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Dr. Liliana Goumnerova, MD

Dr. Liliana Goumnerova, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Liliana Goumnerova, MD is a pediatric neurosurgery specialist in Boston, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine in 1980. She is affiliated with medical facilities Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
(617) 355-6364

Care Philosophy

"Growing up as the child of a Bulgarian diplomat during the Cold War, I was raised all over the world and was taught to value education and independence. 

When I left Bulgaria for medical school in ..."

- Dr. Liliana Goumnerova, MD

Dr. Goumnerova is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Goumnerova specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
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  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Goumnerova's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goumnerova

4.3

11 ratings, 7 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Apr 29, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Apr 28, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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MRoseL – Jan 04, 2025
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What went well
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What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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May 12, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Vivian Macedo – Nov 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Rachael S – Aug 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Boston , MA – Oct 12, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Growing up as the child of a Bulgarian diplomat during the Cold War, I was raised all over the world and was taught to value education and independence. 

When I left Bulgaria for medical school in 1977, I could not return to...read more

biography

I am a pediatric neurosurgeon committed to the best possible outcomes for children with brain tumors at Boston Children's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and through my efforts to raise standards of care here and abroad.

I...read more

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

  • Neurosurgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • David Mahoney Institute Of Neurosciene, University Of Pennsylvania, Neuroscience Research

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990

  • Hospital For Sick Children, Pediatric Neurosurgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • Hospital For Sick Childrn University Toronto

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988

  • University Of Ottowa, Neurosurgery

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • University Ottawa

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • Saint Joseph's Health Centre

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • St Josephs Hosp-u Toronto

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • St Josephs Hospital University Toronto

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980

  • Medical Academy

    Undergraduate School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Goumnerova is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Boston Children's Hospital300 Longwood Ave Boston, MA 02115
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Boston Children's Hospital

      300 Longwood Ave
      Boston, MA 02115

    • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

      450 Brookline Ave
      Boston, MA 02215
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