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Dr. Bob Carter, MD

Dr. Bob Carter, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Bob Carter, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boston, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

55 Fruit St Ste 506 Boston, MA 02114
Telehealth available

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Dr. Carter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Carter

4.4
22 ratings, 5 with a written review
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I Treated Somewhere Else
Overall, I found this office in disarray. I was unable to access a record of notes of ANY visits I had with this provider. When I would call, often there was a recording and messages would go unanswered. Follow-ups AND referrals were NEVER made. I decided it was prudent to treat elsewhere.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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EM – Jan 25, 2024
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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.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Thomas M. Love – Jul 13, 2019
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Dr. Carter and his team are great. He operated on me in 2018 and changed my life. I don't say that lightly. I was diagnosed with a rare tumor in my left temporal lobe. Dr. Carter operated on me in 2018. He exercises great judgement and direction. If you are looking for a brain surgeon with great bedside manger, meet him and the team. I also want to say that the entire MGH team from pre-surgery to post operative care was spectacular. His team goes above and beyond.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 25, 2019
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My son was a patient of Dr. Carter at UCSD....we had a wonderful experience with him. I would travel there if or when necessary so he could continue my son's care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Carla Parra / Jordan Conner in La Jolla , CA – Feb 08, 2019
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Dr. Carter is exceptionally talented!! He was able to remove 99.9 percent of my epidermoid tumor, without impacting the nerves surrounded it. The other neurosurgeons that I had consulted with had estimated that they could remove about 80 percent of it, and a second surgery would be needed to remove the remaining 20 percent later down the line. Kudos to Dr. Carter and his staff! Couldn't be more pleased.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Kimberly A. in Northbridge, MA – Jun 28, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Carter's goal is to try to help patients navigate the complexities of treatment for brain tumor and brain vascular lesions. By focusing on a multidisciplinary strategy with outstanding colleagues at Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts...read more

biography

Bob S. Carter is Professor and Chief of Neurosurgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital, where he specializes in the treatment of primary brain tumors and complex intracranial surgery for skull base and vascular lesions. Dr. Carter trained at...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital-harvard Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • Harvard Medical School-massachusetts General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Office55 Fruit St Ste 506 Boston, MA 02114
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