4.7
12 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Joseph R. Madsen, MD, is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Boston Children’s Hospital, where he holds the Webster Family Chair in Neurosurgery and Neuroengineering and directs the Epilepsy Surgery Program. An Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School, he specializes in conditions such as epilepsy and hydrocephalus, with a focus on innovative, multidisciplinary approaches that integrate engineering and computational methods into clinical care. Dr. Madsen earned his medical degree through the Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology and completed his surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital. His research, conducted through the Neurodynamics Laboratory, centers on understanding brain function and improving surgical outcomes for children with complex neurological disorders.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 45 years of experience
- 23 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - - Boston, Ma
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 20 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Department of Neurology
300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115 Tel: (617) 919-5323
Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| 45 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, French, Hindi | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Boston , MA | Cambridge , MA | Natick , MA | Boston , MA |
| Med School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine | Med School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joseph Madsen
Medical Specialties
Joseph Madsen has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Joseph Madsen has the following 20 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
Joseph Madsen holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - - Boston, Ma in 1982.
Residency
Completed their residency at Massachusetts General Hospital Program, Beth Israel Hospital (1981-1982), Mass General Hospital in 1983, Beth Israel Hospital in 1982, Massachusetts General Hospital in 1982, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - - Boston, MA in 1981.
Medical School
Graduated from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts in 1981.
NPI Number
Joseph Madsen's NPI number is 1538149687.
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- Joseph Madsen is affiliated with Boston Childrens Hospital.
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- Joseph Madsen's office is located at 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.
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