About Brian Nahed, MD

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Locations

Mass General Cancer Center: Neuro-Oncology
55 Fruit St.
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-5805
Fax: 617-724-5806

Medical Education

  • MSc, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health*
  • MD, Yale University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Fellowship, New England Baptist Hospital

American Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery, American Board of Neurological Surgery

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Research

Circulating Tumor Cells in Brain Tumor Patients and Blood Based Biomarkers for Brain Tumor Patients

Dr. Brian Nahed's research recently identified the first evidence of tumor cells in the blood of patients with brain tumors - a landmark finding which changes our understanding of brain tumors and the blood. Dr. Nahed and his colleagues developed the first device which they used to identify, capture, and analyze circulating tumor cells in the blood of patients with brain cancer. Through a collaboration between bioengineers, molecular biologists and clinicians, a circulating tumor cell capture device was developed to capture and detect tumor cells from patients with cancer. Under the mentorship of Drs. Daniel Haber, Shyamala Maheswaran, and Mehmet Toner, they aim to harness this technology to genetically characterize tumor cells without needing an invasive biopsy, and determine responsiveness to targeted cancer drugs. It also offers the opportunity to study cancer stem cells or metastatic precursors, thought to be at the origin of cancer spread via the bloodstream, to define their molecular vulnerabilities and help design new therapies to prevent cancer metastasis.

Dr. Nahed has joined Dr. Shannon Stott to develop the first clinical tool to identify and monitor brain tumor patients using a blood test - expanding on their individual work on circulating tumor cells and exosomes. They are actively enrolling patients into their NIH funded research program.  

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Publications

  • Peer-Reviewed Publications: Dr. Nahed has 153 publications in peer-reviewed journals, given hundreds of presentations, published book chapters, scientific and patient centered blogs. Please refer to PubMed for a complete list of Dr. Nahed's publications. Leader in Liquid Biopsy Research and the first to develop a blood test for patients with brain tumors. Dr. Brian Nahed and Dr. Shannon Stott have developed the first blood based test to diagnose brain tumors from patient's blood. They have been awarded several grants, including an R01 from the NIH (National Institutes for Health) to develop a liquid biopsy for patients with brain tumors. Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Nahed serves on the Executive Committee of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons where he focuses on improving the education of neurosurgeons nationally and internationally. Dr. Nahed co-chairs the CNS leadership institute and serves as the co-chair of the development committee. He has served as scientific programming and annual meeting chair. Digital Biomarkers for Health. Dr. Nahed has developed novel use of digital biomarkers, technology, and tele-health to advance health care. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=nahed%20b

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.8out of 5(100 Ratings, 51 Comments)

January 2025

I was very appreciative of the time that Dr Nahed and his nurse practitioner [redacted] spent with me to explain my MRI findings as well as to discuss my other health concerns and questions.


January 2025

It is remarkable how connected Dr. Nahed can make you feel in a virtual appointment, even when meeting for the first time! He is personable and thorough, he takes the time to explain things and makes sure you understand. He clearly cares deeply about his patients. I have no doubt I will be in good hands for this surgery and beyond. I feel so ... Read More


December 2024

Dr. Nahed was extremely kind and encouraging to me. He took away my heightened anxiety from my previous results from another provider.


December 2024

My experience with this provider was everything it should be. He was knowledgeable and kind. He addressed all my concerns and made the necessary referrals for my continuing care. I would not hesitate to refer him to family and friends.


November 2024

He cares


November 2024

Dr Brian Nahed is one of the most caring physicians I have ever met. Helpful in every way and always puts me at ease. I wish all doctors could learn his ways of putting patients first and at ease.


November 2024

Dr Nahed is an amazing doctor and MGH is very fortunate to have him. We need more doctors like him.


November 2024

Dr Nahed is an outstanding doctor and I feel lucky to have him caring for me, both pre and post craniotomy. He and his team always take the time needed to care for me. Thank you Dr Nahed!


November 2024

I am pleased with the care at MGB. All interactions to date have been professional, understanding, helpful and respectful. I got a second opinion for brain surgery from Dr Nahed. And I elected to have him perform it, not the provider I had at [redacted]. In addition, I will be changing my insurance, so I can have my specialty care/drs at MGB. I ... Read More


November 2024

I was very pleased with the responses and I felt I was listened to and I got the answers I needed to get.

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