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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions
Boston Medical Center is a premier healthcare institution dedicated to delivering exceptional, equitable care through award-winning clinical services, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive community programs. As a national leader in health equity and innovation, we empower patients to thrive by addressing root causes of medical disparities and integrating cutting-edge treatments with compassionate, personalized care.Our mission extends beyond individual patients, fostering systemic change through education, sustainability initiatives, and partnerships that advance health outcomes for diverse populations in Boston and beyond.
Services
Cancer Care
Cardiovascular Services
Emergency Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Primary Care
Radiology
Addiction Medicine
Geriatrics
Pediatric Care
Pharmacy Services
Highlights and features
- Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in six specialties
- Magnet-recognized for nursing excellence and innovative patient care
- Over $110 million in annual NIH-funded research and 789 active projects
- Comprehensive wraparound services addressing social determinants of health
- Largest sickle cell disease center in New England with gene therapies
Associations and certifications
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Designation
What people say
CAR T changed my life
Expert-led care teams
Dedicated patient navigators
Renowned models of care
Award-winning doctors
Services
Cancer Care
BMC Cancer Center delivers cutting-edge treatments including CAR T-cell therapy and 50+ clinical trials. Our multidisciplinary teams provide personalized care supported by dedicated patient navigators and multilingual social workers. Recognized for excellence in breast, blood, and solid tumor cancers, we integrate behavioral health and genetic counseling in comprehensive treatment plans.
Emergency Medicine
As New England's busiest Level I trauma center, we offer 24/7 emergency care with specialized pediatric services and psychiatric emergency units. Our team-based approach includes violence intervention programs and addiction urgent care. Nationally recognized for innovation in acute care delivery, we treat over 130,000 patients annually with evidence-based interventions.
Primary Care
Adult Primary Care provides comprehensive health maintenance with clinics in women's health, immigrant care, and substance use disorders. Services include preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and integrated behavioral health. Our linguistically diverse team offers coordinated care across BMC's 70+ specialties through patient-centered medical home models.
Cardiovascular Services
BMC Cardiovascular Center offers state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment for complex cardiac conditions. Our nationally ranked programs include amyloidosis management, arrhythmia care, and preventive cardiology. Patients benefit from multidisciplinary teams combining interventional cardiology with lifestyle modification programs, supported by ACGME-accredited fellowship training for future specialists.
Addiction Medicine
Grayken Center provides comprehensive addiction services including office-based treatment, residential programs, and clinical trials. We offer overdose response training, peer support networks, and research-driven policy advocacy. Our fellowship program trains clinicians nationwide in evidence-based approaches to substance use disorders across the lifespan.
People
Alastair Bell
President & CEO
Dr. Bell leads BMCHS strategy with expertise in healthcare transformation. A Harvard-trained physician-executive, he previously advised global healthcare organizations at McKinsey & Company. His leadership focuses on advancing equitable care models and system integration across BMC's affiliated entities.
Anthony Hollenberg
President, BMC & Chief Physician Executive
As physician-scientist specializing in endocrinology, Dr. Hollenberg directs clinical innovation and health equity initiatives. A former Harvard faculty member, he has led major academic medicine departments and received national recognition for thyroid research and metabolic disorder studies.
Teviah E. Sachs
Chief of Surgical Oncology
Dr. Sachs specializes in surgical cancer treatments and leads BMC's surgical oncology division. He directs multidisciplinary approaches to complex malignancies, combining clinical excellence with research into cancer biology and treatment outcomes.
Minh T. Truong
Chief of Radiation Oncology
Dr. Truong directs advanced radiation therapy programs for cancer patients. His expertise includes developing personalized treatment plans using cutting-edge technology, with particular focus on improving outcomes for diverse patient populations.
Thea James
VP of Mission & Co-Executive Director, Health Equity Accelerator
Dr. James spearheads BMC's health equity initiatives and violence intervention programs. With 27 years of public health experience, she combines emergency medicine practice with strategic leadership to address systemic healthcare disparities and social determinants of health.
Questions
What specialties are offered at Boston Medical Center?
BMC provides care in over 70 specialties including cancer, cardiology, emergency medicine, orthopedics, addiction medicine, geriatrics, and pediatric services, with 6 U.S. News high-performing specialties.
Does BMC offer emergency services?
Yes, BMC operates the busiest Level I trauma center in New England with 24/7 emergency care, including specialized pediatric emergency services and psychiatric emergency units.
How does BMC support health equity?
BMC addresses social determinants through community programs, multilingual services, and the Health Equity Accelerator, focusing on housing, nutrition, and economic mobility to improve patient outcomes.
What research opportunities exist at BMC?
BMC conducts $110 million annually in NIH-funded research across 789 projects, including substance use disorders, infectious diseases, geriatrics, and hematology/oncology with emphasis on diverse patient populations.
Are there educational programs available?
BMC offers 67 residency programs, research fellowships, and the Primary Care/Health Services Research Fellowship, training 679 residents annually as BU School of Medicine's principal teaching affiliate.
How to schedule an appointment at BMC?
Patients can contact specific departments directly via phone numbers listed on BMC's website or use online scheduling options through the MyChart patient portal.
