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December 12, 2023
We know the idea of needing surgery on your brain or spine can be scary, here’s how to find a neurosurgeon who will get you back to feeling your best.
Patient Stories
April 7, 2023
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.
Patient Stories
July 8, 2021
Melrose resident Donald Rosen didn’t notice any of the signs, but the quick actions of his family, first responders and the stroke team at MelroseWakefield Hospital helped save his life when he suffered a stroke earlier this year. Mr. Rosen, 90, was found unresponsive in his home by a family member.
Patient Stories
April 20, 2021
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.
Articles
February 9, 2021
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.
Articles
February 4, 2020
Blue Cross Blue Shield has selected Lowell General Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery, as well as Knee and Hip Surgery, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers® are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to delivering high-quality patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community ...
Patient Stories
August 8, 2019
Nearly 1 year after being attacked by a great white shark, Dr. Lytton returned to Tufts Medical Center to share this story.
Patient Stories
August 3, 2019
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.
Patient Stories
March 21, 2019
After going to a pain management specialist + a chiropractor, + trying various treatment, Lee caught out a spine specialist to help with her spinal stenosis.
Patient Stories
January 4, 2019
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.