
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Tamil
- Kannada
- Hindi
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Suma Babu
Dr. Babu serves as an Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and is the Co-Director of the Neurological Research Institute at Massachusetts General Brigham.
Suma's research is all centered around improving outcomes for people with ALS and is passionate about therapeutic development for ALS. She has a special interest in early phase clinical trials and gene targeted trials in ALS. Her studies are funded by the NIH, PCORI, Industry or Foundations. Dr. Babu is the PI of Healey ALS MyMatch Program, launched in 2025, which is a series of patient-centric, multi-site, Phase 1b/2a biomarker-driven clinical trials. She leads the neuroimaging research program for ALS at Mass General Hospital and co-chairs the NEALS neuroimaging subcommittee.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Neuromuscular Service
- 165 Cambridge Street, Floor 8, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-3642
- fax: 617-726-2019
- Massachusetts General Neurology Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 8th Floor, Suite 835, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-3914
- fax: 617-724-7290
- Massachusetts General Neurology Clinic
- 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building, Suite 3100, Waltham, MA 02451
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-724-3914
- fax: 617-724-7290
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurodegenerative Disorders, 2017
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neuromuscular Medicine, 2016
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, Neurology, 2015
- Internship: Cleveland Clinic, Child Neurology, 2013
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic, Pediatrics, 2011
- Internship: Cleveland Clinic, General Pediatrics, 2010
- Medical Education: Bangalore Medical College University, 2003
- Internship: Bangalore Medical College University, Rotating IM/Surgery/Pedi/OB/GYN, 2003
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2016
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
- 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
4.8 out of 5
73 ratings, 33 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 4/3/2026
She was very nice, knowledgeable, and caring, and she took time with me to explain things, and she was just very nice.
- Reviewed on 4/2/2026
Dr Babu is the first that made me feel seen. She is truly curious and compassionate.
- Reviewed on 3/29/2026
outstanding so glad I had the appointment with her
- Reviewed on 3/22/2026
I saw [redacted] and Dr. Babu and then they're excellent intelligent, smart and reassuring to my situation. I am so glad to have met them and I feel that I received the proper care treatment and options available for treating ALS.
- Reviewed on 3/18/2026
A order for an MRI at Shields in Framingham hasn't been received yet. I'll follow up on this tomorrow with the doctor.
- Reviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Babu is one of the best providers I've ever had. She has worked extremely hard to diagnose my condition, leaving no stone unturned. She is respectful, kind, knowledgeable and very genuine.
- Reviewed on 2/26/2026
The best.
- Reviewed on 2/25/2026
Excellent, knowledgeable and patient.
- Reviewed on 2/11/2026
The provider was excellent, listened very carefully, and gave us feedback. Very impressed with her.
- Reviewed on 1/28/2026
She was caring, patient and passionate about questions and concerns. She made me comfortable and made sure I understood. Took her time and explained everything. I didn't feel like we were being rushed or pressured to get it done in a hurry.
- Reviewed on 1/21/2026
This care provider is good compared to pcp and other providers [redacted]
- Reviewed on 1/12/2026
Very good
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
Very good.
- Reviewed on 12/7/2025
Astonishing to have access to this top ALS specialist. She and her fellow were superb and I left with less anxiety about my diagnosis and a sense of hope.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
DrBabu is always through and gives ample time for questions that I might have.
- Reviewed on 11/14/2025
Hi, I'm not sure if the first response to this survey was answered correctly. If it was negatively responded to, you can ignore that. Just disregard that first question, but if it was a positive response, you can keep that in there. I just wanted to say Dr. Babu has been amazing. She's really great. She's thorough. She asks questions. She looks over the case very well. She's just very thorough and I find her very great, pleasant, and just gives me a lot of confidence in her ability. So that's it.
- Reviewed on 11/13/2025
Provider was prepared, efficient, knowledgeable and attentive.
- Reviewed on 11/2/2025
Dr Babu and her 'team' of ALS specialists are an incredible group of professionals. Their depth of knowledge about ALS issues and expectations is a safety net under my trapeze. They have kept me informed, they respect my need for participation in treatment, referrals, and household safety changes. My visits are surrounded by compassionate smiles and sincere respect. Sharing my experience with them is comforting and creates an environment of mutual support and care.
- Reviewed on 10/19/2025
I feel like I am in good hands and that I will get the best possible care.
- Reviewed on 9/23/2025
She is kind and addressed all my questions.
- Reviewed on 9/5/2025
It was really very good. Doctor, she's really very, very nice. Explained everything to me. And the other doctor was excellent. I had a great time with them. It's very good. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 9/4/2025
One of the best overall doctors I've seennn by in a long time
- Reviewed on 8/31/2025
Dr. Babu is very professional, thorough in her evaluation, & a good communicator. When I left her office there was a clear treatment plan in place.
- Reviewed on 8/24/2025
Outstanding
- Reviewed on 8/13/2025
Dr Babu is a very sympathetic and cares about her patients. I'm glad to have her as a doctor.
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
Dr Babu was compassionate and professional in my care.
- Reviewed on 7/7/2025
Dr Suma Babu is wonderful. She knows what I will need before I do. She listens and explains why her recommendations are important
- Reviewed on 6/28/2025
Very Professional and Courteous.
- Reviewed on 6/18/2025
I was happy with my follow up appointment with Dr. Babu. My nurse [redacted] was also helpful too
- Reviewed on 6/13/2025
The doctor clearly read through my historical record in Patient Gateway and seemed well-prepared for the consultation with me. I am grateful that she got a blood sample in order to try to target why I have been suffering nerve pain and other concerning health issues that are not improving over the past 6 years and which have yet to be identified.
- Reviewed on 6/12/2025
This was my second visit with Dr. Babu. I found her well-spoken and knowledgeable. She listened to my concerns, was knowledgeable about my history, and explained what she thought was going on with me. She also reached out to colleagues to connect me with care she felt I needed. I have been struggling with a number of medical issues that other providers have not been able to adequately address. I am much appreciative of her help.
- Reviewed on 6/11/2025
It was very thorough and she also was testing for everything to make sure she doesn't leave anything left behind.
- Reviewed on 6/6/2025
This was a visit for a second opinion concerning my ALS. I met with Dr. Babu and her team, and all were extremely professional, very courteous, and very knowledgeable on my diagnosis, disease, and prior history. I so appreciated their time, of which was quite lengthy. I will probably continue on with my staff at HSS here in New York, but I thought Mass General did an amazing job. So thank you.