Summary

Dr. Lissa Baird is the Director of Neurosurgical Oncology in the Department of Neurosurgery. She specializes in the care of children with neurological disorders of the brain and spine, with specific expertise in brain and spinal cord tumors, cerebrovascular malformations, and skull base neurosurgery. Dr. Baird has expertise utilizing neuro-endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques to treat brain tumors, hydrocephalus, and cerebral cysts. She also cares for children with complex spine disorders. She was previously Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery and Director of Pediatric Surgical Neuro-Oncology at Oregon Health & Science University/Doernbecher Children's Hospital before returning to Boston to join the Department of Neurosurgery and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Center at Boston Children’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Dr. Baird received her medical degree from Columbia University, followed by residency and chief residency at UC San Diego Medical Center. She completed fellowship training in skull base and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at LSU Health Science Center and pediatric neurosurgery at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Baird is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery. Her scientific research has focused on neuro-oncology and clinical outcomes of children with brain tumors. She is an author for several national clinical guidelines for the practice of pediatric neurosurgery, is actively involved in national scientific and leadership committees, and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 22 years of experience
  • 39 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Lissa Baird has 2 locations

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

Department of Neurosurgery

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Neurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological SurgeryNeurological Surgery
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4.8 
22 Years of Experience 36 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: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lissa Baird

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Options
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Integra
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Lissa Baird has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Lissa Baird has the following area of expertise

  • Neurosurgical Procedures

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Lissa Baird holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

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 in 2012.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of California, San Diego in 2011.

Medical School

Graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in 2004.

NPI Number

Lissa Baird's NPI number is 1508095019.

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Lissa Baird's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
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