Expertise in
24
conditions

Dr. Bob S. Carter

Neurosurgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
24
conditions
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Bob Carter is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Carter is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Glioma, Astrocytoma, Tissue Biopsy, and Awake Craniotomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 237 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in MA

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO

Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3 Multicenter Study of Gleolan (Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride) to Enhance Visualization of Tumor in Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Meningiomas
A Phase 3 Multicenter Study of Gleolan (Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride) to Enhance Visualization of Tumor in Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Meningiomas
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 18, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Gleolan
Study Phase: Phase 3
Minimally Invasive Surgery Plus Rt-PA for ICH Evacuation Phase III
Minimally Invasive Surgery Plus Rt-PA for ICH Evacuation Phase III
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 27, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multicenter Study of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) to Enhance Visualization of Malignant Tumor in Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Malignant Gliomas: A Safety, Histopathology, and Correlative Biomarker Study
A Multicenter Study of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) to Enhance Visualization of Malignant Tumor in Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Malignant Gliomas: A Safety, Histopathology, and Correlative Biomarker Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 25, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure
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237 Total Publications

Emergency TeleNeurosurgery Physician Consultation Program and Associated Health Care Utilization Benefits: Corrigendum.
Emergency TeleNeurosurgery Physician Consultation Program and Associated Health Care Utilization Benefits: Corrigendum.
Journal: Neurosurgery
Published: July 16, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bob S. Carter is classified as an Elite expert for Glioblastoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Bob S. Carter specialize in?

While Dr. Bob S. Carter is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Astrocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Bob S. Carter participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Bob S. Carter has published 237 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Bob S. Carter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Bob S. Carter accept my insurance?

Dr. Bob S. Carter accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-726-8581 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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