Alexandra Degenhardt

Alexandra Degenhardt, MD, MMSc

Patient Rating
4.6 out of 5 (300 Ratings, 68 Comments)

Profile

Gender:
Female

Specialty:

Neurology

Areas of Interest

Alexandra Degenhardt, MD, MMSc is a board-certified neurologist and fellowship-trained subspecialist in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Her clinical interests include MS, autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS) and general neurology. Her aim is to provide excellent individualized & compassionate medical care in collaboration with the medical team. A member of MaineGeneral Medical Center's active staff since June 2016, she has practiced neurology since 2003, been a neurology attending at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, created a de-novo successful MS program in Brooklyn NY, and has enjoyed practicing and living in Maine since 2012.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

Education

Education

2005
MIT/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, Clinical Investigator's Master's in Medical Science

Medical School

1999
Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York, NY

Internships

2000
Yale-Affiliate, Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, CT, Internal Medicine

Residency

2003
Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, Neurology

Fellowship

2005
Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, Multiple Sclerosis

Biography

In addition to her educational degree programs, Dr. Degenhardt has completed neuroimmunology and MS research at:

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY (1997-1998);
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA (2003-2005); and
  • Oxford University, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK (2005-2006).

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology

Office Information

Locations

Patient Reviews

November 14, 2024
We were very lucky to get an appointment with Dr Degenhardt and appreciate her expertise. We look forward to working with her to treat Alzheimer's.
November 11, 2024
Dr Degenhardt very caring.
November 07, 2024
The medical assistant is really nice, friendly. Both she and Dr. Degenhardt are wonderful and easy to talk to.
November 04, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt is an exceptional physician.
October 31, 2024
It's not a question of we, it's a question of Dr. Degenhardt. She was perfect, wonderful. I loved her. Wouldn't miss seeing her again.
October 23, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt is best neurologist I've had in the years I've had M.S.
October 16, 2024
I'm very grateful for Dr. Degenhardt and her team. Thank you very much. Bye.
October 16, 2024
Always have a great experience with Dr.Degenhardt.
October 09, 2024
Arrived at my expected time and had to wait almost 30 mins after my appointment time before I saw the doctor.
October 08, 2024
Dr Degenhardt is excellent, absolutely exceptional. Anyone lucky enough to have her treating them is blessed and lucky.
October 03, 2024
I was very happy with everybody and everything that happened with my appointment. Everyone was very polite and very kind and I learned from them and I really appreciate their help and I really like them a lot. Thank you.
September 30, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt gave me positive and comprehensive information about my disabilities that I can actually follow to start ameliorating the effects from which I suffer. She is the first neurologist who did not listen to me for a half and hour and then throw a medication my way. I understood her explanations, her plans, and her follow up written take home information. She was firm but very compassionate. I understood that she is interested in actually healing me to the maximum possible and giving me the right tools to be active in controlling my destiny rather than depend solely on medicines. She also didn't overwhelm me or give me unrealistic goals. I understand that my goal is forever and that Dr. Degenhardt will be able to provide the right guidance to keep helping me to improve.
September 30, 2024
First time being seen by this particular doctor (previous neurologist left the practice) so wasn't sure exactly what to expect... Good first visit but we need more visits to really get to know one another and provide better responses to your question. Provider was obviously running behind schedule (based on how long I waited after initial intake work) and seemed to be trying to make up for lost time while we were together.
September 26, 2024
We were very impressed with Dr. Degenhardt's level of expertise, the care she took to show and explain to us the potential roots of my issues and her presentation of my care plan in a way that should prevent me from feeling overwhelmed. I feel fortunate to have such a professional, capable and warm physician caring for me.
September 23, 2024
I was very impressed with how Dr. Degenhardt took time to sit down and go over my brain scans that were sent to her and she was very, she expressed herself wonderfully and it made me understand what she was talking about. Thank you.
September 05, 2024
Dr. D listened to what I asked/had to say and answered my questions. She explained all that she was doing, in easy to understand terms, during the consultation and made recommendations as to the next steps in a treatment plan.
September 04, 2024
Very happy with the way we are proceeding and the care I got
August 30, 2024
Dr Degenhardt was kind, knowledgeable, and helpful.
August 27, 2024
Nice treatment
August 26, 2024
I don't like the patient authorization form. I asked the receptionist to print so I wasn't signing a blank box and she said we can do a verbal. I thought she meant she would read it out loud to me. Nope, "ok I checked the box for verbal authorization" I don't agree with the section on pg 2 if I'm unable to communicate they can give me a whole list of things.
August 26, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt is a wonderful doctor and she has a great team as well
August 15, 2024
Dr Degenhardt and her team are amazingly attentive, helpful and kind. I feel so fortunate to have a Dr and team support to rely on. The staff and lab techs were caring and efficient also. Thank you.
August 13, 2024
I've been with Dr. Degenhardt for until since 2016 and by far, no question, the best doctor I've been to for anything has been Dr. Degenhardt.
August 01, 2024
I just want to say that the Dr was absolutely wonderful and really understood what I was going through. I highly recommend her
July 22, 2024
I was listened to and treated respectfully by the entire team. The wait was not long, and I was given as much time with the doctor as I felt was needed.
July 22, 2024
I went into this appointment with many questions and concerns, which were all addressed. I left feeling well taken care. I'm grateful for the time Dr. Degenhardt gave me. She is an excellent provider. I'm glad to be in her care.
July 18, 2024
Experience was great when I finally got the appointment. Took nine months to get in to be seen.
July 18, 2024
The team is great. I always get great information from Dr. Degenhardt and I can tell that she really wants me to do well with my condition. She thinks about what will make me successful. Thank you for my wonderful care.
July 15, 2024
These are difficult times for our family. Dr. Degenhardt has been supportive in some of the decisions we struggle to make and helpful in pointing us in the right direction by linking us with the geriatric center.
July 03, 2024
I understand that she is busy, however, rushing through the physical part of the exam was in my opinion a waste of time. I'm sure she does this exam many many times a day, but not on me. She just barely put hands on for the resistance and was moving on from my arms s and hands to my legs and feet. You cannot tell if someone is showing any kind of weakness with the time she spent on that part of the exam. Once I told her I had a cluster of migraines that was the focal point of the visit and what she talked about and made recommendations on, not about my concern with my vision getting much worse in a short period of time. I had to ask about seeing the results of my MRI, which was the reason for this visit, and was just shown where new lesions were and not what that could mean from a symptoms standpoint, or if it had anything to do with the migraines I mentioned or my vision issues. I'm didn't feel comfortable enough with her to ask any additional questions because it seemed she was in a rush and my 10-15 minutes were up sadly. This is not what real healthcare should feel like in my opinion. I am hopeful that she takes more time with the patients that have more substantial symptoms or issues going on.
June 24, 2024
For the first time since my TBI I have hope. Hopefully, it will be possible to chip away on my most debilitating symptoms. Thank you.
June 19, 2024
Dr Degenhardt is an exceptional dr. Of the Nero Drs I have seen over 30 years, her knowledge and follow up are far superior. I trust I am getting the best possible care and medical treatment.
June 07, 2024
I've always had really good luck with Dr. Degenhardt's office. They're very helpful and very polite every time I go.
June 06, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt is the best!!
June 05, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt is the best! She is thorough, asks lots of questions and includes you in all aspects of care. She is a gem!
May 30, 2024
It's always a pleasure to see any of the practitioners I've seen at Maine General. It's always very helpful. I feel very confident and assured that they definitely have my best interest at heart. My appointment with Dr. Degenhardt recently was no different. The doctor is very intuitive, very knowledgeable about my health and makes some very good suggestions. I really appreciate how careful she is with any suggestions that she gives me, any changes that I make.
May 30, 2024
Praise for dr. Degenhardt
May 30, 2024
Dr Degenhardt is caring professional highly qualified and made me feel very relieved that I was being well taken care of!
May 23, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt and her office staff have provided compassionate care and support and we appreciate them very much!
May 16, 2024
The practitioner we saw brushed off one of our concerns and pushed it to the GP when we expressed that we had spoken to the GP and they did bloodwork and all was well with that and the GP told us to consult the neurologist we were told "I won't be addressing that call your GP".we wait months and months for an appointment and treatment was not great. We left with more meds and less answers
May 08, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt answered questions that my regular doctor didn't tell me about. She was very thorough and helped me a lot.
May 07, 2024
The receptionist desk was outstanding. And I really appreciate Dr. Degenhardt's thoroughness and her ability to help me figure out what steps need to be taken to solve my problems and help my symptoms.
May 07, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt Professional, knowledgeable and caring
May 01, 2024
My only issue was the length of time it took to actually get a human being on the phone. It seems I was on hold for a very long time. After that it was really quite nice. Thank you.
May 01, 2024
Felt good about interactions
April 29, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt, was very helpful. Very nice and polite.
April 25, 2024
I felt the Dr was very thorough and I am extremely happy I got to meet with her and discuss my problem.
April 23, 2024
Staff was all very friendly. Dr. Degenhardt takes her time to listen to my concerns, knows my case very well, has great suggestions and follow-up, makes me feel very comfortable and is always pleasant to deal with. She goes above and beyond for me, and I am always thrilled to go and see her. Thank you.
April 17, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt is efficient and professional. She answered my questions very directly. She shared the MRI images with me and identified each area of concern. Her plan for continued care makes sense to me.
April 16, 2024
The nurse was very nice and made me feel at ease.
April 10, 2024
Yes, the service is fine. The only thing, I keep wondering what's happened to the cafeteria. It would be nice to have some food there. That's it. Talk to you later.
April 03, 2024
Provider seemed very matter of fact only using lab tests for diagnosis , not considering my anecdotal input. Maybe next time the provider will have more time for discussion
March 28, 2024
Yes, Dr. Degenhardt was very kind, very gentle, very informative, very professional. I would go to her again. I also would send somebody there to see her.
March 08, 2024
The staff was very attentive. I felt very comfortable. The doctor was great, answered all my questions and then some. The overall experience was nice. I go to a lot of doctors, but I look forward to coming there.
March 04, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt was very clear and thorough about my MRI and what treatment going forward. I really trusted her.
March 01, 2024
I love Dr. Degenhardt. While very professional, she is also very warm and caring. She really makes you feel like she's in your corner, there to help you all the way. If only all doctors could be like her! I'm so fortunate to have her. While I couldn't get results with other doctors, I did with her.
February 23, 2024
Pleased with appointment and recommendations made.
February 21, 2024
Dr Degenhardt was very responsive to our needs and provided advice dependent upon our discussions.
January 31, 2024
Excellent as always
January 30, 2024
Dr. Degenhardt was great. She listens to what you have to say and explains things in a way you can easily understand.
January 25, 2024
Very complete, professional and communicated with daughter and medical staff.
January 23, 2024
Great doctor and great support team,
January 12, 2024
I have complete confidence in Dr. Degenhardt's diagnosis and prescription for treatment.
December 14, 2023
This doctor is amazing!! She knows me and my needs and understands my concerns. She listens to me!!
December 14, 2023
Always a positive experience either by phone....or when I'm there for appointment. Front desk....nurses and doctor....all friendly and professional.
November 28, 2023
Felt Dr wasn't listening. Had noted changes/concerns to them since changing my treatment plan. Dr wants to modify things that haven't changed.
November 27, 2023
The people at the desk & the med asst were great. The Dr gave me the impression that she was running behind & desperately trying to catch up. I felt rushed. If I didn't have an answer she wanted I felt like a child being scolded. She didn't tell me when she wanted me back, but put it in the paperwork for the checkout gal. I'm not convinced I want to go back even if it means delay of help which she didn't seem interested in discussing or working on. Very disappointed.
November 27, 2023
I loved the fact that she didn't keep me waiting very long I appreciate that and she is very knowledgeable and I am glad that I came to see her I would recommend her all day long
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