About Florian Eichler, MD

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Locations

Mass General Neurology
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 855-644-6387

Mass General Brigham for Children: Pediatric Neurology
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 6B
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-6400

Medical Education

  • MD, University of Vienna School of Medicine
  • Residency, Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Residency, Vienna General Hospital
  • Fellowship, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

American Board Certifications

  • Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

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Research

My expertise lies in neurogenetics and translational neuroscience. The topic of my research is unraveling the disease mechanisms of monogenetic disorders affecting the nervous system. This allows my lab to explore the relationship of mutant genes to specific biochemical defects and their contribution to neurodegeneration. As director of the leukodystrophy service at MGH I see patients with a variety of neurogenetic disorders and am actively studying abnormal accumulation of lipids such as very long chain fatty acids and desoxysphingoid bases in both my clinic and my laboratory. My clinical research studies have defined disease progression in adrenoleukodystrophy, metachromatic leukodystrophy and Tay Sachs Disease. Recently we were able to show that levels of desoxysphingoid bases in mice and humans with an inherited form of neuropathy contribute to disease and can be lowered by supplementation with L-serine.

Eichler Lab

 

Publications

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.9out of 5(51 Ratings, 19 Comments)

June 2025

Dr Eichler is a world expert in my condition. He knows my specific situation well. He listens carefully and never rushes the appointment. It is a privilege to be under his care.


June 2025

[redacted] Dr. Eichler and Dr. [redacted] and Dr. [redacted] are an amazing team


June 2025

Dr. Eichler were amazing. He got down to [redacted] level. He played with her. He was able to do his tests in a way that were not invasive, that were playful and fun and interactive for her. She absolutely giggled and laughed and he was able to get the understanding and information he needed from her. He was great and he was easily understood and ... Read More


May 2025

We are so grateful to Dr. Eichler and team. Dr. Eichler has provided our son with truly exceptional care-his deep expertise, compassion, and unwavering commitment have made all the difference in our journey. He takes the time to listen, explain, and guide every decision with both heart and precision. We are endlessly grateful to have him in our ... Read More


April 2025

Dr. Eichler diagnosed my son and he is the most incredible Dr.


April 2025

Both Dr. [redacted] and Dr. Eichler were excellent and I think we have a good path forward to determine a diagnosis. They also were very good listeners.


April 2025

Dr. Eichler is the most knowledgeable and professional doctor that I have ever worked with. He is a blessing to our son and our whole family. His open, warm, and giving personality is beyond description.


April 2025

HE TRULY CARED AND I TRUST HIM TO FIND OUT WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME. HE WAS GREAT AND SO WAS HIS NURSE


March 2025

Extreme professionalism


January 2025

Dr eichler is amazing as well as Dr. [redacted]. They are smart, dynamic, compassionate and supportive.

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