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A Tufts Medical Center patient since childhood, Emily Roach has undergone multiple brain and orthopedic surgeries to treat fibrous dysplasia. Now she’s a proud member of Team Tufts MC—running the Boston Marathon to help other patients thrive.

Alex Cabrera was leaving school on a sunny day near the end of his eighth-grade year when he was hit by a car. The Waltham native had to be airlifted to Tufts Medical Center and by morning was undergoing life-saving brain surgery.

For years, glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, has frustrated scientists and researchers. But while there is no known cure for this deadly disease, new, cutting-edge research may provide a life-prolonging option for glioblastoma patients and their families.

Tufts MC Neurosurgeons Honored by the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology for innovation in Hydrocephalus treatment.

For about a year, Joseline Chen had a noise in her left ear. She describes it as a heartbeat-like sound and a “whoosh,” making it hard to hear. It gave her headaches and made her physically weak.

James Kryzanski, MD, Co-Chief of the Division of Spinal Surgery at Tufts Medical Center, explains the unique approach his team takes to control pain during spinal fusion.

Learn more about spinal aneshtesia from Dr. James Kryzanski, Co-Chief of the Division of Spinal Surgery.

Nearly 1 year after being attacked by a great white shark, Dr. Lytton returned to Tufts Medical Center to share this story.

Tom Doyle has mastered the art of turning the negative to positive. After a br diagnosis, he found the best team possible - Dr. Lechan and the Neuroendocrine Program team at Tufts MC.

Tufts Medical Center neurosurgeons saved Christian's life in Boston after an accident during dangerous game Christian played with his brother, Corey.

After going to a pain management specialist + a chiropractor, + trying various treatment, Lee caught out a spine specialist to help with her spinal stenosis.

Phillipe doesn’t like to sit still. An architect at a firm in Boston’s Seaport, he’s used to being on the move – at work, at home and at the gym. In early 2018, he was forced to slow down when a debilitating back injury interfered with his busy life.