
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery Clinic at South Shore Health
- 851 Main Street, Suite 1, South Weymouth, MA 02190
- Get Directions
- phone: 781-331-0250
- fax: 617-713-3050
- Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery Clinic
- 22 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
- Get Directions
- phone: 508-718-4010
- fax: 508-718-4011
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Shriners Hospital for Children, Neurological Surgery, 2018
- Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Neurosurgery, 2018
- Medical Education: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 2011
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2022
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Railroad Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
99 ratings, 36 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 1/12/2026
Dr. Stephen definitely took the time to explain every detail of my problem and how the recovery would be
- Reviewed on 12/30/2025
I felt him to be very informative about my condition. He fully explained what the procedure would entail.
- Reviewed on 12/29/2025
Happy with discussion and suggestions for my issue
- Reviewed on 12/19/2025
Dr. Stephen was outstanding. Kind, courteous, and very respectful of what I was going through. He let me tell my story, went through some mobility testing, then gave me a diagnosis, and we discussed a plan to attack the issue. I am very, very impressed with Dr. Stephen.
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. James Stephen was incredibly thorough and knowledgeable. He did not dismiss any concerns, and was so thorough it left me with minimal questions. He explained things more than once, and allowed the time to talk about any case scenario my situation could lead to. He made me feel confident in our decisions. He was very adaptive which made him relatable. I was incredibly impressed with him !
- Reviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Stephen was personable, attentive to all our questions and concerns, and very knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 12/11/2025
The doctor had me very comfortable and his knowledge on my situation was incredible and outstanding and direct, clear and concise and he listened to me and he explained everything to me in full detail. He gets a 10 out of 10 every single time for me.
- Reviewed on 11/21/2025
I continue to be impressed with the skill and compassion Dr. Stephen and his team [redacted] bring to the job.
- Reviewed on 11/19/2025
This was an initial appointment so my further survey response would be related to outcome from recommendations and treatment plan. I feel confident about the treatment plan and the doctors communication surrounding it.
- Reviewed on 11/11/2025
His patience to explain everything to me and time to respond answers
- Reviewed on 11/10/2025
Dr. Stephen's has a very kind and easy going personality which puts you instantly at ease.
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
I am scheduled for surgery at the end of November and Dr Stephen spent the time to explain everything to me in detail and gave my wife and I the confidence we needed that he is the doctor for my procedure.
- Reviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Stephen was very thorough. He talked things through very easy for me to understand, gave me some good encouragement going forward in my activities and lifetime things. So I was very happy with my experience with Dr. Stephen.
- Reviewed on 9/24/2025
I immediately felt at ease. It was obvious that he had read through my files and he asked thoughtful questions. He explained things well and I never felt I was being rushed out. I felt like a human not a case file
- Reviewed on 9/15/2025
Very respectful! Took the time to explain things to me and listened to my concerns!!!
- Reviewed on 9/18/2025
Dr. Stephen was very knowledgeable and spent a good amount of time with me. His exam was thorough and clearly explained my condition with recommendations to prevent further problems.
- Reviewed on 9/14/2025
Dr. James Stephen was one of the best doctors I have ever seen. Explained everything and went over all my test results with me and took his time. Great Doctor and visit
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Stephen was one of the most thorough and thoughtful doctors I have seen recently. He ame inot our appointment with a thorough knowledge of my situation and the results of appropriate tests that have been done. I was very comfortable and confident developing a care plan with him.
- Reviewed on 9/8/2025
As always very caring and informative
- Reviewed on 9/8/2025
Dr. Stephen is one of the most knowledgeable and kindest doctors I have had the pleasure of meeting and treating me. I had emergency back surgery last year and that and the follow-up has been super. I have never felt that he was trying to rush me through the appointment and I am very at ease and comfortable talking with him. I appreciate everything he has done for my care and health and would highly recommend him to my family and friends.
- Reviewed on 8/28/2025
very good
- Reviewed on 8/19/2025
He also was confused about why they sent me to him when I should have been sent to a arthritis doctor or pain clinic.
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
Dr. Stephen was courteous, friendly, and very professional. He explained things to me so I could understand without much difficulty.
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
Dr., Stephen is wonderful. He takes time to explain in "English" the reasoning, the results, future, anything else important. He certainly knows exactly what his job is and at the same time very courteous and understanding. My injury caused me to have a different Neurosurgeon, however, my faith in Sr., Stephen caused me to contact him for help and he was very accomodating. I thank him.
- Reviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr Stephen was:very to talk to,spoke clearly and listened intently to my questions. After this appointment with him, I had confidence in choosing him to do the surgery.
- Reviewed on 8/7/2025
Yes, this is [redacted]. The experience was great. I trusted Dr. James Stephens very much and he gave me his attention and he understood where I was coming from from a pain standpoint and I had my interest in helping me out.
- Reviewed on 7/23/2025
The dr was very nice and took his time to explain everything
- Reviewed on 7/23/2025
Dr. Stephen was thorough with his explanation and requested additional x-rays so that he had a better idea of my condition and what my next steps should be.
- Reviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr. Stephen and his staff were great. They were professional, patient, listened carefully, explained things carefully, and took a great deal of time in managing my situation, including a some complicated insurance situation. I was highly impressed. I'm retired now but I have MD degree, although I didn't reveal this. I can honestly say he and his staff were terrific.
- Reviewed on 6/22/2025
I appreciated that he took the time to carefully explain things, asked many questions, and told me how he wanted to proceed with my care.
- Reviewed on 6/5/2025
Very thorough and encouraging about the outcome of a surgical solution.
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
My first time as a new patient of Dr. Stephen and I was extremely happy with him. He was very pleasant to talk to and he also explained surgery in terms I could understand, even though I had a previous back surgery in [redacted]
- Reviewed on 5/11/2025
Dr. Stephen spent an exceptional amount of time with me- showing and explaning test/images /reports in language that I could understand to better understand my situation, reviewing my medical history and experiences at NE Baptist, and most importantly, Dr. Stephen welcomed my many questions with patience and presented options for care in a way that invited my participation. I felt that we were in dialog instead of it being a one way conversation, which helped to lessen my concerns about my spine health going forward. He gave advice regarding pain management as well as an invitation to return should my symptoms increase. Most of all, Dr. Stephen considered my overall well-being and best interests along with his medical advice- recognizing the impact of life style changes that result from invasive surgery. His attention to more than the spine films but also my overall mental and physical health was truly appreciated at a time when I was feeling fragile and vulnerable. Thank you to Dr. Stephen for his outstanding care and genuine concern.
- Reviewed on 5/8/2025
This provider was thorough. He listened to me carefully. He reviewed my [redacted] and gave me very sound follow-up advice. I would [redacted] to anyone.
- Reviewed on 4/14/2025
Respectable, courteous, knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 3/30/2025
Very good