as well as Parkinsons and Alzheimer's disease in which the immune system might be reacting to a trigger in the neural environment. In his lab, they use genetically modified mice to model these neuroimmunological interactions and then develop strategies to re-educate the immune system towards a better outcome.
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Locations
- Massachusetts General Neuroimmunology and Neuro-Infectious Disease Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 7th Floor, Suite 720, Boston, MA 02114
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- phone: 617-726-7565
- fax: 617-724-0412
- Martha's Vineyard Neurology Clinic
- 1 Hospital Road, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
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- phone: 508-957-0189
- fax: 508-696-6810
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital***, Neuroimmunology, 2009
- Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital***, Neurology, 2008
- Internship: Johns Hopkins Hospital***, Internal Medicine, 2005
- Medical Education: Baylor College of Medicine, 2004
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- Tufts Medicare Preferred
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
166 ratings, 87 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 2/8/2026
Extremely professional and caring.
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
I have the utmost respect for Dr Levy and his entire staff. They cover all the bases and make the patient feel heard.
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
I would like to thank the service provider because I received excellent care. Whenever I needed help, I was always very well received. In the hospitals and laboratories, I can only express my gratitude for the entire experience I had, all the care, from the receptionist and nurses to the doctors, to this service provider who was excellent to me.
- Reviewed on 2/4/2026
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- Reviewed on 1/31/2026
Fantastic
- Reviewed on 1/31/2026
Excellent!! Thank you!
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
Dr Levy listened to me, faced me when speaking to me, I felt like a person not a number!
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
Professional experience. Very knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
I appreciate Dr Levy and his fellows and students always. They are always kinds and informative and I am very confident it the care I received from Dr levy and his team.
- Reviewed on 1/25/2026
He was terrific
- Reviewed on 1/23/2026
The provider explained how my medication works with a really easy to understand response. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
Excellent
- Reviewed on 1/16/2026
Dr Levy is a truly caring Dr there is no words he is always there for us
- Reviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Levy has always had the greatest staff available assisting him.
- Reviewed on 1/10/2026
He took his time to listen to my experience, and then provided a detailed explanation of his diagnosis along with other possible diagnoses, followed by a plan for further testing and a recommended medication to try for the condition. He presented his diagnosis with care and compassion, and he left time for my questions.
- Reviewed on 1/4/2026
Dr. Levy was very kind and patient and extremely thorough. He showed me results of scan comparing them side by side so could see the changes. He explained what might be going on ( various causes) and also the tests that he was ordering and why. He made us seem very collaborative.
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
Dr Levy Is The BEEEEEEST????????
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Levy is a very warm and compassionate physician
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
The doctor came out to greet me- unbelievable!
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
I've been of patient of Dr. Levy for over a decade. I used to travel 5 hours to see him at Johns Hopkins and I now drive 5 hours in a different direction to see him at MGH. If I could give 20 stars instead of 10, I surely would. I have said it before and will again - he has saved the quality of my life, without question. I'm very grateful.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Dr Levy is awesome! I like that he asks about my life, and shares about his. It's an excellent, holistic approach to providing care!
- Reviewed on 11/30/2025
Very knowledgeable about condition and the best possible care for it. Very kind and listened to everything we had to say. Compassionate.
- Reviewed on 11/27/2025
He was very attentive to our needs and concerns
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
Dr. Levy reviewed everything prior to our visit. He was calm, thoughtful and an amazing listener. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience. We appreciated him seeing us!
- Reviewed on 11/23/2025
Dr. Levy has improved my quality of life immensely. I am so grateful for how kind and he is, and he is always willing to help.
- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
Dr. Levy is the best dr I ever had. I will follow him where ever hospital he goes to work.
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Levy is the best doctor-incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent, humble, kind, caring, respectful & is an excellent communicator. I wish all doctors were like him.
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Levy was patient and kind in my only visit with him. I look forward to meeting with him again on my newly diagnosed condition.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr. Levy is the foremost expert on Superficial Siderosis. He is an understanding and a wealth of information. Amazing physician!!
- Reviewed on 11/8/2025
Dr. Levy is very thorough and specific when it comes to my appt and my care. He makes sure before we ended my appt that all my questions and concerns were answered. He also explains and breaks down information to where I am able to understand it. Very good provider.
- Reviewed on 11/5/2025
Dr. Levy and is team are so knowledgeable and really care.
- Reviewed on 11/1/2025
Very smart and treats patients with respect.
- Reviewed on 10/28/2025
Dr Michael Levy is a superior, compassionate, understanding and awesome physician!
- Reviewed on 10/26/2025
Dr. Levy is incredible!
- Reviewed on 10/24/2025
best doctor I've ever had when it comes to my condition. I met him in 2013 and he was the one who diagnosed me and it's amazing to find a doctor of that caliber. So thank you, Dr. Levy.
- Reviewed on 10/19/2025
Dr Levy was absolutely great. I know he is a brilliant doctor and yet he explained things on my level, could not have been better. Is a kind and caring doctor. I have been blessed to have the opportunity to have the appointment with him. Thank you dear doctor Levy.
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
It is difficult to put in words how remarkable my experience with Dr. Levy has been during the last five years. I have an autoimmune disorder that has caused a lot of damage to my body. I had the fortune of meeting Dr. Levy and being under his care. He enrolled me in the experimental trial of Ravulizumab for NMOSD patients, which after four years ended with 100% success. During, and after the trial, Dr. Levy has been very attentive and responsive to all my symptoms and questions. I go every eight weeks to MGH for Ultomiris (Ravulizumab) infusions, and I have been free of relapses five years now. All of this had not been possible without Dr. Levy's help.
- Reviewed on 10/5/2025
Excellence
- Reviewed on 10/4/2025
Great doctor!
- Reviewed on 9/26/2025
I had the best experience with Dr. Levy and his staff. Everyone there was very helpful. And I was so impressed and it made me feel at ease. And I really appreciated everybody's time in the way that everything just went like clockwork. It was a very, very great experience. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr Levy is the best doctor I have ever had. He is extremely knowledgeable and listens to my concerns and suggestions about my disease and care for my disease.
- Reviewed on 9/25/2025
Excellent visit
- Reviewed on 9/25/2025
Dr.Levy and his staff were very accommodating, understanding caring also, knowledgeable about my condition. I'm very happy that he now a part of my health care team.
- Reviewed on 9/21/2025
I had a virtual appointment with Dr. Michael Levy. He was prompt and listened to my concerns. He also added more information that I was not thoroughly aware of. Dr. Levy showed me my MRI which was good to see. He explained it perfectly. I have been dealing with my problem for 9 months and I felt he was the first one to listen and take time to explain. I will definitely follow up with Dr. Levy!
- Reviewed on 9/15/2025
I am very grateful to Dr. Levy. He is an inspiring, superb physician
- Reviewed on 9/13/2025
He knew more about the condition than any of my other providers
- Reviewed on 9/12/2025
Dr. Levy is excellent.
- Reviewed on 9/6/2025
Dr. Levy is the best. I am so fortunate to have him as my provider. I'd be lost without him. I also want to let you know that the fellow that he had with him, I don't recall his name, was excellent. Really, really thorough and great. and there was also a student that was in the room listening and learning and I thought how fortunate for that student and for the hospital to be a teaching hospital. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
Provider was pleasant and knowledgeable about my concerns. However he didn't seem to have a thorough grasp of my particular needs.
- Reviewed on 8/26/2025
Dr. Levy is an outstanding physician who is knowledgeable about my disease and the current research on the topic. He offered me excellent advice!
- Reviewed on 8/18/2025
Dr Levy was amazing and new exactly what was wrong with me and made me at ease with my issues
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
Awesome
- Reviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr. Levy is just really a wonderful, wonderful doctor. He's a very kind person. He knows his subject matter so thoroughly and so well and does explain things very carefully. He never seemed rushed or in a hurry. He was just really fantastic and I love him. I really can't say enough good things about him. I appreciate all he's done for me so much. I really feel like he's really helped me a lot. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 8/9/2025
I'm incredibly grateful for the excellent care I've received from my neurologist. From the very first appointment, the doctor took the time to truly listen to my concerns and symptoms, treating me with compassion and respect. Their thorough evaluations, clear explanations, and thoughtful approach made me feel confident and supported throughout the process. I appreciate their professionalism, patience, and dedication to helping me find answers and relief. It's not easy to find a doctor who genuinely cares-I'm lucky to have found one in them.
- Reviewed on 8/2/2025
Dr levy is absolutely amazing , compassionate and smart , he explained the scans in a respectful way . I felt so confused before meeting with him and so understood after .
- Reviewed on 8/1/2025
Dr. Levy is the most respectable and kind doctor I've ever had treat me. He's super informative and knowledgeable and took the time to answer any of my questions or concerns. I would recommend him to anyone dealing with my issues.
- Reviewed on 7/24/2025
Excellent visit.
- Reviewed on 7/24/2025
The team is always available for any questions or concerns that I have. They are truly a very caring team.
- Reviewed on 7/24/2025
We love Dr. Levy. He's a great doctor. Very knowledgeable of the disease. We come from Pennsylvania just to see him. He takes him time and answers all your questions
- Reviewed on 7/20/2025
Dr. Levy is an outstanding doctor and gave us concrete, nuanced and helpful information regarding our case. This will help us to go forward.
- Reviewed on 7/19/2025
Dr. Levy is a truly exceptional neurologist; warm, intelligent, and incredibly professional. He took the time to carefully explain my MRI results, reassuring me in a way that felt both honest and comforting. I appreciated how clearly he communicated that the small dots seen were not a cause for concern and how common they are. I also truly appreciate the fact that he ordered a scan of my spine to help find out what's really causing the numbness. He made me feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way. I'm grateful to have him as part of my care team.
- Reviewed on 7/18/2025
We traveled from New Jersey for this appointment. It was well worth the trip. We were given as much time as necessary to have all of our questions answered, as well as all of our concerns discussed thoroughly. We are positive that we made the best choice in finding the right specialist for the condition we are treating. Dr. Levy is an expert on MOGAD. He and his team have given us the answers and treatment plan we have been seeking.
- Reviewed on 7/13/2025
I felt heard and listened to. From when Dr Levy came out to the waiting room, greeted me by name, shook my hand and introduced himself, I was put at ease and felt that he cared. He explained my condition using my images, and answered all the questions I had. He explained next steps and I felt that he and his staff would take care of details - so unlike my previous experiences!
- Reviewed on 7/12/2025
There is a chance I have a very serious and rare illness. Dr. Levy made it easy for me to contact him and make a prompt appointment to get his opinion and plan to determine my diagnosis. He is a unique combination of incredibly knowledgable in his field and very easy to talk to and understand.
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
Very easy to speak with and very knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr Levy was compassionate, empathetic, and extremely knowledgeable about my husband's condition. He never made us feel rushed and listened attentively to everything we said.
- Reviewed on 6/22/2025
Dr. Levy was very patient and knowledgeable. He treated me with kindness and respect. I felt more knowledgeable about my condition after my visit with Dr. Levy.
- Reviewed on 6/22/2025
He is exceptional - he personally greeted me and the patients before me in the waiting room. Given his background and expertise, and demands on his time, his calm demeanor and unhurried approach to the time he spent with me, had me very comfortable talking with him and asking questions. His use of AI was terrific. He was solely focused on me and what I was saying. He was incredibly informative and invited me to reach back reach out to him. I could not have asked for more.
- Reviewed on 6/15/2025
Dr. Levy is an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate physician
- Reviewed on 6/7/2025
Dr. Michael Levy is so kind and caring. He explained everything clearly and completely. I find him to be one of the most caring doctors we have ever encountered. He also seems extremely knowledgeable in his specialties. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs his service.
- Reviewed on 6/7/2025
It was a good visit with all my questions answered and a game plan going forward.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
After being misdiagnosed by three other neurologists, this is why I drive six and a half hours to come and see Dr. Michael Levy. It took me seven hours to get home and it was worth every second. He makes me feel very assured that I'm in the best hands possible to treat my condition.
- Reviewed on 6/4/2025
I had a very good experience!
- Reviewed on 5/29/2025
Hi, this is [redacted] and Dr. Levy has been one of the best neurologists I've seen. Thus far I've been seeing specialists for the last three years and he has been the most thorough doctor and he listens to everything, he remembers everything about me every time I see him and he literally is one of the top doctors I've ever seen and I'm from [redacted] and I see a lot. So I just wanted to notate that. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 5/25/2025
Dr. Levy is a great doctor and he really cares about his patients and does everything that he can to try and help you.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2025
I traveled from Pennsylvania to see this provider because he was basically the only doctor on the east coast that could help with my condition. I was treated very well and he was very knowledgeable. He and his team scheduled me for an MRI that day so that he could tell me results before I had to leave to return. I am very grateful.
- Reviewed on 5/9/2025
He is always good at replying to my emails
- Reviewed on 5/7/2025
It was nice to meet the man behind the literature I'd been reading. Dr Levy is very knowledgeable about MOG and getting his straightforward answers and explanations was very refreshing.
- Reviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Levy is an excellent doctor who very clearly explained my health situation to me. He listened carefully to my questions and answered them thoroughly. As an international patient I am so very grateful to meet with him and benefit from his expertise in my health area.
- Reviewed on 5/1/2025
Excellent provider
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
No better care can be found when you see the person leading in the research for your condition. He is a gem and I feel most fortunate to have him in my healthcare corner!
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
Very good experience and knowledge
- Reviewed on 4/23/2025
We're extremely fortunate to be getting care and attention from this team of doctors.
- Reviewed on 4/22/2025
He was exceptionally well informed,courteous, helpful, kind, and pleasant.
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
Personable, comfortable, and helpful.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Dr. Michael Levy is an expert neurologist who in my opinion is the best physician to see for NMOSD. Dr Levy's knowledge , expertise along with the research he does for NMOSD made me feel confident seeing him for my NMOSD. Dr Levy is a very caring , humble and in my opinion the best neurologist. Thank you Dr Levy .
- Reviewed on 4/10/2025
In my estimation, Dr Michael Levy is one of the best neurologists in the country!