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Dr. Rafael Vega, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 43
Dr. Rafael Vega, MD
5.0 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Rafael Vega, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 43
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Rafael Vega, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Rafael Vega, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Boston, MA. Dr. Vega currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Vega has experience treating conditions like Brain Cancer and Cerebral Edema among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Vega received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Vega's office accepts new patients. Dr. Vega also speaks Spanish. Dr. Vega is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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These providers are on the medical staff of Tufts Medical Center
These providers are on the medical staff of Tufts Medical Center.
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Brain Surgery
Brain Cancer
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Cerebral Edema
Chiari Malformation Type 1
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cranial Trauma
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anemia
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Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Breast Lump
Cerebrovascular Disease
Coagulation Disorders
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Epilepsy
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Hemophilia
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lung Cancer
Meningiomas
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Stroke
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Traumatic Cerebral Edema
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Laparotomy
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
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Bone Cancer
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Brain Aneurysm
Brain Disorders
Breast Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
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Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
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Cholangiocarcinoma
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Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Eye Cancer
Herniated Disc
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
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Spine Disorders
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Stomach Cancer
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Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Excision of Facial Bone
Liver Biopsy
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Skull Base Surgery
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Stereotactic Neurosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Thoracentesis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Locations

  1. 1 Beith Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
    110 Francis St Ste 3B, Boston, MA 02215
  2. 2 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

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Jul 18, 2024
HE IS SENT FROM HEAVEN. HE SAVED MY LIFE. HE'S ONE OF THE MOST COMPASSIONATE DOCTORS THAT YOU'll EVER MEET.
Vera — Jul 18, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Oncology
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Cancer Research
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University-Medical College Of Virginia
    2018
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    2019
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael Vega, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Vega's profile.

Dr. Vega frequently treats the following conditions: Brain Cancer and Cerebral Edema. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rafael Vega, MD is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Vega, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA