Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD
Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Boston, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center
300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115Biography
- Dr. Michael Rivkin, MD
At a Glance
- Area of ExpertiseDr. Rivkin specializes in the area of Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. • See board certifications
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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About Me
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I am both a pediatrician and a child neurologist, and my practice specializes in children with cerebrovascular disorders and stroke. I completed residencies in pediatrics and pediatric neurology, followed by a fellowship in neurology at Boston...read morePediatric Neurology
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Boston Children's Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1993Boston Floating Hosp-tufts University|new England Medical Center, Pediatric Neurology|rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital, Pediatrics|rainbow-babies Children's Hospital-
Residency Hospital, 1992New England Medical Center, Pediatric Neurology
Residency Hospital, 1992Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital, Pediatrics
Residency Hospital, 1988Rainbow Babies And Children's Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1985University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1984
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Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
View all awardsNeurosciences Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in stroke care and cranial neurosurgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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