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L. Dana DeWitt
( out of 57 reviews )

L. Dana DeWitt, MD

Languages spoken: English

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  • L. Dana DeWitt, MD is Medical Director for the Inpatient Neurology Service at University Hospital. She is also a member of the Brain Attack Team and interprets transcranial Doppler. She has had the honor of receiving awards as Best of Boston Magazine’s Top Docs for Women, Consumers’ Checkbook Top Docs, and Best Doctors in America 2005-2008.

    Board Certification

    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

    Patient Rating

    4.8 /5
    ( out of 57 reviews )

    The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers.

    The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

    Patient Comments

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    Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

    August 09, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Dewitt is an excellent doctor. I would recommend her to anyone.

    August 07, 2023
    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    She talk to my daughter, mostly but What I hear was excellent

    July 21, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    not getting any answers about future. how to proceed. everything takes so long.

    May 14, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Thoroughly listened and made sure that my case was correctly dealt with. Clarified when not understanding why. Enjoy working with her.

    May 08, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Trusting, and knows my history.

    April 14, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    I had a very pleasant, positive and productive experience during my appointment. I have the greatest respect for her. She knows my recent past medical history. I can confide in her for my future treatments.

    March 30, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    She always has been professional, supportive and positive, making us feel that I mattered to her, as a physician, making me want to do what I could to improve and maintain my health. Without any pretensions, she is very educated and up to date in neurology. She draws on that knowledge to assess her patient's condition and prognosis. She listens to her patients.

    March 27, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Dewitt is very kind, caring and knowledgeable.

    February 25, 2023
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    He was very nice and explain things

  • L. Dana DeWitt, MD is Medical Director for the Inpatient Neurology Service at University Hospital. She is also a member of the Brain Attack Team and interprets transcranial Doppler. She has had the honor of receiving awards as Best of Boston Magazine’s Top Docs for Women, Consumers’ Checkbook Top Docs, and Best Doctors in America 2005-2008.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Primary
    Board Certification
    American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

    Education history

    Fellowship Neurology - Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Fellow
    Neurology - University of Michigan Chief Resident
    Residency Neurology - University of Michigan Resident
    Internal Medicine - Michael Reese Hospital Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Tulane University M.D.
    Biology - Southern Methodist University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Chung LS, Tkach A, Lingenfelter EM, Dehoney SB, Rollo J, de Havenon A, DeWitt LD, Grantz MR, Wang H, Wold JJ, Hannon PM, Weathered NR, Majersik JJ (2015). Tissue Plasminogen Activator Prescription and Administration Errors within a Regional Stroke System. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis, 25(3), 565-71. (Read full article)
    2. Sangle N, Baringer JR, Majersik J, DeWitt LD (2015). CADASIL with Multiorgan Involvement: a Complete Autopsy Examination Report. Can J Neurol Sci, 43(1), 202-5. (Read full article)
    3. Kinard K, Osborn AG, Palmer CA, Warner JE, Katz BJ, Crum AV, DeWitt LD, Sonnen JA, Digre KB (2015). Ataxia at the Masquerade Ball. J Neuroophthalmol, 35(3), 315-8. (Read full article)
    4. Bennett AE, Hoesch RE, DeWitt LD, Afra P, Ansari SA (2014). Therapeutic hypothermia for status epilepticus: A report, historical perspective, and review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg, 126, 103-9. (Read full article)
    5. Caplan L, Wityk R, Pazdera L, Chang HM, Pessin M, DeWitt LD (2005). New England Medical Center Posterior Circulation Streoke Registry II. Vascular Lesions. J Clin Neurol, 1(1), 31-49.