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Dr. Stephen Saris, MD

Dr. Stephen Saris, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Saris, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boston, MA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Brigham and Women's Hospital and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 342 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (342 reviews)

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

60 Fenwood Rd # 1 Boston, MA 02115

Make an Appointment

(617) 732-6600

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Saris is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Saris 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. Saris specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • 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. Saris' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Saris

4.6

342 ratings, 129 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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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
4 people found this helpful
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E. Berroa – Feb 03, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 12, 2021
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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
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Steve Longa – Dec 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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JB – Nov 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Brittany – Sep 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janice – Sep 10, 2021
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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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Barbara – Sep 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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William – Sep 10, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Shane Butler – Aug 16, 2021
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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
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Jun 30, 2021
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No results
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Jun 04, 2021
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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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Peg – May 21, 2021
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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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Mark – Apr 11, 2021
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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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MARC R GENEREUX – Mar 12, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Mar 12, 2021
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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
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Jim – Mar 05, 2021
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What could be improved
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Feb 22, 2021
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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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Debbie – Feb 19, 2021
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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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Nicole – Feb 09, 2021
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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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Feb 02, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

To provide state of the art neurosurgical care.

biography

Dr. Saris is the most senior, active neurosurgeon in Rhode Island. He began his training with a surgical internship in 1979 at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. The Beth Israel is a major teaching hospital of the Harvard Medical School. After...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • National Institutes Of Health

    1990

  • Mass General Hospital Ma

    Fellowship Hospital, 1981

  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979

  • Boston University

    Undergraduate School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Saris is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center60 Fenwood Rd # 1 Boston, MA 02115
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    Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery of Mansfield

    Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery of Mansfield200 Copeland Dr Mansfield, MA 02048
    2

    Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Center at Foxborough

    Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Center at Foxborough20 Patriot Pl Foxboro, MA 02035
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Brigham and Women's Hospital

      75 Francis St
      Boston, MA 02115
      Recipient of 31
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      84%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Our Lady of Fatima Hospital

      200 High Service Ave
      North Providence, RI 02904
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

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

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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