Dr. Ellen Buckhingham Penney, MD

Dr. Ellen Penney is a neurologist and internal medicine physician with 15 years of experience treating complex neurological conditions. She earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed her residency at St. Luke's Hospital. Her dual specialty training allows her to provide comprehensive care for patients with neurological disorders while addressing their overall health needs.

Dr. Penney practices at Massachusetts General Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital, and Mass General Hospital For Children in Boston, Massachusetts. She specializes in treating movement disorders such as early-onset isolated dystonia and Huntington disease, as well as managing medication-related movement symptoms. Her treatment approach includes speech therapy to help patients improve communication, botulinum injections for muscle control, and bedside swallow evaluations to ensure safe eating and drinking.