Minster Anna

About

Dr. Anna Minster is a remarkable pediatric neurologist, a graduate of Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, class of 1979. With over 45 years of experience in medicine, she specializes in pediatric neurology, with a focus on migraine and headache disorders in children, dedicating approximately 75% of her time to clinical practice. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in neurology with a subspecialty in child neurology and works as an instructor in neurology at Boston Children's Hospital, where she leads programs dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric headaches. At Boston Children's Hospital, where she sees approximately 35 patients per week across 7-8 clinics, Dr. Minster co-directs the Headache Neurology Program and teaches pediatric and adult neurology residents, Harvard Medical School students, and headache fellows at the John R. Graham Headache Center at Faulkner Hospital. She has published important studies on headaches in children and adolescents, school functioning in cases of chronic headaches, and innovative models of integrated care for outpatient infusions in the treatment of pediatric headaches. She actively contributes to extramural education through presentations at national and international conferences, promoting her expertise in diagnosis and treatment. Although information about Dr. Minster's personal life is not publicly detailed, her career illustrates the professional success of women from the Republic of Moldova in international medicine. Through her involvement in administrative and teaching roles, she continues to develop innovative programs for children with neurological disorders, sharing knowledge through courses such as the Michael J. Bresnan Child Neurology Course and collaborations with Harvard-affiliated institutions, inspiring future generations of physicians.