Neurosurgery

Call 617-632-7246 to request an appointment. Patients who call the Neurosurgery Appointment Line will speak with an administrative assistant, who will coordinate an appointment with the appropriate neurosurgeon.

Please note that our appointment phone line is intended for non-emergent conditions only. In the case of an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency response team.

Insurance Referrals: Please remember that you may be required by your insurance company to obtain a referral from your primary care physician ahead of time.

Co-payments: If your insurance plan requires a co-payment at the date of service, it is expected that you will pay your co-payment during the check-in process.

Please bring the following to your appointment:

• Your insurance card and hospital card (if you have one)
• Your co-payment, if applicable
• A list of medications you are currently taking
• All medical information regarding your current diagnosis, such as MRI/CT scans, doctors’ notes, and pathology reports

Bilingual representatives are on staff. Please let us know if you would like one to be present.

We collaborate with the BIDMC Brain Aneurysm Institute and Stroke Center to provide expert care for these and other cerebrovascular and neurovascular conditions:

BIDMC has earned recognition as a designated CCM Clinical Center by the Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformation. This recognition shows our dedication to high quality care, giving you the best results.

We provide the full range of neurosurgical procedures. BIDMC offers comprehensive care for even the most rare and complex conditions, including specialized procedures. Learn more about surgery at BIDMC:

Brain and Spine Tumor Surgery

Our neurosurgeons provide surgical care for benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) tumors of the brain and spine. We use 3D, computer-assisted surgical navigation and mapping to enhance the precision of your procedure. This ensures you have the best results.

We offer endoscopic biopsy and tumor removal. Our surgeons are leaders in stereotactic CyberKnife® radiosurgery.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery

We offer deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat certain neurologic and psychiatric conditions. Learn about this procedure and what to expect.

Epilepsy Surgery

BIDMC neurosurgeons have advanced training and experience in treating epilepsy with surgical procedures.

Skull Base Surgery

We partner with BIDMC ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists to provide skull base surgery.

Spine Surgery

Our team provides multidisciplinary, advanced spinal surgical care. We offer: