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Dr. Joel Passer, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 38
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Dr. Joel Passer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Burlington, MA.
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Dr. Joel Passer, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 38
Burlington, MA
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Dr. Joel Passer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Burlington, MA.

About

Dr. Passer graduated from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Joel Passer, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Burlington, MA. Dr. Passer currently practices at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and are affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington. Dr. Passer has experience treating conditions like Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Chiari Malformation Type 1 and Chiari's Deformity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Passer received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Passer's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Passer accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Brain Injury
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Hypothalamus Cancer
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Thoracic Spine Fracture
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Moyamoya Disease
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Post-Traumatic Coma
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Schwannomatosis
Scoliosis
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Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neurostimulator Implantation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Locations

  1. 1 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
    41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Passer
3.8
Based on 5 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Jul 28, 2023
I had been referred to him for cavernous malformation in my brain and he went over all of my MRI results thoroughly and answered all my questions and concerns. Very caring and a fantastic bedside manner.
Jessica — Jul 28, 2023
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Neurosurgery
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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Passer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Passer's profile.

Dr. Passer frequently treats the following conditions: Cancer of Cerebral Meninges, Chiari Malformation Type 1 and Chiari's Deformity. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Passer, MD is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

    45 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA