Steve C. Han, MD, MBA
Assistant Professor of Neurology
- Title Assistant Professor of Neurology
- Office Shapiro Building, 725 Albany St., 7th floor, Boston, MA 02118
- Phone 617-638-8456
- Education Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Internship: New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Residency: Neurology residency at New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Fellowship: Movement Disorders at New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Dr. Steve Han is an Assistant Professor and serves as the Director of the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Program at Boston Medical Center as well as the Director of the Movement disorders program at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree. He is a board-certified neurologist and fellowship-trained movement disorders specialist.
Dr. Han earned his undergraduate degree from Swarthmore College and his medical degree from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He completed his internship and neurology residency at NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Manhattan Track), where he served as Chief Resident in his final year. He then completed his fellowship training in Movement disorders at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Clinical Care
Dr. Han specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonian syndromes, various tremor disorders, Huntington’s disease, dystonia, and ataxia.
As Director of the DBS Program, Dr. Han plays a central role in evaluating patients for deep brain stimulation, performing intraoperative testing, and optimizing DBS programming to improve patient’s quality of life.
He also has expertise in the use of botulinum toxin injections to treat movement disorders and utilizes guidance techniques, such as electromyography (EMG) and ultrasound, to ensure precise and effective treatment.
Teaching and Mentorship
Dr. Han is involved in the education and mentorship of medical students, neurology residents, and movement disorders fellows at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center. He is dedicated to training the next generation of neurologists and specialists in movement disorders.
Community Outreach
Dr. Han is committed to community engagement and patient education. He has participated in programs such as the American Parkinson Disease Association (ADPA) Parkinson’s Good Start Program and the Virtual Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services (PRESS), helping to provide patients and families with valuable resources and support.
Board Certifications: Neurology (ABPN)
Publications:
Han SC*, Stainman RS*, Busis NA, Grossman SN, Thawani SP, Kurzweil AM. Curriculum Innovations: A Comprehensive Teleneurology Curriculum for Neurology Trainees. Neurology: Education 2023; 2 (3).
Han SC, Frucht SJ. Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes: Awareness of red flags and key examination findings speeds diagnosis. Practical Neurology September 2022: 44-48.
Chan M, Han SC, Kelly S, Tamimi M, Giglio B, Lewis A. A case series of Guillain-Barré Syndrome following Covid-19 infection in New York. Neuro Clin Pract 2021; 11 (4) e576-e578. PMID: 34484964.
Grossman SN, Han SC, Balcer LJ, Kurzweil A, Weinberg H, Galetta SL, Busis NA. Rapid implementation of virtual neurology in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Neurology 2020; 94(24):1077-1087. PMID: 32358217.
Han, SC, Katus L, Frucht SJ. Dramatic Response to Pramipexole in Delayed-Onset Parkinsonism from Osmotic Demyelinating Syndrome. Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov 2020; 10:9. PMID: 32775023.
Kim S*, Han SC*, Gallan AJ, Hayes JP. Neurometabolic indicators of mitochondrial dysfunction in repetitive mild traumatic brain injury. Concussion 2017: 2(3):CNC48. PMID: 30202587; PMCID: PMC6128012.