About Dennis Fitzgerald MD
Dennis Fitzgerald, MD earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell University in Hempstead, New York. He completed his neurology residency and fellowship in cognitive neurology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
Dr. Fitzgerald’s path to neurology was shaped by personal experiences that sparked a deep curiosity about the brain and human behavior. Early loss in his family led him to seek understanding of how the brain influences the lives we’re able to live. These formative experiences, combined with his mother’s inspiring example as a single parent raising three boys while working full time as an attorney, instilled in him both scientific curiosity and a commitment to compassionate care.
He believes in connecting with patients as people first. His appointments begin with open conversation, where he learns about patients’ backgrounds and interests. “Follow-ups end up feeling like seeing an old friend,” he notes. This approach strengthens his commitment to helping each patient navigate their diagnosis and treatment.
His clinical interests include behavioral neurology with a focus on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Disease. Dr. Fitzgerald takes time to educate patients about their conditions, explaining the neuroscience in accessible terms. He believes that understanding transforms an intimidating diagnosis into something more manageable, empowering patients and families to navigate their journey with greater confidence.
Outside of work, Dr. Fitzgerald most enjoys spending time with his wife and is also an avid drummer who draws inspiration from masters like Larnell Lewis and Dennis Chambers.
Locations
480 Hawthorn Street
Dartmouth, MA
02747
Dartmouth, MA
02747
Insurance
Southcoast Health accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast Health patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.
Ratings & Reviews
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Patient Comments (21)
Dr. Fitzgerald spent sufficient amount of time which enabled us to effectively articulate our greatest concerns. His recommendations make sense and we look forward to continuing on the path he has recommended.
It was very timely. I did not have to wait very long to see the doctor. The doctor is very professional, friendly, easily answers questions and just a very encouraging visit. I really appreciate him, doctor, very much. Thank you. Bye.
Dr Fitzgerald was great, listens intently and responses are compassionate
Dr. Fitzgerald was very easy to to understand. He is extremely professional and I am glad that he is part of my team.!!!
I'm very satisfied with DR Fitzgerald
Listens well.Made ne feel comfortable with genuine concerns for explaining results from lab tests, and next steps to take.
I had the best experience I could've had while speaking and listening to Dr. Fitzgerald and his staff. I don't have any recommendations at this point. Doctor Fitzgerald was very thorough, patient, And above all treated me with kindness, compassion, and empathy in a difficult experience, and I am very grateful for that. He is knowledgeable and very articulate when explaining information to me.. I know he is a relatively new provider to South Coast and I'm very grateful to be a patient with Dr. Fitzgerald now and South Coast is very lucky to have him. Thank you.
I think the scores I gave southcoast health says it clearly. I was very happy with the service I received.
The doctor explained everything to me clearly and with great expertise. I now understand our plan of action for my dad's treatment, and I feel reassured and confident in his ability to make the best decisions for my dad's care going forward.
Dr Fitzgerald was kind, patient, intelligent, he spoke well and had an excellent understanding of what my family's goals for getting my elderly mom home from rehab.
Dr. Fitzgerald was attentive, informed, and extremely helpful. He has a wonderful manner of communicating and explained everything in a thorough and understandable way. So glad he is on Southcoast's team!
I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Keep up the good work.
The appointment that I had with my neurologist today, Dr. Dennis Fitzgerald, it was an amazing experience. There was no waiting. He explained everything very, very carefully, and he understood my situation. And I would recommend this neurologist for every member of my family or anyone that I know that will need it.
This was my first appointment with Dr Fitzgerald. He was EXCELLENT!He took the time to listen to my issues and explained what to expect next.He is definitely an asset to your team.
Very easy to understand Dr Fitzgerald and he cared about my well being.
Dr. Fitzgerald performed an extremely thorough examination. He explained all aspects of the diagnosis carefully and answered every question patiently. This visit was a very positive experience today.
Dr. Fitzgerald took the time to show me my MRI and to explain it to me and show me where any problems were not because I don't really have any. And I know he's only been there for two weeks and it was a first visit, but he did spend an awful lot of time with me and he went over my history and seemed to know it before I went into the office.
Dr Fitzgerald was fantastic. He took the time to listen to all my concerns and explained everything to me in a way I could easily understand.He was very attentive and genuinely seemed to care. Very approachable.I would and will recommend him to anyone. His staff was very attentive as well. Very good experience.
Dr Fitzgerald was very thorough and kind to my mother throughout the appointment while thoroughly explaining an upsetting MRI result. He has ordered further testing which will happen promptly. I felt that we were well taken care of care of.
This was our first meeting with Dr Fitzgerald. He was very professional at the same time showed empathy towards my sister. I look forward to meeting with him again concerning my sister's needs. I'm glad he is part of the Southcoast network
Dr. Fitzgerald explained every thing to me and my wife. He was careful to make sure we understood what he was saying, and went over things when we had questions