About Bruce Kastin, MD

Dr. Bruce R. Kastin is the Chief of the Division of Comprehensive Neurology at MGH.

Dr. Kastin joined the MGH department of Neurology with more than 20 years of experience caring for those confronting a broad spectrum of neurologic disease and disability. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Boston University's six year BA/MD program and completed his Neurology training at The New York Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.  

Dr. Kastin has a special interest in the neurologic issues of adults diagnosed with ASD, Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities.

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Locations

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

Mass General Neurology: Comprehensive Neurology Division
55 Fruit St.
Wang Ambulatory Care Center
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-8639

Medical Education

  • MD, Boston University
  • Residency, New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell

American Board Certifications

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.


Publications

  • Fragile X chromosome frequency is consistent temporally and within replicate cultures.
    Jenkins EC, Kastin BR, Krawczun MS, Lele KP, Silverman WP, Brown WT.
    Am J Med Genet. 1986 Jan-Feb;23(1-2):475-81.
    PMID: 3953660 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.7out of 5(279 Ratings, 101 Comments)

April 2025

Dr Kastin is very thorough, very attentive, asks questions, and shares information.


March 2025

Dr. kastin has always been extremely helpful and attentive to my needs. I feel fortunate to be followed by him.


March 2025

I found Dr. Kastin to be a very kind individual, and attentive to what I had to say. [redacted]


March 2025

Hi, this is [redacted] Dr. Kastin has always been such a good provider. He listens to everything I say and he's always been so helpful to me. I'm just so happy that I'm a patient of his. And Mass General is lucky to have him. Thank you.


March 2025

Excellent sevice from this care provider


March 2025

This doctor was extremely thorough and very compassionate and I appreciated his insights into my medical condition. He told me things that I didn't otherwise know. That's very important to me.


March 2025

The doctor listened as well as providing information about what was going on and what might come next. He was also reassuring.


March 2025

Dr. Kastin was well aware of my medical concerns, empathic, easy to talk with and gave me information which was easy to understand.


March 2025

He listened to me. Made me laugh (has a great sense of humor. Offered practical advice.


February 2025

Dr. Kastin was very thorough and showed genuine concern about my well being. I did not feel rushed and he even followed up to discuss test results. Dr. Kastin also contacted my pcp so I could be seen earlier to address some concerns. He is professional and knowledgeable and I am grateful to have him as a care provider.

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