Dr. James D. Rabinov, MD | Boston, MA | Neurologist

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Dr. James Rabinov is a neurologist with 37 years of experience treating conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. He earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he developed expertise in neurological care.

Dr. Rabinov practices at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He specializes in treating complex vascular conditions of the brain, including cerebral aneurysms and vascular malformations. His diagnostic expertise includes performing carotid and cerebral angiograms to evaluate blood vessel health in the brain. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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16 Ratings
37 years of experience
17 insurance plans accepted
Massachusetts General Hospital
10 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 board certification
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1 office location
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I was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm at MGH. I saw this physician who was sarcastic and condescending. I went elsewhere and had excellent treatment. I would nor recommend him to any family member or a friend.

July 22nd, 2020

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Dr. Rabinov provided me with a second opinion on my complex case. I got in to see him quickly and he offered a valuable perspective. He was kind and compassionate. Highly recommended.

March 4th, 2020

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Very intelligent and kind

August 11th, 2019

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One of the best doctors I have ever seen! Dr. Rabinov clearly explained my condition and treatment options. He also answered all my questions (and my family’s questions) promptly and thoroughly. As a current physician in training, I have met and worked with many doctors, none of which as brilliant or with as incredible bedside manner as Dr. Rabinov.

October 24th, 2018

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we had trouble getting to see this physician because of insurance issues. When we finally saw him he did little to explain my condition. He told me this type of aneurysm was not a type he could treat. I went elsewhere and had a great treatment and have done fine.

December 12th, 2017

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To the others who are reviewing: Are you sure you're talking about the same doctor? I had an aneurysm in my internal carotid artery. Dr. Rabinov coiled and stented it a few weeks ago. Everything went very well, and his bedside manner was excellent. I've been to a number of doctors over the years as I've moved around and switched insurance, and they've run the gamut from excellent to piss-poor. Dr. Rabinov is one of the few I've put in the "excellent" category.

October 10th, 2017

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Run as fast as you can away from him

January 16th, 2015

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This doctor is arrogant and rude. He did little to comfort me or my family when I was facing serious surgery. I got a second opinion and got great care at another hospital.

January 10th, 2015

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I agree with other reviews. This doctor is horrible. He did not care about me or my family. He did not answer questions. I went elsewhere and had excellent information and care. I would not send family to this doctor

September 28th, 2014

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This doctor is dangerous. He operated on my sister 3 times and the third time she died. He was evasive about the complication and he seemed to make a big mistake that the other doctors agreed.

May 23rd, 2014

Dr. James David Rabinov

55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114

Tel: (617) 643-1201


Dr. James David Rabinov, MD	Sharon L Levine	Dr. Danilo Alejandro Rojas Velasquez	Dr. Salin Abraham Dahlben
Neurology	Nurse Practitioner	Psychiatry	Psychiatry

3 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)
37 Years of Experience		9 Years of Experience	57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
			Speaks English
Boston , MA	Boston , MA	Needham , MA	Chestnut Hill , MA
Med School: BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE		Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine	Med School: Universidade Federal Do Rio De Janeiro (Ufrj) Faculdade De Medicina
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BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1989

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