Our story

Care built around the person, not the chart.

Amac Neurology began with a simple conviction — that neurological care should be as human as it is expert. This is how that belief became a practice.

Dartmouth, MA Neurology & the nervous system
Chapter One — The beginning

Every practice starts with a question. For Amac Neurology, it was a quiet one, asked again and again across years of caring for patients: what would it look like to slow down — to give people living with neurological conditions the time, the answers, and the attention they deserve?

We treat conditions of the nervous system. But we care for people.
The philosophy behind Amac Neurology
Chapter Two — What we believe

Three convictions that shape every visit

Specialized expertise

Neurology is not a side specialty here — it's the whole focus. Deep, current knowledge of the brain, spine, and nervous system, applied to the conditions that bring most people in.

Cutting-edge diagnostics

The right answer starts with the right questions — and the right tools. We use modern testing and imaging to find the true cause of your symptoms, not just to name them.

Patient-centered care

Time to listen. A plan built around your life, not a template. Care that treats you as a person first — and keeps you at the center of every decision.

Chapter Three — The road here

A practice, year by year

2010

The doors open in Dartmouth

Dr. Chachar founds Amac Neurology, bringing specialized neurological care to the South Coast — built on the belief that patients deserve time, real answers, and attention.

2015

The team grows

As the practice grew, a team of dedicated nurse practitioners joined Dr. Chachar — widening access to care while keeping every visit personal.

2019

Connected to research

A connection with Boston Neuro Research opens the door to clinical research, giving patients access to some of the newest approaches in neurological care.

Today

Caring for the South Coast

Amac Neurology now cares for patients across Dartmouth, New Bedford, and the surrounding towns — combining specialized expertise, modern diagnostics, and care that starts with the person.

Meet the team

The people who care for you

Led by our neurologist and supported by a dedicated team of nurse practitioners. Tap any name to learn more.

Dr. Mushtaque Chachar, MD Neurologist · Founder
Neurology · Sleep Medicine · Epilepsy

Dr. Mushtaque Chachar earned his medical degree at Liaquat Medical College in Hyderabad, Pakistan, then completed his neurology residency at Emory University in Atlanta. That training took him across two continents and grounded him in the thorough, methodical style of neurology he still practices today.

His clinical interests center on sleep medicine, hospital-based neurology, and epilepsy — three areas that ask for patience and precision in equal measure. On any given week that can mean getting to the bottom of a stubborn sleep problem, managing a complex case at the bedside, or helping someone with a seizure disorder get back a sense of control over their days.

Across all of it, the approach stays the same: take the time to listen, look for the real cause instead of the easy label, and make sure patients leave knowing what's going on and what comes next.

Sleep medicine Hospital neurology Epilepsy & seizures General neurology
Melissa Borges Nurse Practitioner

A dedicated nurse practitioner at Amac Neurology, Melissa works alongside Dr. Chachar to provide attentive, personalized care across a range of neurological conditions.

Migraine & head pain Epilepsy care Cognitive health Tremor & movement
Ellen Matheson Nurse Practitioner

As a specialized nurse practitioner on our team, Ellen partners with patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up — keeping care consistent and personal at every visit.

Chronic headache Seizure management Memory & focus Parkinson's support
Kathleen Bentley Nurse Practitioner

Kathleen is a nurse practitioner focused on comprehensive, patient-centered neurological care, supporting patients and families throughout their treatment journey.

Head pain relief Epilepsy support Dementia & memory Balance & gait
Rachel Lamontagne Nurse Practitioner

A skilled nurse practitioner at Amac Neurology, Rachel helps deliver thorough, compassionate care — from the first evaluation through ongoing management.

Headache treatment Seizure follow-up Cognitive wellness Motor disorders
Where to find us

Rooted in Dartmouth, serving the South Coast

Amac Neurology is here for the community it calls home — a local practice for people across Dartmouth, New Bedford, and the surrounding towns who need specialized neurological care close by.

Address
237 State Road
Dartmouth, MA
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