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Dr. Martina Stippler, MD

Dr. Martina Stippler, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Martina Stippler, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boston, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF INNSBRUCK / MEDICAL.FACULTY in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Practice

110 Francis St Ste 3B Boston, MA 02215
Telehealth available

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Dr. Stippler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stippler

3.1
41 ratings, 19 with a written review
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1.5 hours late
After waiting 1.5 hours past the scheduled appointment time, I left. If you can’t be even remotely on time, I have no faith in the quality of care you could offer. Was still charged 40$ office visit fee. Would not recommend under any circumstances.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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B – Oct 30, 2024
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Outstanding surgeon and caring person
I heard from many sources about her excellent skills as a surgeon. In person she is very confident but not arrogant; she explained everything clearly and honestly. She assembled an excellent team for my surgery and I came out of it with 99 % pain free down my left leg from a disc herniation. She is also a caring and compassionate person. I recommend her unconditionally.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Isaac Borenstein – Aug 12, 2023
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Great experience!
My husband and I recently saw Dr. Stippler, he's been diagnosed with a tumor in his pituitary gland. She was very informative, and explained everything in great detail. She explained the surgery, what to expect and what recovery will look like. We were very impressed with everything about her and plan to move forward with his surgery soon.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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MH – Jan 09, 2023
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Amazing!
When I was diagnosed with a tumor in my spinal column, Dr. Stippler was highly recommended by my orthopedist. She was right on time for my appointment and explained everything in great detail. She was patient and thorough. My surgery was complicated by various factors but was a huge success with little pain and a swift recovery. Dr. Stippler was amazing and her office was organized and responsive. I will forever be grateful to her. My quality of life is now so much since I’m pain free.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rick Goldberg – May 07, 2022
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Dr Stippler was 45 minutes late for the appointment and had clearly not looked at my chart. She did not listen to me as I described my symptoms nor look at my images or the report yet made an obscure and dangerously inappropriate diagnosis. If I had believed her diagnosis and followed her treatment plan, I would have had permanent neurological damage. On *my* first day of medical school, the take-away lesson was: the most obvious diagnosis is most likely the correct diagnosis. Perhaps Martina should keep that in mind before she makes a diagnosis that can ruin a life.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2022
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She has been very helpful with my cervical spine issues. She performed a C6/C7 disc replacement. It went great and 9 months later you can barely see where the incision was.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mark K – Sep 27, 2020
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Great surgeon! Absolutely the worse office staff I have ever encountered. Dontvleave office with out all paperwork needed unless you dont need if for a month or so. Lost a weeks pay chasing paperwork needed for sick leave.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 others found this helpful
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Jack I – Mar 09, 2020
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Dr. Stippler was kind, helpful, empathetic, and caring during the whole process from consult to post-op. I highly recommend her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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jbdg – Aug 30, 2019
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I have had 2 spinal surgeries by Dr. Stippler and I find her to be excellent. Dorothy Johnson
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Dorothy Johnson in MA, MA – Jul 26, 2019
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Dr. Stippler is an extraordinarily good surgeon. I am nearly 1 year post surgery and I have returned to full function after having a 2 level ACDF. C5-6-7. Pre surgery I was losing almost complete function of my left arm and my right was worsening, and my pain was excruciating. I can now play with my grandson with no issue in holding him, and I have no pain. God bless her gifted hands for giving me my life back. I recommend her highly. She is both personable and highly professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Brian Hussey in Taunton, MA – Jul 09, 2018
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Do not recommend under any circumstance.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2018
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She’s terrible. She is all over the place when she meets with you. Promises to follow up with docs that may help you and yet you will never hear from her again. She give BI a bad name. Try Mass Gen for better treatment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 others found this helpful
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Feb 10, 2018
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Wonderful surgeon very responsive to any concerns or questions! I had L4 & L5 surgery with bone fusion had severe pain shooting down backs of both legs all the way to my feet as well as severe back pain! All pain in legs totally gone some slight off n on pain @ surgical sight and incision but still in recovery stage prior to 12 week mark Tylenol not needed. I would highly recommend Dr Stippler! If I ever needed spinal surgery again I would return To her. She is professional and listens to you
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Becky Bonardi in NH – Feb 17, 2017
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I had a wonderful experience with her from my first appointment to my post-operative care. She is warm and clearly caring about your care. She takes the time to clearly answer any of your questions and concerns so that you completely understand what she has seen and what she recommends needs to be done. She is a conservative surgeon who is not going to do surgery unless you truly need it. In addition, every one of her nurses and staff are also are prompt, caring and helpful answering questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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CKG in West Yarmouth, MA – Jan 25, 2017
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I had a great experience with Dr. Stippler. I have lumbar stenosis and difficulties walking. She explained everything to me and showed me the images. I feel I am in good hands with her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Emily in Newton, MA – Jan 24, 2017
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What a caring and smart doctor. I have been impressed by her attention to detail and *incredibly* skilled hands. She took away a complicated brain tumor. And I can now walk well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Suesue in boston, ma – Jul 21, 2016
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I saw her today in clinic and I was very worried about the pain in my arm. She toke her time and explained what is going on and what the next steps should be. She is very competent and I trust her completely. She really cares.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Mr. Mullally in Cambridge, MA – Jul 20, 2016
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Head a great experience. I saw her for a leg pain. She was very through explaining what was going on. I can only recommend her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Elfi D in West Newton, MA – Jul 09, 2016
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What a super neuro surgeon. Thanks God for Dr. Stippler. I was brought to the Beth Israel after falling in my home. I was diagnosed with a terrible brain injury and a cervix spine injury. She took the time to speak to me and my family before operating in the middle of the night. I'm healing well now. She was so understanding, well spoken and informative. I wish that all doctors treated their patients so well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Happy Patient in Brockton, MA – Jul 07, 2016
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Dr. Martina Stippler, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boston, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF INNSBRUCK / MEDICAL.FACULTY in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities Beth Israel Deaconess...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Innsbruck / Medical.faculty

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Beith Isreal Deaconess Medical Center110 Francis St Ste 3B Boston, MA 02215
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Practice

Beth Israel Deaconess Healthcare200 Boylston St Fl 4 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
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Practice

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham148 Chestnut St Needham, MA 02492
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center330 Brookline Ave Boston, MA 02215
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