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
  • 4.7
  • 45 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - - Boston, Ma
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 21 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

Office Location

Department of Neurology

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
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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Joseph Madsen, MDDr. Joseph G Kozikowski, MDDr. Charles Pierre CouturierDr. Eric Jesse Chalif
Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
45 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Boston , MACAMBRIDGE , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joseph Madsen

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • 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
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Joseph Madsen has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Joseph Madsen has the following 21 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Injuries
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Cancer
  • Craniotomy
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Intracerebral Hemorrhage (Bleeding In The Brain)
  • Laminectomy
  • Muscle Spasticity
  • Neural Tube Defects
  • Neurosurgery
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
  • Ulcerative Colitis

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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