Eric Klawiter, MD
About Eric Klawiter, MD
Eric Klawiter, MD, MSc is an Associate Neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School who specializes in multiple sclerosis (MS) and related diseases. He received his medical training at the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota. Following medical school, he completed a medical internship and residency in Neurology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Klawiter received fellowship training in neuroimmunology (multiple sclerosis) at Washington University where he was the recipient of a Clinical Research Training Fellowship from the American Academy of Neurology.
Dr. Klawiter's clinical practice focuses on treatment of multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) where he serves as Director of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromyelitis Optica Unit at MGH. He manages all aspects of MS and NMOSD symptom and disease modifying therapy.
Dr. Klawiter's research interests include multiple sclerosis clinical research and developing new imaging techniques to better understand, diagnose and treat multiple sclerosis. He has written numerous publications relating to evaluating brain connectivity and tissue microstructure in MS with novel MRI and PET techniques. Additionally, he has participated in multiple clinical trials of multiple sclerosis therapeutic agents.
Clinical Interests:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neuromyelitis optica
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass General Neurology
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 855-644-6387
Medical Education
- MD, Sanford School of Medicine @ University of South Dakota
- Residency, Barnes Jewish Hospital
- Fellowship, Washington University
American Board Certifications
- Neurology, American Board of Neurology
Accepted Insurance 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 ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Publications
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1. Tobyne SM, Ochoa WB, Bireley JD, Smith VMJ, Geurts JJG, Schmahmann JD, Klawiter EC. Cognitive impairment and the regional distribution of cerebellar lesion in multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler. 2017. 37:2849-2868.
2. Klawiter EC, Bove R, Elsone L, et al. High Risk of Post-partum Relapses in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder. Neurology. 2017. 89(22):2238-2244.
3. Smith VMJ, Varsanik JS, Walker RA, Russo AW, Patel KR, Gabel W, Phillips GA, Kimmel ZM, Klawiter EC. Movement measurements at home for multiple sclerosis: walking speed measured by a novel ambient measurement system. Mult Scler J Exp Transl Clin. 2018. 4(1):2055217317753465.
4. Patel K, Tobyne S, Boratyn D, Bireley JD, Smith VMJ, Klawiter EC. Structural Disconnection is Responsible for Increased Functional Connectivity in Multiple Sclerosis. Brain Struct Funct. 2018. 223(5):2519-2526.
5. Fox RJ, Coffey CS, Conwit R, Cudkowicz ME, Gleason T, Goodman A, Klawiter EC, et al. on behalf of the NN102/SPRINT-MS Investigators. A phase II trial of ibudilast in progressive multiple sclerosis. N Engl J Med. 2018. 379(9):846-855.
6. Huang SY, Fan Q, Machado NK, Eloyan A, Bireley JD, Russo AW, Tobyne SM, Patel KR, Brewer K, Rapaport SF, Nummenmaa A, Witzel T, Sherman JC, Wald LL, Klawiter EC. Corpus callosum axon diameter relates to cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis. Ann Clin Transl Neurol. 2019. 6(5):882-892.
I like Dr. Klawiter a lot. He is a good doctor, but he's not good with patients. [redacted] I often feel like he, you know, I'm an older patient, so I'm not as interesting to him. I just don't get a feeling of warmth from him at all. But I think he's a very good doctor. So I've got to balance that with his very starchy clinical manner.
Dr. Klawiter was and is always professional, knowledgeable and caring. He also is always very prepared for every examination. In short he is terrific and I am lucky to have him as my doctor.
Dr. Klawiter has been my neurologist for over 12 years and I have always felt that he is extremely knowledgeable and has my best interest in mind. He treats me as if I am a family member. He's very personable and optimistic and makes me feel as if my MS is not the end of the world for me. He's very calm and reassuring which is helpful to me. I'm ... Read More
Dr. Klawiter is always very kind. He listens to my concerns and always answers my questions. I never feel rushed.
Dr. Klawiter is extremely knowledgeable and super respectful and takes the time to answer any questions and make sure you are 100% comfortable with current state and what's next. Period.
Dr. Klawiter is a very nice person and an excellent clinician.
I have been a patient of Dr Klawiter for close to a decade. He has helped me manage my MS through medications and ordering physical therapy when needed. When I see him we discuss alternative medications I might consider as well as future medications when they become available. I have complete confidence and trust in what Dr. Klawiter has to say. I ... Read More
Very Well
There is no one I would trust more with my care than Dr. Klawiter. He exemplifies the knowledge, expertise, and compassionate patient care with clear explanations and directions that typify the ideal physician and inspires confidence in management plans.
I have seen Dr. Klawiter I think for almost 10 years now for my multiple sclerosis and I think he is the best doctor ever. He is very smart. He knows his stuff. He's always right on the money. He gets back to me. [redacted]