The 20 Best Awake Craniotomy Doctors near Burlington, MA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 76 doctor with experience in Awake Craniotomy near Burlington, MA. Of these, 52 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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76 providers found
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Baystate Neurosurgery

    2 Medical Center Dr, 
    Springfield, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Oh is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Oh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Stroke, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Baystate Neurosurgery

    2 Medical Center Dr, 
    Springfield, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Leslie Lyness is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Lyness is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Lyness is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Neurosurgery At South Shore Health

    851 Main Street, Suite 6, 
    South Weymouth, MA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Rahal is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Rahal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Rahal is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Rahal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Awake Craniotomy
    Distinguished in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Boston University Medical Center Radiologists Inc.

    840 Harrison Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Bernstein is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bernstein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Meningioma, Pleurisy, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Bernstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    MGH Brain Tumor Center

    55 Fruit St, Yawkey 9E, Room 9026, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Nahed is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nahed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Nahed is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Smith is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Smith is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rafael Vega is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Vega is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioblastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Craniectomy. Dr. Vega is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Vega is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | Radiology
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery | Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Patel is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Brain Aneurysm, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement. Dr. Patel is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Center For Neuro-Oncology

    450 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pier Peruzzi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Peruzzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Peruzzi is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Peruzzi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Johnson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Subdural Hematoma, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    110 Francis Street, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronnie Alterman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Alterman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Subdural Hematoma, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Alterman is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Alterman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Cahill-Iii is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cahill-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Astrocytoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Cahill-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Rd # 1, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wenya Bi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Bi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Neurosurgery Of Milford

    14 Prospect St Bldg 2, 
    Milford, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Omar Arnaout is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Milford, Massachusetts. Dr. Arnaout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Arnaout is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Curry is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Curry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Curry is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    450 Brookline Ave, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ennio Chiocca is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chiocca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliosarcoma, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Chiocca is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Carlos Fernandez-Del Castillo MD

    15 Parkman St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Pamela Jones is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Hypothalamic Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Rd Fl 1, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rose Du is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Du is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Du is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Referral may be required

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Rd Fl 1, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garth Cosgrove is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Cosgrove is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Seizures, Movement Disorders, Thalamotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Cosgrove is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Awake Craniotomy
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

    41 Mall Rd, 
    Burlington, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joel Passer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Burlington, Massachusetts. Dr. Passer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Awake Craniotomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Passer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    When should I see an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Burlington, 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 an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Burlington, 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 Awake Craniotomy doctors near Burlington, 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 Awake Craniotomy doctors near Burlington, 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 an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Burlington, 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 Awake Craniotomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Awake Craniotomy 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 an Awake Craniotomy doctor near Burlington, 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 Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy 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 Awake Craniotomy doctors near Burlington, MA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Awake Craniotomy 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 an Awake Craniotomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Awake Craniotomy 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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