Rose Du, MD, PhD

Rose Du, MD, PhD

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4.864151 average rating from 159 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Boston, MA

Dr. Du is the Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery and a Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Du’s clinical practice is focused on cerebrovascular diseases including brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, moyamoya disease, carotid stenosis, cavernous malformations, dural arteriovenous fistulas, brain tumors, skull base tumors, and trigeminal neuralgia.

Dr. Du’s research involves the genetics of and outcomes studies in cerebrovascular diseases.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Endovascular Neurosurgery, 2020
  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery, 2007
  • Residency: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, Neurosurgery, 2006
  • Internship: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2001
  • Medical Education: Harvard Medical School, 2000

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.864151 average rating from 159 reviews

  • Dr. Du is a wonderful doctor who takes the time to answer all of my questions and I can tell that she is busy, but when I come up with one more question, she does not act impatient. She just answers my questions in a quick and concise manner. I really feel like I'm in good hands with her and she explains the MRI very, very well in a way that I can understand. I truly appreciate her.

    2026-09-07

  • She was kind and reassuring.

    2026-09-02

  • Dr. Du is the BEST!! Very cordial and professional. She explained everything in a understanding manner and showed empathy for my condition.

    2026-09-01

  • Dr was very attentive and supportive

    2026-08-31

  • Very knowledgeable very caring

    2026-08-29

  • The provider was very clear and helpful. She was thorough and supportive

    2026-08-29

  • She's wonderful.

    2026-08-29

  • Dr Du is amazing. Best in the world. I am eternally grateful that she is my doctor.

    2026-08-24

  • I appreciate the timely manner in which I got my virtual visit and that reaching and speaking to people in her office was so easily done. During my visit Dr. Du explained my issue in a way that was easy to understand, addressed my concerns and answered all my questions .I am grateful for her expertise.

    2026-08-23

  • What I appreciated most was that Dr. Du was very available to answer all of my questions on our video call on [redacted]. She was already well prepared, and when she walked me through my situation at the start of the call, she answered a lot of what I was going to ask anyway. She was direct, very helpful, and I got off the call feeling good about the plan. [redacted]

    2026-08-23

  • I felt very informed by Dr Du's input about my issues. She was reassuring and removed my fears.

    2026-08-15

  • I have great trust in Dr. Du's knowledge and skills and in her judgement in providing my care. She always made sure to answer all questions and explained and showed my images

    2026-08-05

  • Simply out Talking with Dr DU was one of the best Dr/Patient interactions I've ever had. People like my self, are already anxious because of the underlying situations we may have. so we hinge on every word. Dr DU explained in extreme detail what I was dealing with, and the path forward, in such a manner that it was very simple to comprehend. She gave me peace and confidence in my mind, that I was dealing with one of the best of the best. I appreciated her so much. I'm thankful to be able to be in such good hands. Her knowledge, kindness and professionalism was the epitome of great healthcare Thank you

    2026-07-26

  • World level excellence patience concern and even time for line funny stories She is treasure whom should never be put in a position to leave

    2026-07-25

  • Dr. Du was the epitome of professionalism and very receptive about my needs as a patient.

    2026-07-25

  • Dr DU is wonderful! She is kind and very knowledgeable. She listens and explains answers to my questions very clearly. I totally appreciate her understanding that I am no longer able to drive into Boston and she works with me to take tests closer to my home....at Salem hospital. I truly am happy to have her as my neurologist.

    2026-07-12

  • Dr. Du is very knowledgeable, kind, and explained everything very well. Her nurse, [redacted] is also amazing, smart, and patient. A great team! I am very lucky to have found these people. God is always Good!

    2026-07-11

  • She was kind

    2026-07-04

  • Very good-explain things very well-professional and very patient with any questions I asked I would definitely recommend her

    2026-07-03

  • Dr. Du listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions. She thoroughly discussed my condition and options moving forward. She was kind and professional while doing so.

    2026-06-28

  • Super nice, informative at layman's level even though she knew I was a nurse. Non rushed explained everything in a comforting and reassuring manner. Dr Du is wonderful!! [redacted]

    2026-06-27

  • Dr. Du was very polite and informative. [redacted]

    2026-06-22

  • Everyone was very nice and pleasant

    2026-06-20

  • [redacted] uneventful professional visit and kind staff.

    2026-06-21

  • I think Dr, Du is wonderful. I have trusted her completely since I first saw her 10 years ago. She listens, explains everything, is kind and is thorough.

    2026-06-20

  • Dr. Du and her support staff answered all my questions. They got me in for the telephone visit as soon as humanly possible. And both Dr. Du, when she called me on the telephone to discuss my situation, she was very quick to recommend that I be seen as soon as possible. And [redacted], her nurse, called me right back as soon as our call had ended and got me in as quickly as she could given the situation. So I haven't actually been in to be seen just yet, but I know that I'm in good hands.

    2026-06-15

  • Very knowledgeable, very attentive. Put our minds at ease over a very concerning situation.

    2026-06-13

  • Dr Du was very attentive to my questions.

    2026-06-12

  • Excellent

    2026-06-12

  • first time talking to her

    2026-06-03

  • Was supposed to be a zoom meeting, however, the time of appt changed so it ended up being a phone call. It was great Dr Du was amazing she went over the procedure and answered all my questions and my daughters as well. Looking forward to meeting her in person. She took her time. Didn't rush the phone call.

    2026-05-28

  • Dr. Du has been following me for about 8 years. She is always thorough, responsive to my questions and concerns, and expert in her analysis and explanations. She's great.

    2026-05-24

  • I so appreciate Dr. Du and her care team. She explains the MRI imaging with skill and makes it easy to understand my current status.

    2026-05-23

  • They gave me good service, thank you very much.

    2026-05-23

  • She was very professional.

    2026-05-20

  • Dr. Du was excellent. She explained everything and did not rush the appointment. She's very knowledgeable and very compassionate.

    2026-05-17

  • This was my first time for a virtual appointment. It went very well. She showed us MRI pictures and explained everything very well.

    2026-05-16

  • Dr Rose Du is a treasure and we are exceptionally fortunate to have her in our region. I would travel internationally to see her if she were in a different region. She is a 20 out of 10! She saved my life and I will forever be grateful to her and her excellent nurse, [redacted].

    2026-05-15

  • Dr. Du has always been an amazing doctor for me. She has listened to my concerns, helped me make decisions, and always been willing to take my call when needed.

    2026-05-15

  • Excellent overall Just waiting for office to follow-up on scheduling tests.

    2026-04-25

  • Always explains everything clearly.

    2026-04-28

  • The office support is well organized and friendly.

    2026-04-20

  • Very good

    2026-04-18

  • Dr. Du has been meticulous in her care and follow through in my case.

    2026-04-18

  • Brightness off the charts. I hope to go to Dr. Du if I ever come to need the bypass surgery.

    2026-04-12

  • Dr. Du was terrific. Respectful, empathetic, very well informed and it was overall a comprehensive and reassuring visit / experience. Dr. Du quickly and gracefully dealt with our primary concerns, was able to put us at ease and gave us confidence in the path forward. A not-insignificant accomplishment. We recommend her highly.

    2026-04-13

  • professional and seems competent

    2026-04-22

  • Dr. Du is one of the very brightest and professional medical doctors, medical surgeon that I, you know, at [redacted] years old have been with. I so appreciate her and her staff is extraordinary as well as is she.

    2026-04-09

  • Dr Du is very thorough in her follow up and shows the actual MRI images. She zoomed in on images, while explaining the exact location and status of the aneurism, recommending next follow up step. She is competent, confident and reassuring.

    2026-03-31

  • Knowledgeable professional very helpful.

    2026-03-30

  • It was the good visit.

    2026-03-21

  • When I was in the hospital, I didn't have any idea what was going on with me. I knew I had a brain bleed, but I didn't know how to deal with it or what I should do. And Dr. Du was so polite and caring and reassured me that I was going to be all right. And I really respect that and I really like that doctor.

    2026-03-21

  • Dr. Du is a wonderful doctor who explains complicated medical information in a way that is understandable. I feel honored to be her patient.

    2026-03-15

  • She called me in a timely manner to give me the results of my MRI.

    2026-03-14

  • Professional and timely

    2026-03-13

  • Dr. Du is a very patient person, thank very much. I wish I can continuous under her care

    2026-03-13

  • She was great and explained my MRI results and next steps in my care very clearly.

    2026-02-08

  • I was very satisfied with the Dr. She made time for me even though she had two emergencies at my appointment time. [redacted]

    2026-01-05

  • Dr Du saved my life 10 years ago. She continues to follow up on my care. Dr Du is an outstanding neurosurgeon.

    2025-12-20

  • very nice and personable

    2025-12-12

  • It was fine.

    2025-12-12

  • Doctor Rose Du is the most knowledgable and caring neurosurgeon for me. I have great respect and admiration for Doctor Rose Du. She saved my life With gratitude [redacted]

    2025-11-29

  • Very caring

    2025-11-29

  • I have had Dr Du since 2017. She has always been very attentive, compassionate, thorough, and very easy to understand what she's explaining. Thank you Dr Du.

    2025-11-22

  • Dr. Du was very thorough in explaining everything about my condition and I appreciate her time and care deeply.

    2025-11-17

  • Dr. Du is a rock star!

    2025-11-12

  • Provider was able to adjust her busy schedule to meet my urgent appointment needs

    2025-11-12

  • Dr Rose Du provided me with very detailed information about my specific issue which was much appreciated. I felt I had so much more knowledge about my situation after talking with her. She spent time with me answering all of my questions without making me feel rushed. I would recommend her as a doctor without reservation.

    2025-11-02

  • Dr. Du is a caring, compassionate, respectful surgeon which is very different in a good way from other surgeons I have interacted with. She is very knowledgeable and kind and listens to the patient, providing as much time and information as you need.

    2025-11-04

  • Yes, this provider was very caring, understanding, transparent, and firm, as well as very informative in regards to what the procedure was and its information regarding to that procedure. So it was great. No issues, concerns were provided to ease my concerns. And yes, it was a great procedure.

    2025-11-03

  • Dr. Du has continued to care for me since my pre-emptive brain aneurysm surgeries in [redacted]. She has carefully explained my follow-up care and the importance of it in ways I understand. [redacted] To be her patient means the world to me.

    2025-11-02

  • Cordial, respectful and quite knowledgeable

    2025-11-01

Accepted Insurance

  • Tufts Medicare Preferred
  • Wellpoint
  • Multiplan
  • MassHealth
  • Humana
  • Coventry
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Beech Street
  • Medicaid CT
  • Medicaid NH
  • Railroad Medicare
  • WellSense
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • United Health Care
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • TriCare
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
  • Fallon Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicaid ME
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid RI