Neurology
Natalia Rost, MD
MGH Stroke Division Chief, Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School
Dr. Natalia S. Rost is a vascular neurologist specializing in stroke care and cerebrovascular disease at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. She primarily treats adult patients, including older adults (65+), with acute ischemic stroke, vascular neurology conditions, and post-stroke disability. As a clinician-investigator, she leads the Stroke Service at the Mass General Vascular Center, utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques for cerebrovascular disease diagnosis and management. Her
24+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2007)
- Vascular Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2008)
Education & Training
- Boston University School of Medicine — M.D., 2002 cum laude
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Internship, Internal Medicine, 2002-2003
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Residency, Neurology, 2003-2006
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Fellowship, Vascular and Critical Care Neurology, 2006-2007
- Harvard School of Public Health — MPH, 2011
Peer Recognition
2025
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
2025
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Languages
English, Russian
Experience
24+ years in practice