Elizabeth B Claus, MD, PhD
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4.85625 average rating from 64 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Elizabeth B. Claus, MD, PhD is Attending Neurosurgeon and Director of Stereotactic Radiosurgery within the Department of Neurosurgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston as well as Professor and Director of Medical Research in the Yale University School of Public Health. She is a member of the board of advisors for the Central Brain Tumor Registry of the United States (CBTRUS) and a past board member for the Acoustic Neuroma Association (ANA). Dr. Claus' work is focused in cancer and genetic epidemiology with an emphasis on the development of risk models for breast and brain tumors. She is the overall PI of the Meningioma Consortium, the Meningioma Genome-Wide Association Study, and the Yale Acoustic Neuroma Study as well as a co-investigator of the GLIOGENE (Genes for Glioma) and International Glioma Case/Control (GICC) projects. In addition to her research activities, Dr. Claus is a board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in neurosurgical oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital; her clinical focus is on the treatment of glioma, meningioma, and brain metastases. In partnership with national patient brain tumor organizations including the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) and the ANA, Dr. Claus is working to develop cost- and time-efficient web- and smartphone- based recruitment strategies to be used in the study of brain tumors. She has developed such work in collaboration with the ANA and has received funding from the ABTA/NBTS to commence development of a web-based registry for patients with low grade glioma (The International Low Grade Glioma Registry) in an effort to advance research efforts for this group of patients.
Recent News:
1) A New Web-based Study of Low-Grade Gliomas: Neurosurgeon Dr. Elizabeth Claus discusses her International Low Grade Glioma Registry, a study of the evolution of the low-grade glioma genome and the cells driving resistance to treatment.
2) The International Low Grade Glioma Registry
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neuro Surgery, 2003
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Neuro-surgical oncology, 2003
- Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital/Medical Center, Neurological Surgery, 2002
- Internship: VA Connecticut Healthcare System-West Haven, General Surgery, 1996
- Medical Education: Yale School of Medicine, 1994
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.85625 average rating from 64 reviews
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Dr Claus is a kind, empathetic physician who demonstrates care and compassion, and great skill.
2026-06-10
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I felt very comfortable and had faith and understanding what we discussed
2026-06-03
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A remarkable professional. None better. I'm so lucky to be a patient of Dr Claus.
2026-04-15
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I am always very satisfied with Dr Claus. She's performed 2 surgeries on me.
2026-04-01
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Dr Claus has helped me understand and live happily with an original fatal diagnosis. It has been the most impactful issue in my life.
2026-03-26
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Dr. Claus installed a shunt for me back in [redacted]. This was a follow-up. I have the greatest respect for her and this visit was typical. She knew everything that was going on with my health (a lot) and answered my questions and made suggestions. I am grateful that I have access to doctors of this quality.
2026-03-05
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My visit with Dr. Claus was a pleasant one. She showed quite a lot of interest in my lifestyle and gave me some suggestions on how to ease some of my tension I might be having over my medical problems. And she also suggested that perhaps I could speak with one of the social workers that could give me information on assistance that seniors have that might be available through Brigham and Women's. But my overall visit with her has always been very pleasant and very informative and I'm always at ease when I am in to see her.
2026-02-27
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Very caring and knowledgeable. Was not stuffy at all
2026-02-25
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Intelligent, personable and concerned - I found Dr. Claus to be a significant change from what I was used to. Her command of the situation and pleasant conversational style inspired confidence. She had a complete grasp of my condition, explained it thoroughly, and formulated a viable plan - all while expressing herself clearly. Truly an exceptional doctor.
2026-02-20
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The doctor was very easy to talk with.
2026-02-17
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I met with a very good team, led by Dr. Claus. I and my joiners appreciated the time dedicated to us
2026-02-11
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I have been a patient of Dr. Claus since approximately 2009 and have always found her to be informative, attentive, easy to ask questions and friendly. Will continue to meet with Dr. Claus on a yearly basis to follow up on my condition.
2026-01-28
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Thank you all nurses and doctors who helped me today!
2026-01-27
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Dr. Claus is very attentive to my concerns. She explained the results of MRI. She took time and made me feel at ease about my condition.
2026-01-22
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As always Dr Claus is the best!!
2026-01-21
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Knowledgeable,kind,respectful.
2026-01-15
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I trust Dr. Claus's assessments implicitly. She conveyed a thorough understanding of my condition, carefully reviewed the images just taken, and gave me a very positive (and much appreciated) outlook for the future.
2025-12-11
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I have full trust and confidence in Dr. ELIZABETH CLAUSE. She is excellent.
2025-12-09
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I appreciate Dr. Claus's personal approach and easy and informative conversations around difficult topics. I am grateful for her care, attention to detail, seeing me as an individual, and for her humor!
2025-11-13
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Always excellent. Patient for over 20 years!
2025-11-05
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My experience is always been positive always called back when I've had a concern and I love Dr Elizabeth Claus and her staff. Everyone's been wonderful. I've been going there for probably 18 years [redacted]
2025-11-05
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I am extremely satisfied with the care I receive from Dr Claus and all,of the staff she is a very pleasant and thoughtful person
2025-11-05
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Dr. Claus is compassionate and informative and helps me understand the results of the MRI and what the progression of my vestibular schwannoma and aneurysm means. I am grateful for her care and encouragement.
2025-11-04
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My experience with visiting with Dr. Claus was delightful. She's a magnificent person, magnificent doctor, and is a credit to the institution that she works for. I have been her patient for more than 20 years, and because of her, I'm still alive and living. I would recommend it to any of my family or friends if they are in need of a neurosurgical specialty.
2025-10-17
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Wow! Dr Elizabeth Claus knocked my socks off! Besides her obvious brilliance, compassion and body of knowledge, she was patient, and answered all our questions. I immediately felt I was in competent, caring hands, in fact, that I couldn't be in better hands.
2025-10-15
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Dr Claus is kind and caring never rushes her patient
2025-09-04
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I was very pleased with the provider i definitely recommend my family and friends
2025-08-27
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
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