About Tanuja Chitnis, MD

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Dr. Chitnis is the Director of the Mass General Brigham Pediatric MS Center at the Mass General Hospital for Children. She also sees adult patients with MS at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. She completed her medical training at the University of Toronto Medical School, her Neurology residency in Philadelphia, and a fellowship in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Dr. Chitnis has had a longstanding interest in Pediatric MS. She is the Chair of the International Pediatric MS Workgroup, and has written many publications and reviews related to multiple sclerosis. She is actively involved in several research projects to help to better understand and treat MS in children.

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Locations

Mass General 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 Toronto
  • Residency, Allegheny University Hospitals
  • Fellowship, Brigham and Women's Hospital

American Board Certifications

  • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

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Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.9out of 5(32 Ratings, 10 Comments)

October 2024

She is the best!


October 2024

We definitely had to wait a little while for our telehealth appointment, but I know how busy she is. And because we're not in emergency, I understand that probably other people have emergencies, so we were certainly understanding of that. And she takes a tremendous amount of time with us, and we have the utmost respect for Dr. Chitnis and her ... Read More


August 2024

Dr Chitnis and her Fellows always take time to listen and come together with a plan of action that makes me confident and well taken care of. I am always amazed at the level of care and respect I receive!


August 2024

She showed concern and was very helpful.


June 2024

I had such a wonderful, seamless experience when I recently saw Dr. Chitnis. I hardly waited at all. There was an intern who was with me who was fantastic, who I was seen immediately. She was great. I had the most thorough neurological exam I've had ever. And then Dr. Chitnis came in, who was fantastic, knew exactly who I was and what's been going ... Read More


June 2024

Dr Chitnis is a great doctor. I am so lucky that she is mine.


May 2024

Tanuja Chinnis has been my neurologist since I got MS when I was 40. I've had her for over 20 years. I trust her with my life. She's a very good doctor. Thank you.


April 2024

Dr. Chitnis ALWAYS gives me her utmost attention when she sees me, and makes sure that ALL of my questions are answered. I'm fortunate to have her as my provider.


February 2024

Dr.Chitnis is a brilliant diagnostician and physician. Dr. Chitnis is an active listener with a very professional, calm and kind demeanor who answers all of my questions in a way that I can clearly understand. Dr. Chitnis makes me feel valued as a patient. Also, if I have questions or concerns at any time before my next appointment, Dr. Chitnis ... Read More


February 2024

Dr. Chitnis is the best. Listened and answered all my questions and concerns

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