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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.

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12 Ratings
45 years of experience
23 insurance plans accepted
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - - Boston, Ma
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1 specialty
21 areas of expertise
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I cant say enough about Dr. Madsen, he is my hero. My daughter, Megan, was diagnosed with a very large brain tumor at 17 mos of age and the other doctors gave her no hope of coming thru, Dr. Madsen performed the 6 hour surgery and my daughter came out with no complications. He saved my daughters life and I owe my life to this man. If it wasnt for Dr. Madsen my daughter wouldnt be here today!!

February 5th, 2012

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Thanks to Dr. Madsen, my little girl is where she is today. She was diagnosed with an arachnoid cyst during pregnancy and Dr. Madsen placed a shunt when she was 2 months old sucessfully and has also done one tough revision since. Him and his team are amazing in every way! Because of them she is happy, healthy and excelling everyday! Without him and his team I don't think she would be where she is today! I would love to move us somewhere warm and sunny everyday but not unless I could move them with me : ). I highly recommend Dr. Madsen and Dr. Smith for the best care in Boston!

July 19th, 2011

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This Doctor saved my son's life. He is an amazing Doctor who knew my sons condition without even needing an xray, when 3 other Doctor's misdiagnosed his conditon. He was facing brain damage or near death, by the time I took him to see Dr Madsen, after 3 months of being told everything other than his conditon. He had not soft spot at birth. He was diagnosed with premature suture closing. The operation was a success and no brain damage at all. My son was placed on a respirator during the operation, but Dr Madsen seen him through. I owe my life to this man. This was 16 years ago. Today my son Rashard Perry is a straight A student, in college level honor classes and Valedictorian of his school. Truly a brainiac, Blessed & gifted. "We are forever grateful for the work this Doctor done in saving his life". Our gratitude is beyond the words. God Bless you Dr Madsen. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts !

May 20th, 2011

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Boston Childrens Hospital

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American Board of Neurological Surgery

Neurological Surgery

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Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2025, Expired

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - - Boston, Ma1982

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Beth Israel Hospital (1981-1982)

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Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

Harvard Medical School, Boston, MassachusettsGraduated in 1981

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