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Dr. Bob Carter, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 60
Dr. Bob Carter, MD
4.4 (22 Ratings)

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Dr. Bob Carter, MD
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Dr. Bob Carter, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 60
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Bob Carter, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Boston, MA.

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Dr. Carter graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School.Dr. Bob Carter, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Boston, MA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Carter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Carter has experience treating conditions like Cancer of Cerebral Meninges and Meningiomas among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Carter received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Carter's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Carter also speaks French. Dr. Carter is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Destruction of Brain Tumor
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Meningiomas
Destruction of Brain Tumor
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Meningiomas
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Brain Cancer
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Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Pituitary Surgery
Spinal Fusion
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Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carter
4.4
Based on 22 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Jul 13, 2019
I am a California resident that was seeking a Neurosurgeon for a Meningioma. After consulting with Dr. Carter, I decided to travel to Massachusetts General Hospital to have the surgery. His expertise along with his ability to communicate with his patients is exceptional.
Thomas M. Love — Jul 13, 2019
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Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Harvard Medical School-Massachusetts General Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital-Harvard Medical School
    1998
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bob Carter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Carter's profile.

Dr. Carter frequently treats the following conditions: Cancer of Cerebral Meninges and Meningiomas. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Bob Carter, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bob Carter, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA