
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Christopher J Stapleton
Dr. Christopher Stapleton is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital. A graduate of the Harvard Medical School, he completed his neurosurgery residency and endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Mass General. He also completed an advanced cerebrovascular surgery fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His clinical specialization encompasses the evaluation and surgical and endovascular management of cerebral and spinal vascular pathologies, including arteriovenous malformations, brain aneurysms, carotid artery disease, cavernous malformations, cerebral hemorrhage, dural arteriovenous fistulae, and ischemic stroke.
Locations
- Massachusetts General Neurosurgery Clinic
- 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 7th Floor, Suite 745, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-591-1114
- fax: 617-643-4115
- Massachusetts General Acute Care Neurosurgery Clinic
- 15 Parkman Street, Wang Building, Suite 835, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-726-1002
- fax: 617-643-4113
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Illinois at Chicago, Cerebrovascular Surgery, 2019
- Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurosurgery, 2018
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Research Fellow -Neurovascular, 2016
- Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 2011
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2022
Insurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicaid VT
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- NH Healthy Families
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
128 ratings, 43 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 3/2/2026
I was lucky to see Dr. Stapleton. He gave me expert advice snd guidance.
- Reviewed on 3/1/2026
Exceptional care
- Reviewed on 2/15/2026
He made me feel comfortable to be able to talk and listen to him. Very kind and patient to my answers and questions
- Reviewed on 2/9/2026
Dr. Stapleton was excellent. He made me feel reassured, heard and respected.
- Reviewed on 1/18/2026
Dr Stapleton was very professional polite and knowledgeable about my medical issues. He answered all my questions and was pleasant and put me at ease
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
It was the first time having an appt with him & I found him very warm & personable & understanding.
- Reviewed on 12/22/2025
I was truly grateful for the appt with Dr. Stapleton and his NP that day. They were kind, professional and answered all my questions and concerns. I felt much better about my condition and the care I need for it.
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
Dr. Stapleton is a godsend: extraordinarily knowledgeable, patient, and kind. The same can be said of his team. I've never before experienced medical care at this level, this high-quality and simply "a pleasure."
- Reviewed on 12/21/2025
Dr Stapleton was very kind to my disabled daughter, deftly and in general very open, personable and candid. I was very impressed by his thought process re next steps and the clarity with which he discussed them. He was able both to address my daughter's concerns as well as address my specific technical questions. I can't imagine a better encounter.
- Reviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr Stapleton is very helpful. He describes issues and treatment in a clear manner and listens to patients with empathy. Overall good beside manner. I feel he's a very good doctor.
- Reviewed on 12/14/2025
Dr Stapleton has been very kind and thorough. He explains my issues in a manner that is easy to understand and comprehensive. I respect his knowledge and would recommend him to others.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
My visit with Dr. Stapleton was extremely reassuring. He was a very patient and careful listener. He was also extremely reassuring once I'd gone over my medical history, which actually parts of which are not included in the written report. He spent a very long time with me, even though he had an emergency call. He never showed one second of impatience. He was kind, he was compassionate, he was reassuring, and I recommend him 100%. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 12/8/2025
Dr Stapleton took my concerns seriously, discussed, in detail, three options, answered all of my questions, and respected my decision
- Reviewed on 11/16/2025
Excellent Doctor
- Reviewed on 11/17/2025
Dr. Stapleton was very informative, very kind, and thoughtful, and his explanation of everything was very in-depth and understandable as a lay person to me.
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr. Stapleton is extremely knowledgeable, very patient, and has a superb bedside manner.
- Reviewed on 11/8/2025
Dr. Stapleton is an excellent communicator. He came across as warm and personable which is not always easy to accomplish in a virtual visit. He explained my condition in a manner I could understand and explained the possible options and next steps well. I felt very confident in his care.
- Reviewed on 10/19/2025
Provider listened carefully to me, was patient, and answered my questions to my satisfaction.
- Reviewed on 10/14/2025
Very knowledgeable and understanding. Listened and answered questions with care and empathy
- Reviewed on 10/5/2025
Dr. Stapleton was excellent. Thoroughly knowledgeable and very personable and professional.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
Very helpful. Easy to understand his advice and the basis for it.
- Reviewed on 9/21/2025
Very professional extensive knowledge base with the ability to effectively communicate with everyone. Exceptional bedside manner coupled with compassion and kindness .
- Reviewed on 9/8/2025
Mgh is the best in the world
- Reviewed on 9/3/2025
He was very aware of what was going on and answered all questions I had. Would 100% recommend him! Very personable and seemed like to cared about me
- Reviewed on 8/18/2025
Dr. Stapleton and his team were incredibly kind and explained everything thoroughly.
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
There is no doctor, I trust More than Dr. Chris Stapleton I thank Mass General and the doctor for Their care.
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
Doctor set my mind at ease and discussed follow up testing in ten months.
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
Dr. Stapleton was clear and precise regarding my test results. He was very professional and explained everything about the test and asked me if I understood and did I have any questions about the results that he could answer. He was very pleasant and understanding
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
I liked punctuality, professionalism, listening, explaining by Dr Stapleton. It was nice to have a virtual consultation with this provider.
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
I had a good experience with this provider. He took my, I guess my gland, my two veins on the side that are plugged, the ones that are not, and the response from the office was good. I got, then two days later, I have all the information, and it was very good.
- Reviewed on 8/3/2025
Explained everything so that I would understand. Very helpful!
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
He is very down to earth, thorough and a breath of fresh air when compared to other specialists
- Reviewed on 7/23/2025
Very happy with the audio visit with this doctor.
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
Great Dr answered my questions. Did not rush my visit.
- Reviewed on 7/13/2025
Always a great experience in MGH
- Reviewed on 7/16/2025
I had several new questions for Dr. Stapleton and he answered them all precisely. Answering questions is one of his most amazing abilities, but all of his abilities are amazing. He does not hesitate and brings great comfort with his quick responses. I had not seen him for two years after seeing so much of him when I first started seeing him. He is an incredible person in every way and absolutely a favorite doctor and surgeon.
- Reviewed on 7/6/2025
Dr. Stapleton is a highly respected Dr. within the MBG Organization, he and his staff have always been professional and courteous during our interactions. He always personally reviews all tests he's ordered with me, he's the best
- Reviewed on 6/16/2025
Dr Stapleton was truly exceptional and very knowledgeable
- Reviewed on 6/9/2025
Both the doctor and his NP where fully engaged and expedited my testing.
- Reviewed on 6/7/2025
Excellent communication and care.
- Reviewed on 5/26/2025
Dr. Stapleton is caring, thorough, excellent provider. Recommend him 100%. Very thoughtful.
- Reviewed on 5/25/2025
Dr Stapleton takes his time to explain in a clear, easy to understand way. He patiently listened to all my questions, treated them all seriously and has a calming confident nature.
- Reviewed on 5/12/2025
The provider was excellent, answered all my questions, and wrote up the notes so that I have a record of it and everyone else. He was great.