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David E. Thaler, MD, PhD, FAHA Accepting New Patients Virtual Appointments Available

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Programs + Specialties
Training + Education Oxford University; John Radcliffe Hospital, UK; Brigham and Women's Hospital; St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Board Certifications Neurology, Vascular Neurology
NPI # 1962436873
Gender Male
Accepted Insurances View Accepted Insurances at Tufts Medical Center

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Tufts Medical Center
Biewend Building
260 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111
Phone #: 617-636-4948
Fax #: 617-636-8199

2021, "Top Doctor", Boston Magazine
2020, "Top Doctor," Boston Magazine
2018/2019, "Top Doctor," Boston Magazine
2017, "Top Doctor," Boston Magazine
2015, "Top Doctor," Boston Magazine
2012, "Top Doctor," U.S. News & World Report
2010, Outstanding Tufts University School of Medicine Lecturer
2009, Outstanding Tufts University School of Medicine Lecturer
2007, Train to End Stroke Fund Raising Excellence Award (Amer Stroke Assn)
2003, 2007, Boston Consumers’ Checkbook Outstanding Physician
1998, Cobb Assembly Award, Boston, MA
1991, Robb-Smith Prize, Medical Journalism, Oxford University
1991, John Potter Prize, Neurology/neurosurgery, Oxford University
1984-87, Overseas Research Student Award, Oxford University

1. Thaler DE, Kent DM. Rethinking trial strategies for stroke and patent foramen ovale. Curr Opinion Neurol 2010 23: 73-78

2. Thaler DE and DM Kent, Patent foramen ovale and MRI: can imaging the brain tell us about the heart? Eur J Neurol 2009, 16 (10):1071-2. Epub 2009 Jun 15

3. Alsheikh-Ali AA, Thaler DE, Kent DM. Patent Foramen Ovale in Cryptogenic Stroke: Incidental or Pathogenic? A Systematic Review and Bayesian Approach. Stroke 2009; 40: 2349-2355

4. Kent DM and Thaler DE. (2008) Stroke prevention – Insights from incoherence. NEJM 359 (12): 1287-1289

5. Thaler DE, Saver JL. Cryptogenic stroke and patent foramen ovale. Curr Opinion Cardiol 2008; 23: 537-544

American Academy of Neurology
Massachusetts Medical Society
American Stroke Association – Stroke Council
Boston Stroke Society
Fellow, American Heart Association

Boston Magazine Top Doctors 2023

2023 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center

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Boston Magazine 2022 Top Doctors

2022 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center

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Top Doctor 2021

2021 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center

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Top Doctors Boston Magazine 2020

2020 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center

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In the News Graphic

Neurologist discusses second stroke of Patriots player

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In the News Graphic

Can you have a stroke at any age? David Thaler, MD, PhD weighs in on this question and the importance of recognizing a stroke

Learn about strokes and their symptoms
A scientific image of a heart.

Boston Herald: New procedure lowers risk for stroke.

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Boston Magazine 'Top Doctor' Award 2016

Boston magazine honors 2016 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center.

2016 Boston magazine Top Doctors
Michelle Cahill and four members of her family smiling together.

A stroke of luck for PFO patients: New data show closure of small hole in heart more effective than medication.

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David Thaler, Neurologist-in-Chief at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

PFO closure shown to be effective in reducing stroke risk in new study presented by Tufts MC Neurology Chief, David Thaler, MD.

PFO Closure Effective in Reducing Stroke Risk
Boston Magazine 'Top Doctor' Award 2015

Boston magazine honors 2015 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center.

2015 Boston magazine Top Doctors
David Kent, MD is the Director of PACE

PACE Center the Recipient of 2 PCORI Research Grants

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Boston Magazine 'Top Doctor' Award 2017

Boston Magazine honors 2017 “Top Doctors” at Tufts Medical Center.

2017 Boston Magazine Top Doctors
Dr. Clarissa Yang on the cover of 2019 Boston Magazine Top Doctor issue.

2019 “Top Doctors” at Tufts MC and Tufts Medical Center

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Dr. Thaler and Dr. McAlindon are being recognized for Clinical Research

Two Tufts Medical Center research studies recognized in 2018 Clinical Research Forum Top Ten.

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