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Nirav Patel, MD, Neurosurgery, Boston, MA

Nirav J Patel MD FAANS

Neurosurgery•Boston, MA

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, Skull Base

Director Brain AVM Program. Cerebrovascular, Endovasular and Skull Base Neurosurgeon, Assitant professor Harvard Medical School.

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  • 75 Francis StBoston, MA 02115

  • Phone+1 617-525-8128

  • Fax+1 617-713-3050

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Summary

  • Dr. Nirav Patel is a neurosurgeon at Harvard Medical School, practicing at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is an expert in brain AVM treatment, brain bypass and aneurysm repair. His patients are friends for life.

    Director of the Brain AVM program treating patients from around the world and advancing knowledge in cerebrovascular disease.

    • Mom of four cured of rare, fatal condition after life-saving encounter

    Two years ago, Nicole Haight was diagnosed with AVM, a rare, dire condition of tangled blood vessels in the brain. She feared leaving her four young children be

Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2014 - 2016
  • Macquarie University - Sydney Australia, M.K Morgan director
    Macquarie University - Sydney Australia, M.K Morgan directorCerebrovascular Neurosurgery, 2011 - 2012
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2005 - 2011
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsInternship, Transitional Year, 2004 - 2005
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2012 - 2027
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2008 - 2021
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Syed’s AVM Treatment Story | Mass General Brigham
    Syed’s AVM Treatment Story | Mass General BrighamSeptember 30th, 2026
  • How to Prevent a Brain Aneurysm
    How to Prevent a Brain AneurysmNovember 18th, 2025
  • 30 Years of Data: Lead and Other Environmental Toxins Linked to CVD Deaths in U.S., United Kingdom
    30 Years of Data: Lead and Other Environmental Toxins Linked to CVD Deaths in U.S., United KingdomOctober 31st, 2022

Professional Memberships

External Links

  • NBC news https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/mom-of-four-cured-of-rare-fatal-condition-after-life-saving-encounter-163853381822

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