Daniel P Cahill, MD, PhD

Daniel P Cahill, MD, PhD

Not currently accepting new patients

4.940299 average rating from 67 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

As a neurosurgeon-scientist, Dr. Daniel Cahill's clinical practice is focused on the care of brain tumor patients, improving clinical trials of therapy for these patients, and training neurosurgical residents in the diagnosis and treatment of these cancers.

Dr. Cahill was born and raised in Connecticut, attending Yale College and then moving to Baltimore to Johns Hopkins Medical School, receiving his MD/PhD degrees in 2001. His PhD was in Human Genetics, in the laboratory of Drs. Ken Kinzler and Bert Vogelstein. He then completed neurosurgery residency training at the Massachusetts General Hospital, and was a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Dr. David Louis of Pathology. After completion of his clinical training, he joined the junior faculty in Neurosurgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He later re-joined the faculty of the MGH Brain Tumor Center in 2011, where he is currently in active practice. He sees patients in the Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care, and his research laboratory is located in the Simches Research Building Brain Tumor Research Center.

Education & Training

  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurosurgery, 2008
  • Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2001

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults
  • Geriatrics

Patient Feedback

4.940299 average rating from 67 reviews

  • Dr. Cahill and [redacted] were great. Can't imagine anything being better.

    2026-05-14

  • I was grateful that Dr Cahill met me in person to explain his expert opinion about the meningioma of the SSS and reassured me that it should not be an issue. After a recent fall it was part of trying to identify what caused the syncope event resulting in an ED adventure. I was not looking to have SX- just Understanding options and looking to improve the quality and safety of my life going forward (not miracles). I was most impressed when he said would assist to get resources to look into my neurological symptoms. I will be a pleasure to see him again for follow up in 2 years.

    2026-05-11

  • Professional and excellent in all respects.

    2026-05-08

  • Daniel Cahill is the BEST!

    2026-05-06

  • A serious issue occurred in my health and those involved moved swiftly to address and come up with a plan.

    2026-04-23

  • I wish you were closer to me. That's fine.

    2026-04-22

  • [redacted] the doctor was very well... He was up to date on my situation. We've got a plan going and I appreciate everything that's been done at this point. I'll be doing another televisit [redacted]. thank you very much.

    2026-04-17

  • Although my case does not seem to be too serious the doctor still paid attention and gave me the information I needed. He didn't hurry through it.

    2026-04-01

  • I could not be more grateful to have Dr Cahill as my surgeon. He saved my life! And our recent appt to debrief the experience and surgery was so helpful and affirming. Thank you.

    2026-03-18

  • Very knowledgeable about current circumstances and skillful on obtaining good results

    2026-03-06

  • He was a Dr. we needed to see and was very helpful.

    2026-02-19

  • The teleconference zoom appt. was scheduled much more quickly than I expected. Dr. Cahill was on time, warm and courteous personally, and clear in his explanations. There had been some confusion about what specialty I should be referred to and Dr. Cahill offered to "sort it out at our end" [redacted]. He and [redacted] explained procedures for a follow-up MRI. I could not have asked for more -- I am in good hands.

    2026-02-19

  • Dr Cahill was kind and compassionate. He was welcoming to me and very knowledgeable. [redacted]

    2026-02-17

  • He is thorough and consistent.

    2026-02-25

  • It was comfortable and efficient.

    2026-02-04

  • Very professional, very knowledgeable, extremely caring.

    2026-01-21

  • Very informative and understanding

    2026-01-18

  • I'm very lucky to have Dr. Cahill as a provider.

    2026-01-15

  • I think he's a great Doctor.

    2026-01-14

  • He was a caring compassionate human being

    2026-01-12

  • Dr Cahill was very professional,knowledgeable and was very pleasant to talk to as well as being very thorough with his answers to my questions and concerns.

    2026-01-04

  • The provider provided information in easy to understand, consise and respectful manner. He asked for input and questions. He was knowledgeable about his specialty and able to address important steps in the workup. His calm and natural demeanor was greatly appreciated.

    2025-12-24

  • Dr. Cahill and his APP were WONDERFUL! I felt listened to, validated in my concerns and was completely a part of the decision making process. It was very refreshing, which is why I chose Mass General, in hopes of having a visit that went better than I could have hoped for!

    2025-12-11

  • I trust and appreciate Dr.Cahill and his NP

    2025-11-19

  • I was happy about my appointment

    2025-11-07

  • Very satisfied

    2025-11-06

  • Dr Cahill was very kind, thorough and honest. He explained things clearly, listened to my questions and did not rush me. I highly recommend him and his team.

    2025-11-05

  • Excellent: timely and respectful - thank you!

    2025-10-18

  • Dr. Cahill and his staff were wonderful! I could tell my records had been thoroughly reviewed before my actual visit. This was very helpful and appreciated. I am very grateful to Dr. Cahill and all his staff for accepting me as a patient and being so kind and caring. I feel I am in the best place at MGH, and the recommendation to also work together with Dr. [redacted] for her input, as well. I am grateful that this team is looking to provide whatever care is the best option for me as a person. Thank you!

    2025-10-15

  • Dr Cahill and compassionate and thorough and made me and my family feel very comfortable about the procedure. He answered all of our questions and we left feeling very optimistic.

    2025-10-09

  • Dr. Cahill and his nurse practitioner were great. They gave me all my options and helped me choose one that best fit me and he was very patient and answered any questions I had and he did a really good job and my surgery went off phenomenal. It was a great surgery and I really appreciate all the help that he gave me.

    2025-09-19

  • strong trust in this provider and his team

    2025-09-18

  • Exceptional experience. Completely unrushed, very understanding. Grateful for Dr Cahill's expert care as I hold the complexities of having a brain lesion.

    2025-09-17

  • Exceptional team, provider and communications. Extremely efficient and timely

    2025-08-21

  • Dr. Cahill was very friendly and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions before I even had to ask. I did not feel rushed and he and his NP associate we active listeners to my concerns. I left the appointment feeling much more comforted about my diagnosis.

    2025-08-13

  • Always with a smile ! Love Dr CahillVery lucky to have him on our team ??

    2025-08-11

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Medicare
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  • Tufts Health Plan
  • WellSense NH
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  • MassHealth
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  • Medicaid VT
  • Medicaid RI
  • Fallon Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Senior Whole Health