About Steve Greenberg, MD, PhD
Dr. Greenberg, Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, holds the John J. Conway Endowed Chair in Neurology, directs the Hemorrhagic Stroke Research Program, and is Vice-Chair for Faculty Development and Promotions at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Initiated in 1994, the Hemorrhagic Stroke Research Program has become internationally recognized as a leading authority on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of cerebral amyloid angiopathy. Dr. Greenberg has authored over 280 research articles and 80 chapters, reviews, and editorials in the areas of hemorrhagic stroke and small vessel brain disease. He has served in many national and international leadership roles in the fields of stroke and neurology including principle investigator for the NINDS MarkVCID biomarkers consortium coordinating center, President of the International CAA Association, chair of the NIH Acute Neurologic Injury and Epilepsy study section, co-chair of the NINDS Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias Summit subcommittee on vascular cognitive impairment, and chair of the American Heart Association International Stroke Conference.
Dr. Greenberg received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Harvard University and MD and PhD degrees from Columbia University under the graduate research training of Dr. James Schwartz. He performed internship at Pennsylvania Hospital, neurology residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, and post-doctoral fellowship at the Brigham and Women's Hospital Center for Neurologic Diseases before joining the Massachusetts General Hospital faculty.
Clinical Interests:
- Cerebral hemorrhage
- Dementia
- Stroke
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass General Vascular Center: Stroke Service
55 Fruit St.
Wang Ambulatory Care Center
7th Floor, Suite 720
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-8459
Medical Education
- MD, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
- Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship, Brigham and Women's Hospital
American Board Certifications
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
- Vascular Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & 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 CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- 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.
Research
Dr. Greenberg has authored over 140 research articles and 60 chapters, reviews, and editorials in the areas of hemorrhagic stroke and small vessel brain disease, served as principal investigator on multiple national research grants, and in leadership positions at national and international conferences on hemorrhagic stroke and vascular cognitive impairment. He is currently Chair of the American Heart Association International Stroke Conference, Session Co-Chair of the NINDS Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias Workshop, and charter member of the NIH Acute Neural Injury and Epilepsy study section.
Publications
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Linn J, Halpin A, Demaerel P, Ruhland J, Giese AD, Dichgans M, van Buchem MA, Bruckmann H, Greenberg SM. Prevalence of superficial siderosis in patients with cerebral amyloid angiopathy. Neurology 2010;74:1346-1350.
Greenberg SM, Nandigam RNK, Delgado P, Betensky RA, Rosand J, Viswanathan A, Frosch MP, Smith EE. Microbleeds versus macrobleeds: Evidence for distinct entities. Stroke 2009;40:2382-6.
Kimberly WT, Gilson A, Rost NS, Rosand J, Viswanathan A, Smith EE, Greenberg SM. Silent ischemic infarcts are associated with hemorrhage burden in cerebral amyloid angiopathy. Neurology 2009;72:1230-1235.
Holland CM, Smith EE, Csapo I, Gurol ME, Brylka DA, Killiany RJ, Blacker D, Albert MS, Guttmann CRG, Greenberg SM. Spatial distribution of white matter hyperintensities in Alzheimers disease, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, and healthy aging. Stroke 2008;39:1127-1133.
Greenberg SM, Grabowski TJ, Gurol ME, Skehan ME, Nandigam RNK, Becker JA, Garcia-Alloza M, Prada C, Frosch MP, Rosand J, Viswanathan A, Smith EE, Johnson KA. Detection of isolated cerebrovascular ß-amyloid with Pittsburgh compound B. Ann Neurol 2008;64:587-591.
Dr. Steven M. Greenberg is a great doctor. He treated me with great care and explained in detail what I had. This was decisive in changing my life. I had another diagnosis that wasn't supposed to be curable. I was also on many medications with severe reactions, which affected my quality of life. It was very bad and he told me I could now stop ... Read More
Dr. Greenberg was such a pleasure to talk with. He personable, knowledgeable and has an easy way of talking through the issues in a manner that is understandable. I felt comfortable asking questions. I left the appointment feeling confident and cared for by an amazing Doctor. Thank you
Hé was thorough, maintained great eye contact and is a good listener. He is highly respectful. The consult was provided very efficiently and my PCP received his report within 48 hours,
Dr. Greenberg is knowledgeable and professional. He answered our questions compassionately and efficiently.
My experience was superior, and it would help you to know that the face masks all medical personnel are required to wear interfere with communication between hearing impaired patients and providers. We cannot use lip reading. Otherwise, it was a very hospitable experience and I am grateful for it.
Dr. Greenberg eased my concerns regarding my diagnosis.
I was elated with the service and attention given to my condition from beginning to the end of my appointment.
My situation is very difficult to explain and the doctor did a really good job of letting me know exactly what was going on. There's still some things I'm not quite sure about. I just think over time I'll come to understand perhaps more as we continue to talk to each other and the test that we're going to plan to continue to use will help to ... Read More
First class! Fully knowledgeable and helpful! Expert advise delivered in a clear polite professional way.
Dr Greenberg was very polite, good listener and answered all my questions