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Dr. Peter Dempsey, MD

Dr. Peter Dempsey, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Dempsey, MD is a neurosurgeon in Burlington, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

41 Mall Rd Burlington, MA 01805

Make an Appointment

(781) 744-5171

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dempsey is affiliated with Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington Burlington, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Dempsey is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dempsey specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dempsey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dempsey

3.7

12 ratings, 8 with a written review
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4 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 20, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
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Deborah Meehan – Dec 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Anonymous – Jul 13, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Gary M – Oct 21, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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heyjude – Oct 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 25, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lowell, MA – Oct 05, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Kevin R in Beverly, MA – Jan 21, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We are here to take care of what matters most, you. Lahey Health offers access to board-certified specialists in nearly every medical specialty and more than 75 primary care practices in over 30 communities providing you with the full continuum of care, all close to home.

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Dartmouth-hitchcock M C, Neurological Surgery Dartmouth-hitchcock M C, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Pittsburgh

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • Dartmouth-hitchcock Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Dempsey is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center41 Mall Rd Burlington, MA 01805
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington

      45 Mall Rd
      Burlington, MA 01803
      Recipient of 41
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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