Overview
Dr. Brian Nahed is a neurosurgeon specializing in Brain Tumors (Glioblastoma, Low Grade Gliomas, Meningiomas, Metastatic Brain Tumors) and Brain Mapping / Intraoperative Imaging. He is Director of Neurosurgery Residency Program at MGH and Harvard Medical School and Associate Professor of Neurosurgery.
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Dr. Nahed specializes in brain tumors of the eloquent cortex (language and motor areas of the brain) which require awake surgery, language and motor mapping, and subcortical stimulation. Dr. Nahed specializes in intraoperative technology and minimally invasive procedures to treat brain tumors aggressively and safely.
Born in New York, Dr. Nahed attended UCLA where he majored in Neuroscience, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and with the department's Highest Honors. He attended the Yale School of Medicine where he was awarded the Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship and graduated with honors. Dr. Nahed completed his neurosurgery residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital; where Dr. Nahed completed a postdoctoral fellowship with Drs. Daniel Haber and Shyamala Maheswaran in the MGH Cancer Center.
Dr. Brian Nahed was recruited to the MGH Department of Neurosurgery, MGH Brain Tumor Center, and Harvard Medical School in 2011. Dr. Brian Nahed's research focuses on developing the first blood based test to diagnose and monitor brain tumors. In collaboration with Drs. Haber, Maheswaran, and Stott, Dr. Nahed published the first evidence of circulating tumor cells in the blood of patients with glioblastoma. Drs Nahed and Stott run an NIH funded laboratory developing the first blood test for patients with brain tumors.
As the Director of the MGH Neurosurgery Residency Program, he has led neurosurgical education. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the CNS/AANS Executive Committee For Brain Tumors. He is Co-Chair of the CNS Leadership Institute. He is an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Council State Neurological Societies. Dr. Nahed serves as the lead neurotrauma consultant for the National Football League (NFL).
Dr. Nahed is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 217 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian Nahed
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Nahed?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Nahed by calling their office at 617-724-5805. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian Nahed a top-rated expert for Glioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Nahed is classified as an Elite expert for Glioma, 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. Brian Nahed specialize in?
While Dr. Brian Nahed is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Glioblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Brian Nahed participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian Nahed has published 217 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioma. You can view a list of Dr. Brian Nahed's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian Nahed accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian Nahed accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-724-5805 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- AstrocytomaDr. Nahed isElite. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Nahed isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GlioblastomaDr. Nahed isElite. Learn about Glioblastoma.
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- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Nahed isElite. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Distinguished
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Nahed isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Nahed isDistinguished. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Nahed isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Nahed isDistinguished. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
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- Advanced
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- Tissue BiopsyDr. Nahed isAdvanced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Nahed isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Nahed isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
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- Arachnoid CystsDr. Nahed isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Bone TumorDr. Nahed isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.