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Rees Cosgrove, MD, Neurosurgery, Boston, MA

ReesCosgroveMDFRCSC

Neurosurgery Boston, MA

Epilepsy Surgery, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

Director, Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital

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  • Office

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Phone+1 617-732-6858
    Fax+1 617-713-3050

Summary

  • I am a board certified neurosurgeon who specializes in Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery. I have over 35 years experience treating patients with intractable seizures and refractory movement disorders. I am an expert in epilepsy surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation and MR guided Focused Ultrasound. I apply the techniques of awake surgery and functional mapping in the treatment of patients with epilepsy and brain tumors. I also have a special interest in normal pressure hydrocephalus.

Clinical Expertise

  • Normal pressure hydrocephalus, Essential tremor, Parkinson's disease, Chronic pain, Neurosurgical oncology, Neurosurgical spine surgery, Stereotactic and functional surgery, Medical education, Epilepsy surgery, High-intensity focused ultrasound

Education & Training

  • Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University
    Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill UniversityChief Residency, 1985 - 1986
  • National Hospital for Nervous Diseases
    National Hospital for Nervous DiseasesHonorary Registrar, 1984 - 1985
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge
    Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of CambridgeSenior Registrar, Neurosurgery, 1984 - 1985
  • Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University
    Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill UniversityResidency, 1981 - 1984
  • Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill University
    Royal Victoria Hospital, McGill UniversityIntern, 1980 - 1981
  • Queen's University at Kingston
    Queen's University at KingstonClass of 1980
  • Queen's University
    Queen's UniversityB.Sc, 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1986 - 2026
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2010 - 2016
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
  • Royal College of Surgeons, CanadaNeurosurgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Honored Guest Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, 2019
  • Honored Guest Association of Quebec Neurosurgeons, 2019
  • Honorary Masters of Arts Brown University, 2011
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Microscale spatiotemporal dynamics during neocortical propagation of human focal seizures  
    Wagner FB, Eskandar EE, Cosgrove GR, Madsen JR, Blum AS, Potter NS, Hochberg LR, Cash SS, Truccolo W, NeuroImage, 1/1/2015
  • Obituary: Charles A Fager MD  
    Freidberg SR, Cosgrove GR, David CA, Tarlov EC, Neurosurgery, 1/1/2014
  • Penetrating brain injury after suicide attempt with spear gun: Case study and review of the literature  
    Williams JR, Aghion DM, Cosgrove GR, Doberstein CE, Asaad WF, Front Neurology, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Abnormalities in cerebral cortical thickness in trigeminal neuropathic pain patients with surgical ablation of the trigeminal ganglion.
    Moulton EA, Cosgrove GR, Becerra L, Borsook D, Pain, 1/1/2009
  • Deep brain stimulation of the anterior internal capsule for the treatment of Tourette's Syndrome: technical case report.
    Flaherty A, Williams ZM, Amirnovin R, Kasper E, Rauch SL, Cosgrove GR, Eskandar EN, Neurosurgery, 1/1/2005
  • Minimal access temporal lobectomy: Surgical technique and clinical outcome.
    Amirnovin R, Cosgrove GR, Neurosurgery, 1/1/2005
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Lectures

  • "Imaging and Epilepsy: The Key to Surgical Success" 
    Boston, MA - 1/1/2015
  • "Principles of Stereotactic Surgery and Complication Avoidance" 
    Salt Lake City, UT - 1/1/2015
  • "Neuromodulation" 
    Boston, MA - 1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • Structural MR Imaging
    Structural MR ImagingJuly 29th, 2004
  • Rhode Island Hospital Opens Comprehensive Spine Center — 5 Things to Know Featured
    Rhode Island Hospital Opens Comprehensive Spine Center — 5 Things to Know FeaturedFebruary 13th, 2016
  • Focused Ultrasound: Noninvasive Surgery Stops Tremor in Its Tracks
    Focused Ultrasound: Noninvasive Surgery Stops Tremor in Its TracksJanuary 14th, 2019
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French