The 20 Best Craniectomy Doctors near Boston, MA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Craniectomy near Boston, MA. Of these, 15 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Christopher S. Ogilvy
    Elite in Craniectomy
    Elite in Craniectomy

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Lowry Suite 3B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Ogilvy is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Ogilvy is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Craniectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.

    Elite in Craniectomy
    General Surgery
    Elite in Craniectomy
    General Surgery

    Department Of Neurosurgery

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Proctor is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Proctor is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Craniectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Elite in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Orthopaedic And Arthritis Center

    60 Fenwood Rd Fl 2, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gormley is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gormley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hydrocephalus, Craniectomy, and Nerve Decompression.

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    Magdy H. Selim
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Advanced in Craniectomy

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    Stroke Division, 330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Magdy Selim is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Selim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Philipp Taussky
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, Lowry Suite 3B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew

    Philipp Taussky is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Taussky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Subdural Hematoma, Endovascular Embolization, and Rhizotomy.

    Rafael A. Vega
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Neurosurgery

    110 Francis Street, Suite 3B, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Rafael Vega is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vega is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Craniectomy.

    Bradley J. Molyneaux
    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Experienced in Craniectomy

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradley Molyneaux is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Molyneaux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Craniectomy
    Distinguished in Craniectomy

    Office

    725 Albany St Ste 7C, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hormuzdiyar Dasenbrock is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dasenbrock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Craniectomy, and Stent Placement.

    Distinguished in Craniectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Craniectomy
    General Surgery

    Department Of Plastic And Oral Surgery

    319 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Meara is a General Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Meara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniectomy, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Pediatrics | Radiology
    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Pediatrics | Radiology

    Children's Hospital Radiology Foundation, Inc.

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sanjay Prabhu is a Radiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Prabhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Cortical Dysplasia, Parkes Weber Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Advanced in Craniectomy

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristopher Kahle is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kahle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Pediatrics
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Pediatrics

    Department Of Ophthalmology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Linda Dagi is a Pediatrics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dagi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, Esotropia, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Department Of Neurology

    300 Longwood Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Tasker is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Tasker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Neurology
    Advanced in Craniectomy
    Neurology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Saef Izzy is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Izzy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Craniectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Tufts Medical Center Neely Neurosurgery

    800 Washington St Bldg 7TH Fl 7, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carl Heilman is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Heilman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Hydrocephalus, Acoustic Neuroma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Heilman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Experienced in Craniectomy

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Stapleton is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stapleton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Experienced in Craniectomy

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gisele Silva is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Silva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Nahed is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nahed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Neurosurgery

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naif Alotaibi is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Alotaibi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Arachnoid Cysts, Thrombectomy, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Craniectomy
    Plastic Surgery

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Valerio is a Plastic Surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Valerio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Craniectomy. His top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Breast Enlargement In Males, Nerve Decompression, and Fasciotomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Craniectomy doctor near Boston, MA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Craniectomy doctor near Boston, MA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Craniectomy doctors near Boston, MA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Craniectomy doctors near Boston, MA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Craniectomy doctor near Boston, MA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Craniectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Craniectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Craniectomy doctor near Boston, MA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Craniectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Craniectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Craniectomy doctors near Boston, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Craniectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Craniectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Craniectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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