Dr. Francis W. Drislane, MD | Boston, MA | Neurology

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Dr. Francis Drislane is a neurologist with extensive expertise in epilepsy care and other neurological conditions. He earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and has practiced medicine for over four decades. Dr. Drislane speaks English and brings comprehensive knowledge to his specialty practice.

Dr. Drislane is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and practices in Boston, Massachusetts. He specializes in treating epilepsy and various types of seizures, including generalized and tonic seizures. His practice includes performing electroencephalograms to diagnose brain activity disorders and incorporating physical therapy and strength training into patient care plans. Patients have given Dr. Drislane an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

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3.7

15 Ratings
46 years of experience
speaks English
Yale University School Of Medicine
6 written reviews
3 specialties
11 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
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People who are so detached should not become doctors. I rarely have such strong negative reactions to a doctor as had to Dr Drislane. The visit was totally useless and the doctor appeared very avoidant. Giving him 2 stars for being calm and polite.

October 14th, 2021

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Dr. Drislane has been my neurologist for 26 years and he is fabulous. When I was referred to him the first question he asked me was "How far are you willing to go to get rid of your seizures?" I replied as far as I need to." With that response he and his team successfully did what I thought for decades was impossible and made it possible. My severely uncontrolled Complex Partial Seizures were finally controlled and it's been over 25 years and I only had 2 seizures, got my driver's license, took all those amusement park rides I was never able to take in my youth, travel, and have a long-term stable career. I highly recommend Dr. Drislane to everybody who is experiencing Epilepsy and wants a doctor who will go the extra miles to help you control your seizures, and experience the best life you never dreamed possible.

March 3rd, 2020

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Dismissed my problems to a psychiatrist and seemed to give them little thought. If you have a strange issue don't expect any help from this condescending and arrogant man. Be thankful I don't have a neurological condition he says, while I have nerve pain in various different places. Thank for that thorough investigation doc!

July 29th, 2019

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Doctor dismissed patients symptoms and had no bedside manners. The worst is that the visit seem rushed and his attitude seem like he didnt care.

June 20th, 2019

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Dr. Drislane is incredible. He has a great bedside manner, although he can be humorously sarcastic. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to get the right diagnosis. I was very fortunate to get a referral to him and to have him as an attending. I can not recommend him highly enough.

March 3rd, 2017

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Condescending and rude.

February 1st, 2013

Comprehensive Epilepsy Clinic Of Bidmc

330 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

Tel: (617) 632-8930

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

BIDMC Department of Neurology

330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 8Boston, MA 02215


Dr. Francis Walsh Drislane, MD	Dr. James S Robison, MD	Dr. Tilottoma Mukherjee, MD	Dr. Jeffrey R Goldbarg, MD
Neurology	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
	Accepts New Patients
3.7 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.2 (60 Ratings)	5 (4 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience		20 Years of Experience	52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Russian, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Boston , MA	Norwood , MA	Boston , MA	Framingham , MA
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine		Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences	Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine
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Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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Which hospitals is Dr. Francis Drislane affiliated with?: Dr. Francis Drislane is affiliated with BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER.

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