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Dr. Zoher Ghogawala, MD

Dr. Zoher Ghogawala, MD

Neurosurgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Zoher Ghogawala, MD is a neurosurgeon in Burlington, MA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington and Greenwich Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

41 Mall Rd Burlington, MA 01805

Make an Appointment

(781) 744-8000

Hospital Highlight

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

Dr. Ghogawala 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. Ghogawala 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. Ghogawala's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ghogawala

4.2

29 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
3%
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Melanie Baglio – Jun 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 17, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 29, 2024
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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
Helpful
Rachel Carle – Feb 18, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
EDB – Sep 03, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Charlie – Aug 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dan Braun – Feb 12, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jim Rogato – Oct 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 29, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brookline, MA – Feb 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
NJ – Oct 10, 2018
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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
Helpful
Andrew Weill in Manchester, VT – Sep 23, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Victoria Mattscheck in Lexinington, MA – Jun 20, 2018
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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
Milligan in Stow, MA – Oct 11, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Shady Stanley in Wallingford, CT – Aug 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
June Opper in Stow, MA – Aug 25, 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.

  • Mass Gen Hosp, Neurological Surgery Mass Gen Hosp, General Surgery Mass Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • Mass General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Ghogawala is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center41 Mall Rd Burlington, MA 01805
    1

    Practice

    Lahey Medical Center Peabody1 Essex Center Dr Peabody, MA 01960
    2

    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)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      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

    • Greenwich Hospital

      5 Perryridge Rd
      Greenwich, CT 06830
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

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

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Beverly Hospital

      85 Herrick St
      Beverly, MA 01915
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      View all awards

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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