Dr. Kenneth C. Sassower, MD | Boston, MA | Neurologist

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Dr. Kenneth Sassower has practiced neurology for 44 years and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, and Mass General Hospital for Children. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center and sees patients in Boston, Massachusetts. He speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Sassower 4.7 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

4.7

20 Ratings
44 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Mount Sinai Medical Center
6 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
4 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Sassower's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

20 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Thank you to Dr. Sassower, an amazing person and an amazing physician. My family owes so much to him! he is a bright light.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 13th, 2019

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Dr Kenneth Sassower is my Amazing Grace ??. My diagnosis is Narcolepsy w/ Cataplexy by Dr Sassower. I struggled for 50 years with Top Specialist in an effort to resolve and find a diagnosis. 2018 is my most Amazing year when I met Dr Sassower. A REMARKABLE and BRILLIANT NEUROLOGIST !!! My first appointment Dr Sassower knew my diagnosis even before the Sleep Lab Test. He is my AMAZING GRACE. Am living an awesome life now and cheerfully catching up with all I missed. HALLLEUYA I love my new life ?? Thankyou with all of my heart Dr Sassower My AMAZING GRACE.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 30th, 2018

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Dr. Sassower is both competent and caring - an unusual combination in doctors nowadays. He is truly concerned about his patients and in my experience, spends as much time as the patient needs in an appointment instead of cutting you off. He returns phone calls made outside of appointments and will adjust or change medications, if needed, without making you come in for an appointment to do so. He is the most empathetic neurologist I have ever had. Highly recommended.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 12th, 2015

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I believe Dr Sassower as a competent Neurologist. He has saved my life due to his diagnostic ability and accurate treatment. I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy with other doctors and the accurate diagnosis is Central Sleep Apnea. By the way, only one percent of all Apnea patients have Central Sleep Apnea. If Dr Sassower did not proberly treat my disorder I would have had heart diases. He has been treating me for over 20 years as well. My son he has been teating for 5 years.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 30th, 2012

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VERY thorough knowledge of his field. Very caring. Dr. Sassower has helped me with a problem that I suffered from for years. Don't know what I would have done without him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 12th, 2011

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This doctor is a top-flight neurologist. he's a gentleman, a wonderful conversationalist,likes reubens and John Wayne. A very careing guy.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 18th, 2011

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 726-2000

Brigham And Womens Hospital

75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115

Tel: (617) 732-5500

Massgeneral Hospital For Children

55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 726-2000


Dr. Kenneth Clayton Sassower, MD	Linda J Ordway	Carole C Atkinson	Dr. Peter Martin Thomashow, MD
Neurology	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner	Psychiatry
			Accepts New Patients
4.7 (20 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
44 Years of Experience			44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Portuguese, Spanish	Speaks English, German
Boston , MA	Boston , MA	Boston , MA	Randolph , VT
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina			Med School: New York University School Of Medicine
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Neurology

Electromyography
Epilepsy
Headache
Migraine Disorder
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Sleep Disorders
Stroke

Dr. Kenneth Clayton Sassower holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

Position	State	Year	Status
Medical Doctor	Massachusetts	2027	Active

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Sassower's NPI number is 1619968179.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Kenneth Sassower affiliated with?: Dr. Kenneth Sassower is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham And Womens Hospital, Brigham And Womens Faulkner Hospital, and Mass General Hospital For Children.
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