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Dr. Liliana Goumnerova, MD

Dr. Liliana Goumnerova, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Liliana Goumnerova, MD is a pediatric neurosurgery specialist in Boston, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1980. She is affiliated with medical facilities Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6364

Care Philosophy

"Growing up as the child of a Bulgarian diplomat during the Cold War, I was raised all over the world and was taught to value education and independence. 

When I left Bulgaria for medical school in ..."

- Dr. Liliana Goumnerova, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Goumnerova specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Goumnerova's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goumnerova

4.1
9 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Made a Scary Surgery Amazing
Dr Guomnerova and her team operated on me 8 years ago when I was in my late teens. Every appointment I had with her she made me feel incredible comfortable. The surgery was successful and cured my decade of migraines. As an older teen in a pediatric office she made me feel very comfortable and treated me like and adult. I can’t recommend Doc Guomnerova more, especially if you have a teen needing neurosurgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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MRoseL – Jan 04, 2025
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Former patient from Boston Children’s hospital
Dr. Goumnova is the absolute best neurosurgeon. I worked with her for many years as a patient from new born until about 20ish when she did my last shunt revision. One of the best doctors a patient or family could ask to have on their case. She always had a way to make me feel at ease during the worst time of my life when I’d have to go in for a “tune up”. I would 10/10 recommend. I can not thank her enough for her outstanding bedside manner and overall care she provided as my neurosurgeon.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 12, 2023
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Dr. Goumnerova is not only the best pediatric neurosurgeon, she was amazing before, during and after my son's surgery for a brain tumor. Kept us continually updated, well informed, she is extremely knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and an amazing person. We highly recommend her ??.
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
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Vivian Macedo – Nov 06, 2020
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I have a brain cavernoma on my brain stem and at 12 I had a hemmorage. The cavernoma is in an inoperable spot and This wonderful woman saved my life. She Performed an extremely difficult surgery on me with 50/50 chance of paralization. I’m happy to report the surgery went amazingly well and I am now 33 years old without deficits. I am so very grateful for her and all the loving staff at Boston children’s hospital and always will be. Thank you Lillian.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Rachael S – Aug 03, 2020
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Arrogant and not a decent person. As a surgeon she’s fine-as long as things go well. When things don’t go as planned, she can become cruel, dismissive, and deceptive, and will do anything to save her skin. If things go wrong she won’t necessarily put your child’s well being first. She is known to badmouth surgeons at other institutions, but there are better options out there for your child, including at BCH. Please be careful with this choice-don’t be fooled by her stature or her bluster.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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About Me

care philosophy

Growing up as the child of a Bulgarian diplomat during the Cold War, I was raised all over the world and was taught to value education and independence. 

When I left Bulgaria for medical school in 1977, I could not return to...read more

biography

I am a pediatric neurosurgeon committed to the best possible outcomes for children with brain tumors at Boston Children's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and through my efforts to raise standards of care here and abroad.

I...read more

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

  • Neurosurgery

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  • David Mahoney Institute Of Neurosciene, University Of Pennsylvania, Neuroscience Research

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • Hospital For Sick Children, Pediatric Neurosurgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • Hospital For Sick Childrn University Toronto

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • University Of Ottowa, Neurosurgery

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • University Ottawa

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • Saint Joseph's Health Centre

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • St Josephs Hosp-u Toronto

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • St Josephs Hospital University Toronto

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980

  • Medical Academy

    Undergraduate School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Boston Children's Hospital300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Boston Children's Hospital

    300 Longwood Ave
    Boston, MA 02115

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    450 Brookline Ave
    Boston, MA 02215
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