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Dr. Peter Novak, MD, PhD

Neurologist | Neurology

5/5(15)
1153 Centre St Suite 4I Boston MA, 02130
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5/5

About

Dr. Peter Novak is a distinguished Neurologist in Boston, MA. Dr. Novak specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Novak employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Novak is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.

Education and Training

Komensky University School of Medicine Medical Degree 1986

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Provider Details

Male English

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology  
  • American Autonomic Society  
  • Autonomic Board of United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties  

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology, the American Autonomic Society, and the Autonomic Board of United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties

Dr. Peter Novak, MD, PhD's Practice location

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

1153 Centre St Suite 4I -
Boston, MA 02130
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Dr. Peter Novak, MD, PhD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Neurologist Dr. Peter Novak, who serves patients in Boston, Massachusetts.

A highly trained neurologist, Dr. Novak is the Chief of the Division of Autonomic Neurology and Director of the Autonomic Laboratory at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He has special interests in autoimmune, small fiber and autonomic neuropathies, autoimmune, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and multiple system atrophy.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a world-class academic medical center based in Boston, Massachusetts. The Brigham serves patients from New England, across the United States and from 120 countries around the world. A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital has a legacy of clinical excellence that continues to grow year after year.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Novak graduated with his medical degree from the Komensky University School of Medicine in Slovakia in 1986. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his residency in neurology at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He also completed postdoctoral studies focusing on cardiovascular and autonomic research at Charles University (Prague), University of Montreal, McGill University (Montreal) and Mayo Clinic.

An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.

Continuously advancing his efforts, he is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Autonomic Society, and the Autonomic Board of United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties.

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

Speaking several languages, Dr. Novak is fluent in English, Czech, and Slovak.

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