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Dr. Mina Safain, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 42
Dr. Mina Safain, MD
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Dr. Mina Safain, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Melrose, MA.
Dr. Mina Safain, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Mina Safain, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 42
Melrose, MA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mina Safain, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Melrose, MA.
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About Dr. Mina Safain, MD

Dr. Safain graduated from Yale School of Medicine and completed a residency at Tufts Medical Center - Neurosurgery. Dr. Mina Safain, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Melrose, MA. Dr. Safain currently practices at MelroseWakefield Hospital Neurosurgery and is affiliated with Melrosewakefield Hospital and Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Safain has experience treating conditions like Benign Neoplasm of Brain, Pituitary Gland Cancer, Spinal Cord Injury, Pituitary Tumor, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Hypothalamus Cancer and Radiculopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Safain's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Safain also speaks Arabic. Dr. Safain is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Where Dr. Mina Safain, MD Sees Patients

Experience and Background Check

Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Spinal Cord Injury
Pituitary Tumor
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Hypothalamus Cancer
Radiculopathy
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Stenosis
Back Pain
Myelopathy
Herniated Disc
Posterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Meningiomas
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Broken Neck
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spinal Fusion
Low Back Pain
Brain Cancer
Spondylolisthesis
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Spinal Discectomy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Cerebrovascular Disease
Upper Back Pain
Brain Aneurysm
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Brain Surgery
Neuroplasty of Extremity
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Neuroplasty
Scoliosis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Spine Deformities
Chiari's Deformity
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Metastasis
Brain Tumor
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Congenital Brain Malformations
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Dropfoot
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Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Myelomalacia
Neck Pain
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Neurostimulation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial

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Mar 07, 2026
Dr Safain and his PA were extremely personable and responsive to my issues. Couldn't have been easier to work with and seemed to care on a personal level. The staff at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital was also outstanding during my stay.
— Mar 07, 2026
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Medicare
  • UniCare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Select
    Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • Fallon Community Health Plan
  • Medicaid of Massachusetts
  • Commonwealth Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • UnitedHealthCare
  • Humana
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred Basic Plan HMO
    Tufts Senior Care Options HMO-SNP
    Tufts Health Plans
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MassHealth
  • USA Managed Care Organization

Meet Dr. Mina Safain, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Mina Safain, MD is a neurosurgeon in Melrose, MA. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Yale School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Tufts Medical Center - Neurosurgery
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Tufts Medical Center - Neurosurgery
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital - Neurosurgery-Pituitary and Neuroendoscopy
Fellowship Hospital
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FAQs About Dr. Safain's Practice

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

Dr. Safain frequently treats the following conditions: Benign Neoplasm of Brain, Pituitary Gland Cancer, Spinal Cord Injury, Pituitary Tumor, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Hypothalamus Cancer and Radiculopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mina Safain, MD is affiliated with Melrosewakefield Hospital and Tufts Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Mina Safain, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospitals Where Dr. Mina Safain, MD Practices

  • Melrosewakefield Hospital

    585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA

  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, Boston, MA

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