Healthcare in Boston

Healthcare in Boston is among the finest in the United States, anchored by the city’s prestigious universities and their world-renowned medical research facilities. Most cluster in the Longwood Medical Area, next door to the Fenway district. Some hospitals in Boston are excellent teaching hospitals that are directly affiliated with specific academic institutions.

The Boston Public Health Commission oversees healthcare across the city – the country’s oldest health department, with roots that stretch back to 1799. This independent public agency runs everything from community health centres to infectious disease surveillance.

Pharmacies are widely available in Boston, from large chain stores to smaller local outlets, some of which are open 24/7. If you’re moving to Boston, make sure you have robust health insurance coverage to access the city’s top medical facilities.

Bear in mind that Boston’s world-class reputation comes with a caveat: the city has some of the longest appointment wait times in the country. New patients can expect to wait several weeks or even months for specialist consultations, so it’s wise to secure a primary care physician and schedule any necessary appointments well before you arrive.

Read Healthcare in the USA for more on the national healthcare system.

Here are some of Boston’s most highly rated hospitals.

Hospitals in Boston

Boston Children’s Hospital

Website: www.childrenshospital.org 
Address: 300 Longwood Ave, Boston

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Website: www.brighamandwomens.org 
Address: 75 Francis Street, Boston

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Website: www.bidmc.org
Address: 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital

Website: www.massgeneral.org 
Address: 55 Fruit Street, Boston

New England Baptist Hospital

Website: www.nebh.org 
Address: 125 Parker Hill Avenue, Boston

Tufts Medical Center

Website: www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org 
Address: 800 Washington Street, Boston