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Terence P Doorly

Terence P Doorly, MD

Neurosurgery

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Mass General Brigham Neurosurgery Clinic at Peabody

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Toronto, Neurosurgery, 1989
  • Residency: University of Toronto, Neurosurgery, 1988
  • Fellowship: University of Toronto, Neurosurgery, 1987
  • Residency: University of Toronto, Neurosurgery, 1986
  • Residency: Saint Vincent's Hospital, General Surgery, 1983
  • Residency: Intn'l Missionary Training Hosp, General Surgery, 1982
  • Residency: Saint Laurence's Hospital, Neurosurgery, 1982
  • Residency: Saint James's Hospital, Emergency Medicine, 1981
  • Residency: Royal College of Surgeons, General Surgery, 1980
  • Internship: Saint James's Hospital, Surgery & Emergency, 1980
  • Medical Education: Medical School, Univ. of Dublin, Trinity College, 1979
  • Internship: Saint James's Hospital, Medicine & Surgery, 1979

Board Certifications

  • Neurosurgery: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 1988

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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
  • Medicare
  • Medicare ACO
  • Multiplan
  • North Shore Health System
  • NSHS Cigna Health Plan
  • NSPG CeltiCare
  • NSPG Network Health
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • TriCare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • United Health Care
  • Wellpoint
  • WellSense

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

226 ratings, 93 reviews

The 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.

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  • Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    Dr. Doorly is all that I would want in a surgical provider. I had an excellent experience at his office.

  • Reviewed on 3/31/2026

    He listened with care to all of my concerns, took them seriously, gave me real answers, gave me a rehab plan, a follow-up plan and could not have been nicer through it all. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 4/3/2026

    Dr. Doorly is highly professional and knowledgeable. He easily engaged with me, patiently asked pertinent questions and carefully listened to my answers. He answered all of questions and thoroughly addressed my concerns.

  • Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    My experience was great. I have complete confidence in this provider. Everyone I interacted with in this practice is helpful, courteous, and very professional Thank you

  • Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Highly impressed with his congeniality, decreasing my anxiety. Scholarship pursuant to his medical specialty showed immediately throughout his articulation of my spinal, disk, ailment. Dr Doorley's exposition for treatment mentioned an alternative to immediate surgery.

  • Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    THOROUGH and ATTENTIVE

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Dr Doorly was great--he is definitely a guy who enjoys his work with patients! He put us at ease immediately and was such a hoot! But, that did not prevent him from giving us excellent information and his expertise. I would highly recommend.

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Dr. Doorly spent a significant amount of time to study my case history. He provided me with few scenarios explaining my condition and relevant treatment.

  • Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    Professional, very knowledgeable and frank.

  • Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Dr. D is an excellent knowledgeable physician. When explaining my MRI I was a bit confused, but I relied on his knowledge -. He is respectful and knowledgeable.

  • Reviewed on 3/11/2026

    Dr Doorly is the best and the reason to use MGB Northshore area over MGB Boston

  • Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Spent adequate time and explained plan of care.

  • Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Dr. Doorly was lovely. He listened to me. He knew everything about my history and he explained everything perfectly and gave me, made me feel confident. Thanks.

  • Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    the doctor was very good

  • Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    Very thorough, explained everything.

  • Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Dr. Doorly was attentive, caring, and knowledgeable. He was informative, understanding, and listened carefully. He was truly the epitome of a good Doctor.

  • Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Dr. Doorly is one of the most caring and thorough doctors I have ever known. That is why I drive 3 hours (6 hours round trip) to consult with him. He listens to all of my concerns. I never feel rushed. Dr. Doorly also explains the situation very patiently and clearly which maximizes my ability to do my best at recovery.

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    I found Dr Doorly very attentive and very concerned to find out what is causing my problem. I came away for the first time I. Years feeling like I was now in good hands.

  • Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    At the time that that I saw this provider I felt an uptick in neurological symptoms after several falls. Because of many complications from previous back surgeries, I want to have a choice of surgeons who are competent in my multiple issues rather than face emergency surgery. And I trust this surgeon to give a fair evaluation and referral, which still remains to be seen.

  • Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    Dr. Doorly listened to everything I had to say & made me feel very comfortable during my visit.

  • Reviewed on 1/23/2026

    Dr. Doorly was very thorough in reviewing my history and I feel that he really listened to me and he really gave me a lot of information that I had never had before and I feel he was very thorough and very kind and also he did not rush me and I felt like I could ask him several questions and he was very patient. I thought he was one of the best experiences I've ever had.

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    I enjoyed meeting Dr. Doorly and was pleased to have immediate same day X-ray's to determine how to proceed with a possible surgical procedure. The Doctor said he would call me the next day [redacted] to advise how to proceed based on the X-ray results. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 1/11/2026

    Dr. Doorly was kind, caring and compassionate about my lumbar issues. He spent a good amount of time listening to my concerns and made me feel seen for the first time since I have been dealing with this issue over recent months.

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Perfect visit, treated respectfully, pleasant atmosphere.

  • Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr Doorly is an excellent surgeon who I trust with my health. He always makes time for me and cares about my health and wellbeing.

  • Reviewed on 12/28/2025

    I had a great time!

  • Reviewed on 12/25/2025

    Dr.Doorly is a compassionate excellent physician

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Funny

  • Reviewed on 12/22/2025

    Dr. Doorly and team are the best. If I could rate them a 20 I would!

  • Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    The surgeon spent a good deal of time with me. He explained all the options and we developed a path forward.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    The doctor was very helful

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    This care provider, Dr. Doorly, is an outstanding doctor. He is a mench. He is very personable and a good human being. I recommend him to any of my friends and family.

  • Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    I was very satisfied with Dr. Doorly and the experience.

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr. Doorly took time with me, listened and treated me like a whole person, not just a body part. He is kind, funny and empathic.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Excellent, caring, kind physician! Evokes confidence, and trust. Wish there were more like him!

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr Doorly is exceptionally caring and understanding, with great experience in explaining my MRI results very clearly.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Doorly has great bedside manners. Very informative and knows his stuff. I would highly recommend the doctor. He's been doing it for a long time and explains himself very well. Very comfortable with Dr Doorly.

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    I have been going to Dr Doorly"s office for several years now. Each time I am seen in a timely manner and all of the staff has been wonderful

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Doorly is always great. He always tries to get his patients in really quickly for follow-up appointments. Very personable. Really wants the best for his patients.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Yes, it was a very positive experience and the provider listened to everything I had to say and had comments on that. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

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  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    Dr. Doorly was very thorough in deciding what treatment I required.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Have had the same surgeon for my care and trust his opinion about my care.

  • Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Very kind, caring, engaged physician. Explained the procedure before and during. I was in pain, yet felt like my concerns were heard. Highly recommend.

  • Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Have used Dr. Doorly for many years and trust him completely

  • Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Overall it was a pleasant experience.

  • Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    he is brilliant.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Dr. Doorly was very kind and compassionate as a doctor and made me feel very comfortable being his patient and having any kind of a procedure in the future.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Excellent care

  • Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    I thought he was terrific.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    It was a very good experience. Dr. Doorly was very professional, I was happy with the way I was treated. I have no complaint.

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    All good

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Appreciated time spent with me, explanation of condition and surgery.

  • Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Dr. Doorly is wonderful. He is compassionate, an excellent listener, and explains things well. He offers options for treatment

  • Reviewed on 10/12/2025

    Dr Doorly was prompt, professional and friendly. He explained everything in simple terms and shared the diagnostic MRI with me. He encouraged and answered all my questions and encouraged me to reach out if I needed to.

  • Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    I was very impressed by Dr. Doorly. He was patient and kind and seemed to determined to help me figure out what is wrong with my back.

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    I think Dr Doorly is the best. He gives very honest answers and explains pros and cons very well

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Attentive, thorough, personable and professional

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    I was treated with respectful.

  • Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Dr. Doorly is the best, the consummate professional with a friendly, personal manner!

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr Doorly was excellent he went into a detailed analysis of my MRI and pinpointed all my issues. He explained everything in a manner that was easy to understand. I was really impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    I think Dr. Terence P Doorly is awesome. He's got great bedside manner, really makes you feel like he cares, and he's obviously excellent at what he has done. He's helped me tremendously with the surgery that he performed on me in February, and I'm very grateful. That's all. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Excellent - very cariño and kind!!- absolutely recommend

  • Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE DR. DOORLY! HE IS THE BEST!

  • Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Dr Doorly was very pleasant, caring and approachable. I felt very comfortable talking to him. He was thorough on the exam and offered the best approach to treat my symptoms.

  • Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Dr.Doorly was very pleasant and he explained my problem so I could understand as to what the treatment should

  • Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    I like the doctors and I like to go back to them.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    [redacted] Dr. Doorly. Took his time with careful explanations and comparisons and mri views

  • Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    New patient.

  • Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Very attentive, listened and advised.

  • Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Dr. Doorly is a fantastic physician, very skilled, with a marvelous sense of humor

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    Doctor Doorly is terrific

  • Reviewed on 8/14/2025

    Awesome, empathetic staff

  • Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    I love the office staff they are always welcome you with a smile and kind word. The Doctor was easy going and I was very comfortable with him. He explained of the information that I needed to know.

  • Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Dr. Doorly is absolutely amazing. I would never ask for more than I get from him.

  • Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Dr. Doorly is an extremely intelligent and caring person. A rare breed these days. He was kind and generous with his time. He explained everything in laymen's terms and was very helpful. Grateful to have seen him.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Dr. Doorly was very clear and easy to understand during his evaluation. He was also kind, caring and had a great sense of humor.

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    Options were very thoughtfully considered and explained.

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Dr. Doorly explained everything simply and thoroughly mentioning several options. He was very kind and patient with questions.

  • Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    Dr. Doorly is awesome. He looks for the best solution for your problem.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Very knowledgeable. Very focused. Careing. And respectful.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I feel confident with this care provider

  • Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    I enjoyed his professionalism combined with his sense of humor. He made me feel very comfortable, treatment strategy is thoughtful and mindful of me the patient. I feel very confident that I am in excellent hands with Dr. Doorly. [redacted]

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    I was thoroughly impressed by the doctor during my appointment. He spent considerable time with me, explained my condition and gave me options for treatment. He clearly has vast experience and was able to share potential outcomes of the different options I have. It was very helpful for me. I'm very glad I was able to see him.

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Dr Doorly is kind and compassionate. . He listens & explains so that I could understand.

  • Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Dr. Terence Doorly did both my surgeries in my neck he's one of best surgeons if there had anything to do on my spine, any nerves I would have him do it and he also did my husband's back at 32 years old and he's never had a problem whatsoever with his back and he does concrete cutting and now he's [redacted] years old. Everybody is very nice in that office Centennial Park office

  • Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    I was very impressed with Dr Doorly and have recommended him to my daughter who may need to see a spine doctor.

  • Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Great surgeon. Highly respected with a great sense of humor!

  • Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    My experience with Dr. Doorly has been marked by his concern for my medical needs and his warm demeanor. He is able to express a complex medical problem in a way easily understandable by a layman, all with the hint of an Irish brogue and a twinkle in his eye.

  • Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Happy with the services provided!

  • Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Dr Doorly gave me the confidence I needed to face my surgery. I felt so much better after my appointment.

  • Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Excellent provider, was very helpful and very thorough explaining my situation.

  • Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    Dr Doorly was very thorough explaining what my surgery will entail in detail. Dr. Doorly was wonderful.