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Dr. Seth Finklestein, MD

Neurology*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Waltham, MA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Seth Finklestein, MD

Dr. Seth Finklestein, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Waltham, MA. They specialize in Neurology, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Finklestein, completed a residency at Mass Gen Hospital|Moffitt Hospital University of Ca|Ucla Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Finklestein an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Finklestein works at Massachusetts General Hospital Vascular Center in Waltham, MA with other offices in Boston, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Cerebrovascular Disease, Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Finklestein's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mass General Vascular Center at Waltham
    52 Second Ave Ste 2100, Waltham, MA 02451 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 487-2800
  2. 2
    Mass General Vascular Center- Stroke Service
    55 Fruit St Ste 720, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-8459

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 50 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1255313359
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mass General Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Mass Gen Hospital|Moffitt Hospital University of Ca|Ucla Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Seth Finklestein, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Finklestein is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Finklestein has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Finklestein has seen patients for Cerebrovascular Disease, Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Finklestein on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Finklestein. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Finklestein.

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