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Rafael Vega, MD, Neurosurgery, Boston, MA

Rafael A Vega MD PhD

Neurosurgery•Boston, MA

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Skull Base

Director of Neurosurgical Oncology and Lateral Skull Base Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School

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  • BIDMC/HMS - Neurosurgery110 Francis St., Lowry Ste 3BBoston, MA 02215

  • Phone+1 617-632-7246

  • Fax+1 617-632-0949

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Summary

  • Dr. Rafael Vega is a board-certified neurosurgeon in Boston, MA and affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School. He received his fellowship training at MD Anderson in Neurosurgical Oncology. He serves as Director of the Brain Tumor Center at BIDMC and is a Member of Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center. He specializes in the treatment of malignant/benign brain tumors.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Neurosurgical Oncology, 2018 - 2019
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2011 - 2018
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Neuro-Oncology, 2015 - 2016
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2011, MD
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityPhD, Chemistry of Life Processes, 2003 - 2007
  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoBS, Chemistry, with High Distinction, 2000 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2024 - 2024
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
  • Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST) in Neurosurgical Oncology
    The Society of Neurological SurgeonsCommittee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST) in Neurosurgical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Boston Magazine Top Doctor 2024-2025
  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor (Regional) 2023-2025
  • Fellow of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (FCNS) Congress of Neurological Surgeons, 2024
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Handbook of Brain Tumor Chemotherapy, Molecular Therapuetics, and Immunology 
    Chapter: Intratumoral Chemotherapy and Convection-Enhanced Delivery 
    R. A. Vega, J. T. Hachmann, W. C. BroaddusEditors: H. B. Newton.ElsevierEdition 2nd,

Committees

  • Co-Chair, CNS Journal Club Podcast 2019 - Present

Research History

  • Principle Investigator, Surgical Neuro-Oncology Outcomes LaboratoryBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School2020 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

External Links

  • DF/HCC Profilehttps://www.dfhcc.harvard.edu/insider/member-detail/member/rafael-a-vega-md-phd/
  • BIDMC Brain Tumor Centerhttps://www.bidmc.org/centers-and-departments/cancer-center/cancer-center-programs-and-services/brain-tumor-program
  • BIDMC Neurosurgeryhttps://www.bidmc.org/centers-and-departments/neurosurgery

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