About Christopher Stephen, MBCHB

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Locations

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

Medical Education

  • MBCHB, University of Aberdeen, School of Medicine
  • Residency, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
  • Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital

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Research

I am a neurologist clinician-scientist with a special interest in movement disorders, particularly rare neurogenetic movement disorders (dystonia, ataxias and their overlap), with substantial clinical and research expertise in this field. My current interest is in quantitative measures of motor physiology as potential novel motor biomarkers and to complement this with biochemical biomarker research. To this end, I was a principal investigator in a study of video oculography and other novel non-motor biomarkers in late-onset GM2 gangliosidosis (LOGG), which and am applying these techniques, as well as other quantitative measures to other conditions. I am a member of the MGH Collaborative Center for X-linked dystonia parkinsonism (XDP) and a lead investigator in an ongoing natural history study (TRACK-XDP). I am also a leading investigator in functional neurological disorders (FND) and a key member of the MGH FND Research Group, with several important personal and collaborative contributions. I am involved in several other research projects in dystonia, as well as in rare movement disorders, including the genetics of musician’s dystonia and the epidemiology of prodromal Parkinson’s disease (PD). Bringing potential treatments to patients, for which there are currently no cures is vital, and to address this, I am an investigator in pivotal clinical drug trials in the spinocerebellar ataxias and LOGG, as well as in rare and idiopathic causes of parkinsonism.

Publications

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

5.0out of 5(53 Ratings, 26 Comments)

February 2025

He is an outstanding clician


December 2024

Dr. Christopher Stephen is an excellent physician and has done a great job of taking care of me for about 10 years now. And all of his staff and all services have been excellent.


December 2024

The provider is excellent, professional, really understanding, has been instrumental in assisting and supporting me in every aspect of my particular neurological challenge.


December 2024

Outstanding physician. Excellent visit, a lot accomplished!


December 2024

He is respectful, spends quality time, and understands my condition.


November 2024

Dr. Stephen was a great listener and had lots of empathy for what I had to say during the course of our discussion. A wonderful doctor. Thank you.


November 2024

Dr. Stephen is always prepared, reviews medications and current conditions and seeks my input. His physical exam is thorough, not rushed and his explanations are readily understood. I never feel rushed or as though I can't ask a question. A really caring and empathetic provider in addition to being a superb neurologist. I would (and have) ... Read More


October 2024

The best.


October 2024

We have been under Dr. Christopher Stephen's care for almost 9 Years. He is an outstanding Physician, quite knowledgable, informative, listens intently on what we have to say, shows compassion and kindness at each visit. We are quite fortunate to be patients of Dr. Stephen.


October 2024

I look forward to my visit at Mass Gen

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