Department

Neurosurgery

We provide expert and compassionate care to our patients of all ages, whether you need nonsurgical intervention, minimally invasive surgeries, or have a complex case.

Through our innovative technology, the latest surgical methods, and multidisciplinary partnerships across the hospital, our team of neurosurgeons delivers the best treatment for you and your family.

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Leading Expertise

Cutting-Edge Deep Brain Stimulation

Our expert team provides brain implants for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and dystonia — offering personalized state-of-the-art care to help reduce symptoms.

Non-Invasive Brain Pressure Monitoring

In partnership with MIT, we’ve developed an innovative, surgery-free method to measure intracranial pressure — offering a more accessible option for patients with brain injuries.

Nationally Certified Stroke Center

At our Joint Commission–certified Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, our skilled multidisciplinary team delivers the highest standards of stroke care.

BMC Neurosurgery is recognized as “High-Performing” by U.S. News & World Report

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Meet Our 2025 Top Doc Neurosurgeons

Our best-in-class providers are reshaping neurosurgical care with innovative treatments, unparalleled expertise, and a commitment to personalized patient care.
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Assembling a World-Class Skull Base Surgery Team to Provide Complex Care for All

BMC’s neurosurgery and ENT specialists work together to perform advanced skull base surgeries that others often consider inoperable. Their collaborative approach is giving patients new hope — and real results.

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Functional Neurosurgery

When a neurological disorder disrupts your daily life, our team can provide state-of-the-art treatment and compassionate care to help you get back to your life.

Neuro-Oncology

Brain and spine tumors need a comprehensive and personalized approach. Our neurosurgeons who specialize in cancer care work across the hospital to provide the best care possible.

Pediatric Neurosurgery

We have extensive experience in pediatric neurosurgery, using state-of-the-art techniques and compassion to provide expert care and guidance during a potentially difficult time.

Skull Base Surgery Program

Our neurosurgeons treat both cancerous and benign skull base tumors, offering the latest surgeries, as well as non-surgical options, to help you achieve your best quality of life.

Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

We provide comprehensive surgical treatment for all spine-related conditions, including less invasive surgical techniques that lead to faster recovery times and reduced pain.

Vascular Neurosurgery

Cerebrovascular issues can quickly become a life-threatening problem. Our team of expert surgeons can provide quick and highly specialized diagnoses and treatment.

Education and Training

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Neurosurgery Residency

The combined Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center–Boston Medical Center Neurosurgical Residency Program offers seven years of training at three of New England’s busiest hospitals — BIDMC, BMC, and Boston Children’s Hospital — during which residents rotate between hospitals to treat complex neurologic conditions.

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Neurosurgery Pre-Residency Fellowship

Boston Medical Center’s neurosurgery pre-residency program offers hands-on clinical experience working alongside neurosurgeons and neurocritical care specialists, preparing fellows to become future neurosurgery residents.

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It’s rewarding to try and foster growth in neurosurgery skills among all these trainees aspiring to be neurosurgeons. Emanuela Binello, MD, PhD, ScD, FAANS
Dr. Binello’s Journey to Neurosurgery

Summer Program in Neuroscience

The Summer Program in Neuroscience (SPIN) at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is an immersive 8-week experience designed for undergraduates interested in neuroscience, medicine, and biomedical research. Participants gain hands-on experience and an enhanced understanding of the brain, medicine, neuroscience, and neuroscience research.

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Neurosurgery Department
725 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
Suite 7C
Shapiro Center
617.638.8992

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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