Summary

Dr. Craig Lillehei is a surgeon with five decades of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lillehei completed his residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he trained in general surgery as well as anatomic and clinical pathology. He furthered his expertise through fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital in surgery research and at Boston Children's Hospital in pediatric surgery. Dr. Lillehei is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Lillehei practices at Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He specializes in treating children with ventral hernias and congenital chest wall disorders, including pectus excavatum. His surgical expertise includes hernia repair procedures specifically designed for pediatric patients and surgical pathology work. Patients rate Dr. Lillehei 4.5 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 50 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, MA
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 35 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Department of Surgery

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Craig Lillehei

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • MVP Health Care - HMO
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Craig Lillehei has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Craig Lillehei has the following 35 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Coarctation
  • Aortic Diseases
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis
  • Blood Clot (Thrombosis)
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Coronary Disease
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Embolism
  • Heart Aneurysm
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Percutaneous Arterial Septic Defect (ASD) Closure
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Restorative Proctocolectomy
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease
  • Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Ventricular Septal Defects

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

Craig Lillehei holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, MA in 1986, Children's Hospital, Boston, Fellow:Pediatric Surgery in 1984, and Mass General Hospital, Research Fellow:Surgery in 1980.

Residency

Completed their residency at Mass Gen Hosp, General Surgery; Mass Gen Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital Program, Massachusetts General Hospital in 1983, Massachusetts General Hospital in 1982, Massachusetts General Hospital in 1977, Massachusetts General Hospital in 1977, Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston, MA in 1976, and Mass General Hospital, Intern:Surgery in 1976.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts in 1976.

NPI Number

Craig Lillehei's NPI number is 1285653766.

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Where is Craig Lillehei's office located?
Craig Lillehei's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
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Craig Lillehei speaks English.
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