Herbert L Cares, MD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.841667 average rating from 48 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Newton, MA
- Boston, MA
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Clinical and Research Fellow- Neurosurgery, 1972
- Residency: Erie County Medical Ctr., Neuro Surgery, 1971
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neuro Surgery, 1970
- Internship: New York Univ. School of Medicine, Transitional, 1964
- Medical Education: University of Michigan, 1963
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Patient Feedback
4.841667 average rating from 48 reviews
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It was good to obtain his valued assessment of my medical issues.
2026-05-07
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I really enjoyed my experience visit with Dr. Cares. He was very thorough, explained things well, and gave me an excellent exam, better than I expected. Thank you.
2026-05-07
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Dr Cares was almost an hour late to see me. He did apologize immediately, having explained that he needed to finish with his previous patients. He said he would spend as much time with me as was necessary to obtain all necessary information, review tests, answer questions and complete his examination which he did, very thoroughly. We came up with a plan for next steps. Dr. Cares shared his detailed notes documentation with me for accuracy and provided me a copy.
2026-04-22
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Dr. Cares was very patient with me, explaining things very well. [redacted]
2026-04-17
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Dr Cares was probably the most knowledgeable and patient oriented Dr. I've had in the last twenty years
2026-04-01
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Listened to what I had to say, answered my questions, and provided clarity. He also did not rush through the visit- took the time to be thorough.
2026-03-30
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My experience was excellent. Best history, physical exam and explanation of plan of care.
2026-03-18
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The care provider was thorough and knowledgeable in identifying the reason for my neurological backpain. He carefully recommended few diagnostic steps to make decision for surgery logical, if it is needed.
2026-02-18
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Dr. Cares took his time and I felt comfortable with all his comments and explanations.
2026-01-17
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Very professional, very knowledgeable, very complete and personable.
2026-01-15
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Excellent.
2026-01-11
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Dr. Cares spent two hours with me! I felt he wanted to give me the best care possible. He took his role of second-opinion (actually third) very seriously
2025-12-24
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Nice to receive such focused, professional care from such an accomplished physician.
2025-12-20
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I really loved seeing Dr. Cares for the first time. He was very warm. He was very kind. He asked a lot of questions. He went over a lot of things and he explained things to the best of my ability to understand. So I would recommend him highly. He's just a very pleasant, smart man, and I appreciate that. Thank you.
2025-11-21
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It was excellent. Good service.
2025-11-21
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He had a great demeanor! Sense of humor, and outlook. While maintaining professionalism. Easy to talk with and understood my health concerns. Looked up anything that was in my records to compare and concur. Actually took me in early and spent a good amount of time as it was our first meeting.
2025-10-25
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Doctor was very concerned about my neck/back issues and took his professional time and knowledge to explain everything to me! I would surely recommend this doctor to anyone questioning if they needed back surgery or to hold off!
2025-10-09
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Very knowledgeable and thorough
2025-10-04
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My appt with Dr Cares was exceptionally thorough and informative He left no stone unturned in his effort to uncover and communicate the facts of my my current health situation Far and away the most compete exam Ive had since my neuropathy diagnosis
2025-09-28
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I thought that Dr. Cares was very caring, that he listened, [redacted]
2025-08-15
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Dr. Cares is a very special doctor and he was willing to spend the time with me and explain things and not rush. And it's very, very rare at this day and age. So I really appreciate his knowledge and his information. I wish more doctors are like him.
2025-08-08
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Wellpoint
- Railroad Medicare
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- United Health Care
- WellSense
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- WellSense NH
- Senior Whole Health
- Tufts Health Plan
- Medicaid NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Medicare
- Medicaid CT
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Multiplan
- Cigna
- Maine Community Health Options
- TriCare
- Aetna
- Coventry
- Medicaid RI
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Medicaid ME
- Beech Street
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Fallon Health
- MassHealth