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John David Rolston

John David Rolston, MD, PhD

Neurosurgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery Clinic

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: University of California San Francisco, Neurosurgery, 2017
  • Medical Education: Emory University, Neuroscience (combined MD/PhD program), 2011

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2020

Insurance

Search plans
  • 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 ME
  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

59 ratings, 34 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    Dr. Rolston was very thorough and very pleasant. He was very attentive and clearly informative.

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    Dr. Rolston explained everything about the procedure and answered all my questions with a friendly and professional manner. I have full confidence in him.

  • Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    I was very impressed with the way. The doctor explained the procedure. I was very impressed with his manner. He was delightful. Very cheering very knowledgeable answered all of my questions. I look forward to working with him and being his patient.

  • Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Very nice! explanations very clear

  • Reviewed on 3/8/2026

    Very personable and caring. Excellent at listening and explaining procedures

  • Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Dr. Rolston is Terrific, and He helped Me make a smart decision, as to whether to have surgery or not! A True Gentleman and Professional, and Kind as well!

  • Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    Very professional called me personally to let know the results of my Cat Scan

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    He was excellent! Explained things very well and gave me confidence in the upcoming procedure

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr. Rolston listened well, provided us with pertinent information regarding the upcoming procedure, offered support and encouragement, answered all our questions patiently and had read all the pertinent notes from other providers so was well versed with our case.

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Dr. Rolston was very attentive and explained my care options well.

  • Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr. Rolston was wonderful. He answered all my questions. He made me feel much more comfortable. I'd recommend him to everybody.

  • Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Excellent visit in every respect. Potential cure to ET is life changing for me. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/28/2025

    I found him to be very down to earth. He made me feel very comfortable. Because of that, he didn't have an arrogant nature as some do. Yes, very down to earth.

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    It was my first time meeting him and though I am glad I don't need brain surgery again, I am sad he is not a larger part of my care team. He made me feel so heard and respected unlike my last 2 surgeons. I would recommend him for anyone in need of rns simply because of his great bead side manner.

  • Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    Dr. Rolston was amazing. He listened to all our questions. He answered all our questions. He was very professional and he was amazing and we will see him in the future. And definitely, I would recommend him to anyone who needs to see him. Thank you. Have a great day.

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    This was the first meeting with Dr Rolston. He was patient clear and his explanation answered any questions and just a very efficient meeting for the first meeting. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    Dr Rolston is remarkably fine. In my [redacted] years, among the very best I have had the opportunity. [redacted] Dr. Rolston, now, has visited nothing short of a small miracle, for me. Brain surgery in the morning, restoring functionality to my hand, virtually in a moment; then, I am eating lunch with [redacted] a couple hours later in the café. All in, the remarkable work of a team. I, and we, are enormously appreciative. Thank you. --[redacted]

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    I found this provider very helpful for my situation and Felt hewas very concerned for my well-being

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Very good experience

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr Rolston comes across as thorough and interested. We had never met.

  • Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr Rolston was extremely thorough in his description of the procedure to be performed. He listened carefully to my history and symptoms and answered all my questions. He was polite, professional and did not rub or appear to be in any hurry to be finished. I would recommend him to anyone in need of his specialty's services.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Great experience

  • Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Dr. Rolston was very kind, listened to me with interest and eye contact as we discussed my history and concerns. He explained things clearly and gave me plenty of time to ask many questions. He is completely knowledgeable and I feel very fortunate to have been referred to him.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr Rolston is amazing! He started by asking me to tell him a little bit about myself. What doctor does that!? I am sure he provides many patients with the information about focused ultrasound, but he provided everything I absolutely needed!

  • Reviewed on 8/20/2025

    Dr. Rolston was patient and knowledgeable. He explained everything needed pre-surgery and made it known that he was open to further communications as needed. A+

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Excellent experience, he was very kind, knowledgeable, and happy to answer all my questions.

  • Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Excellent!

  • Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Yes, Dr. Rolston was very thorough and the folks he had with him were very nice. He was very thorough in telling me what the whole process of the ultrasound treatment would be and answered any questions I had. And I would highly recommend them.

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    It was very good sercvice

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    It was very positive

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    Dr Rolston made the entire experience to learn more about DBS very comforting. He was dedicated (without any distractions) to learn more about the symptoms I was having and discussed the way in which DBS could help. He probably answered about 15-20 questions which my wife had - all very patiently. There was never any pressure and ultimately, we felt confident with the decision to proceed.

  • Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Job well done

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Anyone I saw that day was excellent. They were courteous and they were kind. I was very, very happy.

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Great so far