
Dr. Joseph F Rizzo MD
Neurologist | Neurology
243 Charles St Meei Massachusetts E Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Joseph Rizzo is a distinguished Neurologist in Boston, MA. Dr. Rizzo specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Rizzo employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Rizzo is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1978
Boston University School of Medicine
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Treatment of traumatic optic neuropathy.
- Retinal disease in neuro-ophthalmology: paraneoplastic retinopathy and the big blind spot syndrome.
- Regulation of retinal and optic nerve blood flow.
- The diagnostic challenge of occult large vessel ischemia of the retina and choroid.
- Neuroophthalmological complications of ocular surgery.
- Multi-electrode stimulation and recording in the isolated retina.
- Concordance of bilateral temporal artery biopsy in giant cell arteritis.
- Optic neuropathy after burns.
- Acute idiopathic blind spot enlargement syndrome: a review of 27 new cases.
- Retinal prosthesis: an encouraging first decade with major challenges ahead.
- Nonglaucomatous cupping of the optic disc.
- Magnetic resonance imaging of primary anterior visual pathway tumors.
- Neuro-ophthalmic diseases masquerading as benign strabismus.
- Sneeze-induced visual and ocular motor dysfunction.
- Orbital apex syndrome: a rare presentation of extramedullary hematopoiesis: case report and review of literature.
Treatments
- Headaches
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Migraine
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Joseph F Rizzo MD's Practice location
Practice At 243 Charles St Meei Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary
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