The 20 Best Spinal Stenosis Doctors Near Me in Boston, MA

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The 20 Best Spinal Stenosis Doctors near Boston, MA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 261 doctor with experience in Spinal Stenosis near Boston, MA. Of these, 158 are Experienced, 74 are Advanced, 28 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Spinal Stenosis
    Elite in Spinal Stenosis

    Tufts Medical Center Neely Neurosurgery

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

    Ron Riesenburger is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Riesenburger is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Riesenburger is currently accepting new patients.

    Yi Lu
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lu is a spine surgeon and an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery. Additionally, Dr. Lu serves as the Director of Neurosurgical Trauma at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Lu completed medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He went on to complete his training at Boston Children’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and he completed his Spine Fellowship at the University of Miami Department of Neurosurgery.Dr Lu’s clinical practice is focused on minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal deformity and scoliosis correction, spinal tumor (primary and metastasis, and spinal trauma. His research involves spinal cord injury, namely the axon regeneration and locomotion recovery after spinal cord injury. Dr. Lu is committed to putting his patients first and treating his patients as if they were his own family. Dr. Lu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Epidural Abscess, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Andrew J. Schoenfeld
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Comprehensive Spine Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
    South Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Schoenfeld is an Orthopedics provider in South Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Schoenfeld is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Cord Abscess, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.

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    Jay M. Zampini
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Orthopedics

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Comprehensive Spine Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
    South Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jay Zampini is an Orthopedics provider in South Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Zampini is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    Boston University Orthopaedic Surgical Associates Inc

    725 Albany St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Chadi Tannoury is an Orthopedics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Tannoury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Tannoury is currently accepting new patients.

    Jason L. Pittman
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    Spine Center At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Pittman is an Orthopedics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pittman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty.

    Sapan D. Gandhi
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Shapiro 2, 
    Boston, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sapan Gandhi is an Orthopedics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Gandhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Hasan A. Zaidi
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Zaidi is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and director of spine research at the Computational Neurosurgical Outcomes Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Given the complex nature of spine diseases, Dr. Zaidi believes in tailoring surgical techniques and individualizing care to treat each patient’s unique set of circumstances. He strongly adheres to the philosophy of caring for his patients as if they were his own family members. Dr. Zaidi believes that developing a surgical plan depends on a thoughtful conversation with his patients and their families and tailoring surgery to meet the patient’s goals and specific needs.Fascinated by the complexity of spinal disorders and the ability of spine surgery to restore function and improve the quality of a patient’s life, he pursued a specialized fellowship in complex spine surgery, adult spinal deformity surgery, as well as endoscopic surgery. He integrates novel, minimally invasive techniques and modern technological innovations to treat a variety of spinal pathologies.Dr. Zaidi’s clinical practice is focused on the treatment of global spinal imbalance among patients with degenerative spine disease, tumors and scoliosis; by restoring the natural curvature of the spine, surgery can reduce pain and improve function. His research focuses on developing novel surgical tools to improve the safety and efficacy of surgery, as well as analyzing surgical outcomes in order to improve surgical outcomes. Dr. Zaidi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Timothy R. Smith
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Timothy Smith is a neurosurgeon-scientist who seeks to understand, predict, and improve clinical outcomes for neurosurgical patients by combining the use of epidemiological data, advanced statistical analysis, machine learning, and emerging biological/information system technologies. Trained as an epidemiologist and statistician in addition to his neurosurgical residency, he focuses primarily on the utilization of data science to optimize neurosurgical patient care.Dr. Smith’s clinical interests focus on tumors of the brain and spine that arise innately from the central nervous system and the meningeal covering of the brain, or metastasize from other primary cancer sites. Dr. Smith is the Director of the Computational Neuroscience Outcomes Center (CNOC) in the Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. This center strives to collect and maintain prospective data on all neurosurgical patients cared for by the department, synthesize high volume data streams, as well as implement process and outcome improvement through comparison with national data.Dr. Smith is committed to the education of future neurosurgeons and plays an active role in the Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s neurosurgical residency program. He is a committee vice-chair for Medical-Legal Issues with the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS) as well as the President of the Boston Society for Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, the oldest academic neuroscience society in the United States. He serves on numerous committees both in the US and worldwide which focus on the ethics of neurosurgery, oncology, skull base surgery, and neurologic outcomes assessment. He is an active member of committees at Brigham and Women’s Hospital addressing information technology, physician wellness, and process improvement.Dr. Smith maintains active membership in both national and international neurosurgical societies, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the North American Skull Base Society, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, and the Pituitary Society. He presents his research regularly at national and international meetings. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and several book chapters. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy.

    Efstathios Papavassiliou
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Neurosurgery

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

    Efstathios Papavassiliou is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Papavassiliou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Parkinson's Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Martina Stippler
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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

    Martina Stippler is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Stippler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Pituitary Tumor, Balloon Sinuplasty, and Laminectomy.

    Andrew P. White
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis

    New England Baptist Medical Associates, Inc.

    125 Parker Hill Avenue, Conver Bldg, 4th Fl, Fogg 308, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew White is an Orthopedics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. White is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Melvin C. Makhni
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Comprehensive Spine Center

    1153 Centre Street, Suite 5, 
    South Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Trained in both Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical aspects of Spine Surgery, Dr. Melvin C. Makhni is the Director of Complex Spine Surgery in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital.  Dr. Makhni uses the most up-to-date techniques in minimally invasive, microscopic, motion-sparing, ultrasonic, and computer navigation surgery to optimize treatment success.  Dr. Makhni treats the entire spectrum of spine conditions.  He has published techniques of fusion-less cervical spine surgery such as artificial disc replacements.  His interest in the Athlete Spine led to his collaboration with Major League Baseball, from which he has presented his work to international audiences.  He integrates minimally invasive and open techniques in scoliosis and spinal reconstructive surgery, and has published and presented innovative techniques to help patients suffering with spinal disorders such as the ""Kickstand Rod"" technique for coronal imbalance.  Dr. Makhni is a fellowship-trained Spine Surgeon on faculty at Harvard Medical School and on staff at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.  He is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School, and completed his Orthopaedic then his combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Spine training in New York City at Columbia University.  Dr. Makhni serves on advisory panels at the North American Spine Society and has internationally published two textbooks, and has published / presented over fifty scientific articles and abstracts to national and international audiences.". Dr. Makhni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine

    Boston Orthopaedic And Spine LLC

    20 Guest St, Suite 225, 
    Brighton, MA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Sarni is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Sarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica. Dr. Sarni is currently accepting new patients.

    Srdjan S. Nedeljkovic
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    Brigham And Women's Center For Pain Medicine

    850 Boylston Street, Suite 320 Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, 
    Chestnut Hill, MA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Srdjan Nedeljkovic is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Nedeljkovic is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    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
    Offers Telehealth

    James Kryzanski is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kryzanski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Kryzanski is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Physiatry | Pain Medicine

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

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

    Alec Meleger is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Meleger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Cervical Spondylosis, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Meleger is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis
    Distinguished in Spinal Stenosis

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

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

    Harold Fogel is an Orthopedics provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fogel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Fogel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis

    Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

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

    Ganesh Shankar is a Neurosurgery provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Shankar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Apoplexy, Bone Tumor, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
    Advanced in Spinal Stenosis
    Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

    The General Hospital Corporation

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

    Yi Zhang is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Myositis, Sciatica, and Spinal Stenosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Spinal Stenosis?

    Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord, or narrowing of the openings (called neural foramina) where spinal nerves leave the spinal column.

    When should I see a Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis doctors near Boston, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Spinal Stenosis 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 Spinal Stenosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Spinal Stenosis 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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