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Dr. Gerald McGillicuddy, MD

Dr. Gerald McGillicuddy, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Gerald McGillicuddy, MD is a general surgeon in Worcester, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Vincent Hospital and UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 4 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

67 Belmont St Worcester, MA 01605
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Dr. McGillicuddy is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. McGillicuddy's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McGillicuddy

4.0
35 ratings, 12 with a written review
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He saved my life and I will forever be grateful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dave from Boston – Jan 31, 2025
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Back surgery gone awry.
Seemed very caring and attentive before the surgery but had little compassion for my post-op issues. I'm way worse now than before the surgery.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jan 17, 2025
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emergency Craniotomy
In 2007 I was in an accident and needed emergency surgery because the right side of my skull was shattered. Dr.Mcgillicuddy and his team saved my life! He’s my hero!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Matti A – Apr 24, 2024
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My first visit
When I went to go see him for the first time, I knew that I was never going to go to another neurosurgeon. Even his his staff is wonderful and his partner. He diagnosed me, did what he could for one of my problems, and for that problem is wonderful. Found out about my other problem, and he was honest and straight forward with me since the start.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Paula Butler – Jan 30, 2024
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Short spoken but best for the spine ! Had better than expected results. Definitely wouldn't have gotten the ae from anyone else
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
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KRISTIN ARNOLD – Nov 10, 2020
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Dr McGuillicuddy is the finest neurosurgeon I have ever worked with in my 27 years as an Anesthesiologist, one of the best surgeons to ever operate on me, and a rare example of all that a physician should be.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 22, 2020
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No good. Time to retire.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Mar 15, 2020
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My father was a patient. He recommended a procedure and said there was very little risk. My father experienced major complications as a result of this procedure. This doctor ghosted the family and walked away. I would not recommend this doctor to my worse enemy. He has zero compassion and is all about the money.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Feb 26, 2020
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Very fortunate to have been referred to Dr. McGillicuddy. An incredibly skilled experienced surgeon. Professional, friendly, knowledgeable. Very concerned for his patients; e.g. we left our 1st visit at 6:15 pm and he still had a roomful of people waiting to see him, and once left a voice message from his office phone at 8:30 pm! Quite busy but took his time to explain my situation and the ACDFP procedure using computer images. And very serious yet we always share a few laughs during my visits
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
5 others found this helpful
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Ed in Westborough, MA – Sep 23, 2017
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Dr McGillicudy has performed 2 back surgeries on me. He is so meticulous and caring. When you are with him you feel like his only patient. No one, but Dr. McGillicuddy, will operate on me for this problem. When you have all the nurses, anesthesiologist etc. telling you he is number 1 you know he must be.
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
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Karen L in Dudley, MA – Jan 25, 2017
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Just had a anterior cervical discectomy on my C5&C6.. He was great!! Surgery went great!! My recovery is going so good!! Have no numbness in my hand and foot anymore!!! I would highly recommend Dr. McGillicuddy!!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
15 others found this helpful
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Shrewsbury, MA – Jun 08, 2016
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He listened to me. Compassionate yet professional. Heard my concerns and didn't rush me unlike many doctors I've dealt with.
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
16 others found this helpful
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Tracey shack in Lancaster Ma – Mar 14, 2016
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Dr. Gerald McGillicuddy, MD is a general surgeon in Worcester, MA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Vincent Hospital and UMass Memorial...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Tufts University

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Pathology Associates Lab Inc67 Belmont St Worcester, MA 01605
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Saint Vincent Hospital

      123 Summer St
      Worcester, MA 01608
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

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    • UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus

      119 Belmont St
      Worcester, MA 01605
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards
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