James A Otis MD
Headache, Neurophysiology, Pain Medicine
Associate Professor UMMS
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UMAss-Chan School of MedicineSpringfield, MA 01199
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Summary
- Dr. James Otis is a neurologist based in Worcester, MA, with subspecialties in headache, neurophysiology, and pain medicine. He completed his medical education at New York Medical College and his residency in neurology at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Otis's professional roles include serving as the Interim Chair at Baystate Medical Center and previously as an Associate Professor of Neurology at Boston University School of Medicine. His clinical expertise spans general neurology, electromyography, and pain management, with significant work in headache medicine and epilepsy. He has published extensively, with one of his works, "Neuropathic Pain," cited 384 times. Dr. Otis has been recognized as a Fellow by the American Academy of Neurology, a Super Doctor, and a Top MD.
Education & Training
Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1986 - 1989
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
New York Medical CollegeClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 1987 - 2025
CT State Medical License 2022 - 2023
FL State Medical License 2016 - 2018
NY State Medical License 1985 - 1992
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Academy of Neurology, 2009
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 366 citationsNeuropathic Pain.Amanda Macone, James A D Otis
Seminars in Neurology. 2018-12-01 - 1 citationsHeadache and Pain.Shuhan Zhu, James A. Otis
Seminars in Neurology. 2018-12-01 - 14 citationsMyofascial Pain.Jason L Weller, Douglas Comeau, James A D Otis
Seminars in Neurology. 2018-12-01
Press Mentions
Helping Communities Make the Most of Opioid Settlement FundsAugust 26th, 2024
Committees
- Member, BUSM Admissions 2012 - Present
- Member, AAN Graduate Education Subcommittee 2009 - Present
- Member, BMC Graduate Medical Education Committee 2002 - Present
Other Languages
- French, Greek
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