


Dr. Phillip L Pearl, MD
Dr. Phillip L Pearl, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Boston, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Winchester Medical Center and Boston Children's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Department of Neurology
300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115Biography
My work in metabolic epilepsies began with a combined intere..."
- Dr. Phillip L Pearl, MD
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Pearl specializes in the areas of Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy, Neurodevelopment Disabilities, Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital

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biography
My clinical expertise is in metabolic causes of childhood epilepsies, a group of rare diseases in great need of understanding and therapies.My work in metabolic epilepsies began with a combined interest in childhood epilepsy and...read more
Pediatric Neurology
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Children's Hospital/beth Israel Hospital/harvard Medical School, Clinical Neurophysiology
Fellowship Hospital, 1990Baylor College Of Medicine, Neurology And Child Neurology
Residency Hospital, 1989Baylor College Of Medicine, Neurology And Child Neurology|baylor College Of Medicine, Pediatrics
Residency Hospital, 1989Baylor College Of Medicine, Pediatrics
Residency Hospital, 1986University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1984
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Novel User-Friendly Application for MRI Segmentation of Brain Resection following Epilepsy Surgery, 2022-04-18
SSADH Deficiency: Review of the Natural History Study, 2021-01-04
Early-Onset Mild Type Leukoencephalopathy Caused by a Homozygous EARS2 Mutation, 2016-02-18
Genetic Forms of Epilepsies and other Paroxysmal Disorders, 2014-09-05
Gene therapy in the putamen for curing AADC deficiency and Parkinson's disease, 2021-08-23
Mapping Functional Connectivity of Epileptogenic Networks through Virtual Implantation, 2022-02-23
Inherited Disorders of GABA Metabolism and Advances in ALDH5A1 Mutation Identification, 2014-12-29
SCN2A-Related Early-Onset Epileptic Encephalopathy Responsive to Phenobarbital, 2016-04-25
GABA TRANSAMINASE DEFICIENCY WITH SURVIVAL INTO ADULTHOOD, 2019-01-15
Systemic Manifestations in Pyridox(am)ine 5'-Phosphate Oxidase Deficiency, 2017-06-03
SLC6A1Mutation and Ketogenic Diet in Epilepsy With Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, 2016-07-28
SCN8Aencephalopathy: Research progress and prospects, 2016-06-08
Source imaging of seizure onset predicts surgical outcome in pediatric epilepsy, 2021-04-28
Disorders of GABA metabolism: SSADH and GABA-transaminase deficiencies, 2014-11-25
Noninvasive Mapping of Ripple Onset Predicts Outcome in Epilepsy Surgery, 2021-03-24
Understanding the Molecular Mechanisms of Succinic Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase Deficiency (SSADHD): Towards the Development of SSADH-Targeted Medicine, 2022-02-26
Management of Infantile Spasms During the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-06-23
Childhood-onset Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia and Its Treatable Mimics, 2021-06-24
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Department of Neurology
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- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
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
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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