Neurosurgical Spine Service

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Please call the Coordinator at 617-732-6600 or submit a request through our secure online form.

Experts in Diagnosing and Treating Spinal Disorders

The Neurosurgical Spine Service at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care for our patients. Our team of surgeons, physician assistants and nurse practitioners work with colleagues in physical medicine, neurology, pain management, and other specialties to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of spinal disorders, ranging from herniated discs to complex spinal reconstruction for tumors and deformity.

If surgery is required, we can call on our expertise in a wide range of surgical procedures, including:

  • Minimally invasive spine surgery
  • Arthroplasty (motion-preserving surgery) for joint reconstruction or replacement
  • Complex spinal reconstruction
  • Removal of spinal cord tumors

We offer appointments at the following Massachusetts locations:

  • Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA
  • Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Brigham and Women’s Neurosurgery of Milford, MA
  • Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery of South Weymouth, MA
  • Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Foxborough)
  • Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Pembroke)
  • Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center (Westwood)
  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Outpatient Center at Framingham in Framingham, MA

View contact information and directions for each of our locations.

Conditions and Disorders

Conditions our surgeons commonly treat include:

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Diagnosis and Treatment

Our surgeons are experts in a full range of treatment options for disorders of the spine. Surgical treatments for these conditions include:

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Our Surgeons

Tracy Ansay, MD

Tracy Ansay, MD

Neurosurgeon

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John Chi, MD, MPH

John Chi, MD, MPH

Director, Neurosurgical Spinal Oncology

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Marc Christensen, MD, PhD

Marc Christensen, MD, PhD

Neurosurgeon

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Kurtus Dafford, MD

Kurtus Dafford, MD

Neurosurgeon

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Kevin T. Huang, MD

Kevin T. Huang, MD

Neurosurgeon

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Yi Lu, MD, PhD

Yi Lu, MD, PhD

Co-Director, Adult Spinal Deformity and Scoliosis Program

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Michael Mooney, MD

Michael Mooney, MD

Director, Clinical Care Redesign

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Jason P. Rahal, MD

Jason P. Rahal, MD

Neurosurgeon

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Stephen Saris, MD

Stephen Saris, MD

Neurosurgeon

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James H. Stephen, MD, MENG

James H. Stephen, MD, MENG

Neurosurgeon

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Hasan A. Zaidi, MD

Hasan A. Zaidi, MD

Co-Director, Adult Spinal Deformity and Scoliosis Program

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Additional Resources

  • To make an appointment, please call 617-732-6600 or submit a request through our secure online form
  • Explore resources for patients and families
  • Browse answers to neurosurgical patients' frequently asked questions

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