About
Dr. Alexandra Filippakis is a board-certified neurologist and first-generation Greek-American, born and raised in Haverhill, Massachusetts. She earned her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, where she now serves as a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology. She completed her residency in adult general neurology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She then pursued a fellowship in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Filippakis has practiced medicine since 2014. From 2019 to 2025, she worked at Mass General Brigham Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. There, she established and directed Coastal Neurology's Multiple Sclerosis Center, earning recognition from the National MS Society as a Center of Excellence. The National MS Society also recognizes her individually as a Partner in MS Care. New Hampshire Magazine named her a Top Doctor in 2024, and North Shore Magazine followed with the same honor in 2026. Her academic interests include advanced imaging biomarkers in MS, medical ethics, and the history of neurology. She speaks English and Greek. Outside the office, she sings, reads, writes, volunteers at her local Greek church, and explores nature trails with her husband and son.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, Maine
Residency
Adult General Neurology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston
Fellowship
Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School
Additional Training
Part-time Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Certifications
Languages
English, Greek
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Filippakis right for?
Dr. Filippakis is a strong fit for adults living with multiple sclerosis or other demyelinating disorders who want a specialist with dedicated fellowship training in MS. Patients managing complex neurological diagnoses such as Parkinson's Disease, epilepsy, dementia, or chronic migraine benefit from her broad clinical scope. She also treats patients seeking evaluation for ADHD, tremor, restless leg syndrome, or memory changes. Adults who value a physician rooted in their own community and committed to equitable, welcoming care will find her practice a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Filippakis specializes in multiple sclerosis and demyelinating disorders, with fellowship training from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She also treats headache and migraine, Parkinson's Disease, tremor, epilepsy, ADHD, Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, stroke, restless leg syndrome, and dizziness and memory changes.
Yes. Dr. Filippakis holds board certification in neurology. She also carries subspecialty training in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis. The National MS Society recognizes her as a Partner in MS Care.
Dr. Filippakis earned her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her neurology residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, then went on to complete a fellowship in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
Yes. From 2019 to 2025, Dr. Filippakis established and directed Coastal Neurology's Multiple Sclerosis Center at Mass General Brigham Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. The National MS Society recognized that center as a Center of Excellence.
New Hampshire Magazine named Dr. Filippakis a Top Doctor in 2024. North Shore Magazine named her a Top Doctor again in 2026. Local and national newspapers, magazines, and television news outlets have also interviewed her on neurological topics.
No. Dr. Filippakis does not perform EMG or nerve conduction studies. She also does not treat chronic pain disorders, CRPS, or POTS. Patients needing those services should seek a provider who offers them.
Dr. Filippakis speaks English and Greek. Greenleaf Neurology also offers interpreter services for patients who speak other languages.
Yes. Dr. Filippakis serves as a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. She mentors medical students and accepts students for clerkships at the practice. Her academic interests include advanced imaging biomarkers in MS, medical ethics, and the history of neurology.
Dr. Filippakis performs in-office EEG for epilepsy evaluation and Syn-One skin biopsies for the diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease and related disorders. She also provides formal cognitive testing for patients with memory concerns or suspected dementia.
Yes. Dr. Filippakis accepts new patients at Greenleaf Neurology in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Patients can schedule an appointment directly through the practice. She accommodates a limited number of general neurology patients alongside her MS and demyelinating disorders panel.
Doctor profile last updated July 9, 2026