Caroline S. Altaras, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology

- Title Assistant Professor of Neurology
Caroline S. Altaras, Ph.D., is a clinical neuropsychologist at Boston Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Neurology at Boston University. With extensive experience in complex neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, movement disorders, autoimmune conditions, epilepsy, and head injury, Dr. Altaras brings a comprehensive understanding of brain health to her practice. She completed her clinical training at esteemed academic medical centers, including a joint fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, doctoral internship at University of Florida, and graduate training at Columbia University Medical Center, NYU Langone, and Mount Sinai. Dr. Altaras integrates cultural, social, and environmental factors into her assessments and treatments, recognizing their impact on overall well-being. Her holistic approach extends beyond traditional neuropsychology, reflecting her dedication to serving diverse neurological patient populations.
Recent Publications
Vissicchio NA, Altaras C, Seng EK, Swencionis C, Picone M, Foley FW. Illness intrusiveness: A key part of the cognition-mood link in multiple sclerosis. Rehabil Psychol. 2023 Feb;68(1):43-52. doi: 10.1037/rep0000467. Epub 2022 Oct 13. PMID: 36227282.
Miller JR, Altaras C, Zemon V, Barr WB, Weinberger AH, Foley FW. Handedness and Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis: Potential Indications for Hemispheric Vulnerability. Arch Clin Neuropsychol. 2022 Jul 19;37(5):891-903. doi: 10.1093/arclin/acac012. PMID: 35284930.
Altaras C, Vissichio N, Miller J, Shagalow S, Foley FW. A closer look at the influence of mood and disability on illness intrusiveness in multiple sclerosis. Rehabil Psychol. 2022 Feb;67(1):100-109. doi: 10.1037/rep0000393. Epub 2021 Oct 4. PMID: 35113641.
Miller JR, Altaras C, Vissicchio NA, Zemon V, Portnoy JG, Gromisch ES, Sloan J, Tyry T, Foley FW. The influence of trait mindfulness on depression in multiple sclerosis: potential implications for treatment. Qual Life Res. 2020 Dec;29(12):3243-3250. doi: 10.1007/s11136-020-02567-6. Epub 2020 Jul 1. PMID: 32613306.
Vissicchio NA, Altaras C, Parker A, Schneider S, Portnoy JG, Archetti R, Stimmel M, Foley FW. Relationship Between Anxiety and Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis: Implications for Treatment. Int J MS Care. 2019 Jul-Aug;21(4):151-156. doi: 10.7224/1537-2073.2018-027. PMID: 31474807; PMCID: PMC6709568.
Hoffnung G, Portnoy JG, Altaras C, Zemon V, Holtzer R, Picone MA, Foley FW. Motivation in multiple sclerosis cognitive fatigue: An experimental approach. J Clin Exp Neuropsychol. 2019 Nov;41(9):905-912. doi: 10.1080/13803395.2019.1626350. Epub 2019 Aug 6. PMID: 31382805.
- Divisions
- Neuropsychology