Edward Levy

Dr. Edward Levy’s career choice was heavily influenced by his parents, who were both physicians. His father was an MIT alum who became a psychiatrist, and his mother was a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital.

“I grew up with a sense that medicine was a valuable, meaningful, and interesting way to live one’s life,” Levy says. As a pediatrician, Levy is fascinated with the ways different systems interact. For example, he explains, caring for a young patient with asthma involves treating the inflammation with medications, supporting the parents in dealing with their child’s chronic condition, exploring possible environmental triggers in the home environment, and advocating for better air quality in the community and beyond.

He describes families at MIT as “great collaborators.” And, he notes, “it’s fun to be with kids and support parents. My work feels purposeful.”

Levy joined MIT Health as a physician in 2014 and MIT Jameel Clinic as a Public Health Liaison in 2024. His clinical interests include neurology, asthma, environmental risks, and nutrition.

“I want the parents I work with to feel competent and confident in their ability to help their child and confident that they have a reliable and informed partner in me. I also strive for the child to feel heard and seen.” Outside of work, Levy enjoys tennis and pickleball, cooking with friends, and spending time with his two sons and his wife, who is an internist