Craig Blackstone has been Chief of the Movement Disorders Division at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School since 2020. He received his BS and MS degrees from the University of Chicago as well as MD and PhD degrees from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. After a neurology residency in the Harvard-Longwood Neurology Program, Dr. Blackstone pursued clinical fellowship training in movement disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital and postdoctoral research training in neurobiology with Dr. Morgan Sheng at Harvard Medical School and HHMI. In 2001, Dr. Blackstone joined the National Institutes of Health, rising to Senior Investigator and Cell Biology Section Chief within the NINDS Neurogenetics Branch, where his group investigated the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying inherited movement disorders. He was also long-time Director of the NIH MD-PhD Partnership Training Program. He is an elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation and an elected Fellow and past Vice President of the American Neurological Association.
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Great experience with a brilliant doctor with experience in a very rare condition.
Excellent all Around. I did not have to wait long the appointment and Dr. Blackstone took plenty of time to go over my condition and explain his observations.
Dr Blackstone was not only professional but really took the time to answer all of my questions. I had family members with me and we all left feeling so happy with our experience. He is an excellent doctor who really knows how to explain things in a way you can understand.
Excellent physician, knowledgeable, patient, kind.
Dr. Blackstone was extremely knowledgeable and patient and thorough, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
I feel at ease with Dr. Blackstone, he does not talk above my head! I often ask him about new treatments and scientific news about my condition, he is always eager to explain it and let me know about the latest. He is interested in my life style and how that contributes to my overall health. Also, sometimes we talk about my job and how I am ... Read More
Caring and an expert in his field .
Dr. Blackstone was an excellent neurologist to speak with. He is knowledgeable and very easy to understand. He explained everything about Parkinson's disease to me and I appreciated his straightforward conversation. I am very pleased to have Dr. Blackstone as my neurologist.
Very efficient and attentive
Dr. Blackstone was extremely thorough, and caring, and comprehensive, and I felt that the best care, and support continuing in his care. I can't say enough good things about him and his care. Thank you so much.