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.
He listens to my concerns
I had written the wrong time on my calendar and was an hour late. I sent a message on the app saying that it was my mistake but I was going to go in in case they could meet with me. A couple minutes later his fellow entered the virtual room. Everything was fantastic. They were very accommodating and wonderful.
I was 15 minutes late and dr Klawiter was still able to see me and spend enough time with me.
The best!
I find Dr. Klawiter to be very thorough. He takes plenty of time to ask questions, hear out my answers, discuss them with me. He also answers questions that my husband might have. I'm very courteous in allowing my husband to come and participate in our yearly evaluations. Very thorough in explaining the patches in my brain and spinal column, how ... Read More
Always a great experience
The most attentive, caring provider sincerely attempting to provide an honest evaluation of a less than straightforward patient. Respectful, answering many questions in a way I could understand with patience and honesty. Left with a clear understanding of what the likely diagnosis was, further testing needed and probable next step. Greatly ... Read More
No complaints about experience or provider. Listened carefully and offered suggestions
Thank you
I can't recommend Dr Klawiter and his team highly enough. From the start, they were incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. They took the time to explain every step of the process, ensuring I felt informed and confident. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, they successfully diagnosed my medical condition and provided ... Read More