Co-Director, Brain Tumor Center; Director, Neurosurgical Oncology, Department of Neurosurgery; Christopher K. Fellows Family Chair in Pediatric Neurosurgery; Attending Physician, Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Blood Disorders Center
Co-Director, Epilepsy Center; Director, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery; Neurosurgical Director, Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation Program
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
Dr. R. Michael Scott, a distinguished neurosurgeon and researcher, passed away on August 4, 2023. Renowned for his expertise in treating brain vascular malformations and advancing stroke treatment in children, Dr. Scott was deeply respected caregiver, leader, and educator at Boston Children’s and Harvard Medical School. His profound influence on global neurosurgery earned him lifetime achievement awards from organizations such as the Neurosurgical Society of America and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Scott’s legacy lives on through the numerous pediatric neurosurgery programs led by the physicians he mentored — a testament to impact as a mentor and innovator in the field.