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Dr. Herbert Cares, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 88
Dr. Herbert Cares, MD
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Dr. Herbert Cares, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Newton Lower Falls, MA.
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Dr. Herbert Cares, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 88
Newton Lower Falls, MA
Accepting new patients
63 years of experience
Dr. Herbert Cares, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Newton Lower Falls, MA.

About

Dr. Cares graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Herbert Cares, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Newton Lower Falls, MA and has 63 years experience. Dr. Cares currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital. At present, Dr. Cares received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Cares's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cares is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Low Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Back Pain
Cervical Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Spondylolisthesis
Radiculopathy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Myelopathy
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Hydrocephalus
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities

Insurance Accepted

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  • MVP Health Care PPO
    MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Preferred Blue PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Maines Choice - Standard HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Complete PPO Plus
    Complete HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Surgical Neurology Inc.
    2000 Washington St Ste 220, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cares
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Based on 2 Reviews
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1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Jul 06, 2024
I had back surgery several years ago and my back couldn’t be better. He was all I could have asked for in a surgeon.
Frank Koudelka — Jul 06, 2024
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Herbert Cares, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cares's profile.

Dr. Herbert Cares, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Herbert Cares, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / MEDICAL CENTER
    1963
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St, Newton, MA

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