Richard Lewis, MD
Richard Lewis, MD
Joseph B. Nadol, Jr., MD, Chair in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School Associate Professor of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Neurology
About Richard Lewis, MD
Dr. Richard Lewis is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in vestibular and balance disorders as well as otoneurology.
Considered one of the world’s authorities in otoneurology, Dr. Lewis has been an invited speaker at national and international meetings and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in the field. He is the editor of Vestibular Function in Health and Disease, is the associate editor for the Journal for Research in Otolaryngology, is on the editorial board of Otology & Neurotology and The Journal of Neurophysiology, and is an ad hoc reviewer for several other specialty journals. He serves as the Director of the Vestibular section of the Speech and Hearing Bioscience and Technology Program at Mass. Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Lewis’ research focuses on vestibular physiology and pathophysiology, specifically the processing of vestibular information by the brain, vestibular prosthesis, vestibular migraine, and vestibular compensation. His clinical work focuses on patients with vestibular disorders and clinical vestibular testing.
Departments, Centers, & Programs:
Clinical Interests:
- Balance disorders
- Vestibular and oculomotor systems
Treats:
- Adult & Pediatrics
Locations
Mass Eye and Ear
243 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-523-7900
Medical Education
- MD, Yale University School of Medicine
- Residency, Johns Hopkins Hospital***
- Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Hospital***
American Board Certifications
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Extremely knowledgeable, listens well, patient and works with his patients in a very respectful and thoughtful manner. Dr Lewis is terrific.
He was great.
Dr. Lewis is the best Dr. I've ever had. I feel like I hit the lottery finding him.
I have been lucky to have Dr. Lewis as my care provider since the onset of my Vestibular Bilateral Disfunction. I know from his knowledge that my imbalance is a " we don't know why" case, as I never had ear infections. I'm glad Dr. Lewis is still in practice and set my appointment for next year.
I had a great experience. Everyone was very professional and experienced. I have to say in particular, [redacted] was phenomenal. He took so much time, and he was very patient, and explaining the different tasks, and that machine that's very claustrophobic. He coaxed me into it very successfully. I really think he went way above and beyond. He was ... Read More
I was very pleased with the care that I was given. The technician explained what she would be doing before she got started and I felt comfortable with this technician.
He explained everything in a way I could understand He was outstanding
Excellent provide, wish there were more of him, very tough to get an initial appt.
Dr Lewis cares a lot
[redacted] I have only gratitude for Dr. Lewis, as he performed what he described easy test. Low & behold my light headedness is greatly relieved. I am extremely grateful to him for this!