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Lawrence Francis Borges

Lawrence Francis Borges, MD

Neurosurgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Massachusetts General Neurosurgery Clinic
    • 55 Fruit Street, Wang Building, 7th Floor, Suite 745, Boston, MA 02114
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Expertise

Education

  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurosurgery, 1983
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurosurgery, 1983
  • Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1977

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1986

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • 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 VT
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense
  • WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

92 ratings, 53 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    There was a lot to discuss and Dr. Borges took the time we needed. He was clear in explaining my scans, asked very pertinent questions and listened to my and my husband's concerns. This was as good a hospital experience as I've ever had.

  • Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Dr. Borges is an exceptional listener. He did a thorough neuro exam and took a careful history. In this time of instant imaging, these skills are often breezed over by some but they are essential in getting the complete picture. Dr.Borges reviewed his findings with me in terms that I could clearly understand.. Further tests were discussed along with the plan for how he would relay the results (phone call) He's the best!

  • Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    It was my initial meeting with the doctor and I was very comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Dr. Borges is just wonderful! He is so kind, patient and able to listen and educate at the same time. He spent a lot of time with me and did the most thorough initial assessment I've ever had. I would highly recommend Dr. Borges!

  • Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    He was thorough and kind. He was very direct about my problem and although I was not happy about his assessment, I appreciated his candor.

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Dr. Borges was friendly, professional and caring. He explained everything in a way that I understood and answered each of my questions completely. He put me at ease and made me feel comfortable about my desire not to have surgery unless necessary. In the future, if I do need to deal with my issue further, I would feel grateful to return to him as a patient.

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    Meeting with Dr. Borges was quite possibly the best experience I've ever had with a doctor. And it was a wonderful experience. He took the time to explain everything, to listen, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr. Borges was simply fantastic. He asked lots of questions to understand my history and situation, was thorough with his examination, and walked me through his observations in great detail. This included comparing my recent MRI alongside a previous one and showing me what had changed, what is causing my pain, etc. He left no stone unturned, including in his suggestions for treatments prior to considering surgery as well as what surgery would entail if it comes to that. Honestly, this was the most thorough and helpful visit with a physician that I have ever had. I could not be more pleased with Dr. Borges and am so grateful for all the time he spent with me.

  • Reviewed on 1/26/2026

    Dr Borges was very professional, thorough and attentive during my visit. He made absolutely sure to share and explain his thoughts on my medical issue, and to make sure all of my questions were answered. I was very impressed with Dr Borges!

  • Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Excellent encounter. Thoughtful and considerate of my symptoms and worries. Extremely responsive.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    I have never in my life had such a positive, thorough, and caring experience with a hospital network literally from your custodians, receptionists, to nurses to the physicians. Your facility I believe sets what needs to be the gold standard of medical care in this country. I do not have the capacity to find the words to express my immense gratitude for the care I have so far received. It is always a difficult thing being sick or injured and having to be placed out or work for extended periods of time especially around this time of year. But everyone in your staff has made my transitions so easy, I feel like I am the only patient in the whole facility with the attention and care you provided. I live over 3 hours away but it is the smallest price to pay to receive care from you and your staff. From the absolute bottom of my heart, I thank you, and I pray everyone else receives the kind of treatment I received. You are all wonderful and I pray God blesses all of you. Thank you thank you and thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Dr Borges is the most caring and thorough dr. I remember from my last surgery 10 years ago (very successful) his outstanding bedside manners. Most respectful experience.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    He is always very focused on determining what I am doing to improve my condition. He is informative and helpful in advising me on what I can do to help with the situation. He explains the improvements he finds and what I should do to continue to improve.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    The best and complete office experience I ever Had

  • Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    His bedside manner was unbelievable! I felt like I was in concierge medicine.

  • Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Great experience!

  • Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Very professional, knowledgeable, took an exceptional amount of time and was very thorough

  • Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Dr. Borges is a very thorough, compassionate and professional Dr.

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Dr. Borges listened very thoroughly to my history and symptoms.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Extremely attentive, skilled physician whom I trust absolutely

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Service provider was outstanding. Doctor was great. Nurses were great. That's about it really. Great experience. Next one.

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Dr. Borges is a great surgeon

  • Reviewed on 10/10/2025

    Dr. Borges went over my medical history, medications, allergies, and why I was referred. He gave me an examination. He went over the MRI that I had from my other neurologist that showed things wrong that my other neurologist doesn't follow. He found d it by accident looking for something else. Dr. Borges carefully reviewed it with me and showed me what wa wrong and how it could be fixed. Surgery was the option, but unlike most patients with that. for some reason I have no pain. And my symptoms that I have, could also be from the other neurological disease I have. I also have a blood disorder, and require coordination with a hematologist and he could coordinate that. I chose not to do surgery yet, where I have no pain, and I am worried about bleeding, and he said that is okay. If and when I do start having pain, or my syptoms, get worse, that I could come back to him for the surgery. So we have a plan.

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Dr. Borges and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Dr Borges is a kind, thorough & helpful in all that he does.

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Dr Borges is very knowledgeable, professional and easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend him.

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    This Doctor is superb and the care and treatment are outstanding. He is excellent and I have immense respect for him. He is an amazing and outstanding practitioner.

  • Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Dr. Borges and [redacted] are the most nicest and professional providers I have had the privilege of encountering in my [redacted] years. They are very thorough, excellent in communication.

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    He is extremely knowledgeable and thorough.

  • Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    I appreciated Dr Borges thorough evaluation of my condition and careful consideration of alternative contributing factors.

  • Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    This provider, Dr. Borges, is extremely professional, extremely knowledgeable. He has the expertise that any patient would want, and he explains things very simply in order for the patient, for me, to understand.

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Very experienced and professional doctor. He did many tests and sent me. Very detailed summary of my situation.

  • Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    Dr Borges is a very thorough, compassionate and empathetic doctor. His experience and vast knowledge is very assuring. I am fortunate to have him and his administrator [redacted] as my care givers. They are a remarkable team!

  • Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Dr. Borges is thorough, caring & calming

  • Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    I've never had a physician spend more time with me to truly understand my issues. His team was able to schedule me for x-rays and an MRI with great speed and I was very impressed upon leaving the office.

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Dr. Borges is an outstanding physician/neurosurgeon.

  • Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    He was caring and kind.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I just want to thank Dr. Borges for his very kind and helpful description of a very complicated situation, period. It put me at ease, and I appreciate his expertise in a caring way. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    He was nice and discussed all options.

  • Reviewed on 7/12/2025

    thoughtful and confident

  • Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    There aren't enough stars to give Dr. Borges. He is, without a doubt, one of the most incredible doctors that I've ever had an experience with. I wish I could give him 10 stars.

  • Reviewed on 6/25/2025

    I was very impressed with the follow-up letter that I got that was three pages long and had every detail of my visit and came in a timely way. And Dr. Borges was very thorough in his evaluation of my situation as well. And I was treated very respectfully throughout the visit. So it was all good. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 6/20/2025

    Dr. Borges was very attentive and thorough. I have been suffering for a long time and bounced between providers and although Dr. Borges did not think my problem was something he could treat, he was kind and thoughtful in his delivery and future suggestions.

  • Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    Dr. Borges is one of the best doctors I have ever met. He listens, is smart and provides excellent advice. It was a pleasure to meet with him. I wish there were more physicians like him. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    Excellent care

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    He was kind, precise, interested and very knowledgeable. His approach was very holistic

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Professional. Courteous, friendly, patient, polite....all the positive adjectives one could think of. Spent as much time as I needed to explain my issues.

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Dr. Borges was so thorough. I've never been in my [redacted] years with a doctor who was more thorough. He reviewed every single thing about my health and well-being and the issues that I've had. He explained my options. He was incredibly thorough. He took his time with me. I just can't think of another doctor who practiced with such greatness. I mean, he was wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Dr. Borges is an A+ provider. He is highly skilled, well educated, very experienced, and totally empathetic. He exudes trust and confidence. I would highly recommend him.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    I found Dr. Borges to be incredibly professional, kind, and informative. He took time to answer all of my questions with great detail. I felt that he was incredibly knowledgeable and thorough in my exam and providing information for next steps. He was also an incredibly kind man, and I am so glad he's part of my medical team.

  • Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr Borges is fantastic. He was so patient with my questions. He even had 2 spines so I could see what was wrong and what he would do. He explained the recovery. When I asked for a guarantee he didn't give me one but told me about worst and best case outcomes. He also showed the 2 MRI and reassure me

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Dr Borges is the ultimate caring physician - thoughtful, respectful and extremely competent.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Very informative and knowledgeable.