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Tufts Medical Center has long been a household name in national health care. Founded in 1796 by trailblazing American patriots, including Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, Tufts MC is one of the oldest permanent medical facilities in the country—and one of the most internationally renowned. An academic medical center and teaching hospital, we're globally known for groundbreaking bench research, clinical trials and developments in health policy. But locally, Tufts MC is also acknowledged for the compassion with which our staff administers care to our patients and the region as a whole through a network of 1,600 affiliated physicians. And the ongoing pandemic has only emphasized the Tufts MC's critical role in the community.
Even before COVID-19 arrived in the U.S., Tufts MC was well-trained and ready for any health emergency that could hit. The sickest patients in the region turn to Tufts MC and Tufts Children’s Hospital. Throughout the pandemic, we took every precaution to ensure the highest quality and safety, for our patients, families, employees and community. This meant not only bolstering the already thorough cleaning and disinfecting practices in our facilities and boosting personal protection for our staff and patients, but keeping the public informed, offering COVID-19 testing and opening a regional vaccine site. Tufts MC and Tufts Children’s Hospital have been committed to not only providing top-quality care to patients dealing with this disease, but to educating members of the community about the importance of seeking care for other medical issues and symptoms that require fast hospital attention.
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You’ll Always Be Safe with Us
All patients and employees coming into the Medical Center will be provided with a mask to wear while they are here
All patients will be asked about possible COVID-19 symptoms before making an appointment and again upon arrival.
Visitors and guests continue to be limited
Our clinical spaces have been upgraded with plexiglass barriers at check-in, and waiting areas have been set up to ensure proper distancing between chairs
Floor decals will be placed six feet apart throughout the Medical Center to remind everyone of social distancing
Our environmental services staff is using advanced technology and the highest grade cleaners to disinfect areas frequently
Primary Care in Your Community
Tufts Children's - Woburn
Tufts Children's Hospital provides a full list of pediatric specialty services at our office in Woburn.
Seeing top physicians close to home has never been easier.
Baldwin Park II 7 Alfred Street,
Suite 300 A Woburn, MA 01801
781-897-0240 | tuftschildrenshos…ialty-centers/woburn
Tufts Medical Center/ Tufts Children’s Hospital
Tufts Medical Center is a 415-bed academic medical center, providing everything from routine and emergency care to the members of our Boston neighborhood to treating the most complex diseases and injuries affecting adults and children throughout New England. As part of a broad health system, we work to provide the very best care to all people in need, keeping care in their community when possible.
800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
617-636-5000 | tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Cape Cod Hospital
Tufts Children's Hospital is proud to provide inpatient pediatric support and neonatology expertise at Cape Cod Hospital, providing the very best care for sick children and babies on the Cape.
27 Park St, Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 771-1800 | capecodhealth.org
Signature Healthcare Brockton
Tufts Children's Hospital has teamed up with Signature Healthcare - Brockton to bring around-the-clock, expert inpatient pediatric and neonatal care. A nearby pediatric outpatient clinic supports ongoing wellness care for this Southeastern Massachusetts community.
680 Centre St, Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 941-7000 | signature-healthcare.org
MetroWest Medical Center (Framingham)
If you are having a family in the MetroWest region, rest assured the very best care is available for children who need medical care. Working with MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, pediatric specialists from Tufts Children's Hospital care for children admitted to the hospital and our expert neonatal team provides support for babies born early or with issues.
115 Lincoln St, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 383-1000 | mwmc.com
Lawrence Memorial Hospital (Medford)
From urgent care, to diabetes care and travel health services, are provided at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, part of MelroseWakefield Healthcare. Tufts Medical Center is proud to be a partner with MelroseWakefield Healthcare.
170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155
(781) 306-6000 | melrosewakefield.org
MelroseWakefield Hospital
MelroseWakefield Healthcare, formerly Hallmark Heath, which includes MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, works closely with Tufts Medical Center and Tufts Children's Hospital. This partnership enhances the services at facilities and brings academic medical center specialists to the communities directly north of Boston.
585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-3000 | melrosewakefield.org
Lowell General Hospital
Tufts Medial Center and Tufts Children's Hospital have teamed up with Lowell General Hospital to bring world-class specialty care right to your doorstep in the Merrimack Valley. So rather than traveling into Boston for medical appointments, you and your family can stay right where you are, and still receive the advanced care provided by an Academic Medical Center.
295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-6000 | lowellgeneral.org
Tufts Children's - Chelmsford
Tufts Children's Hospital provides a number of specialty services for children and teens so you can get the best specialists close to home.
20 Research Place, #210 Chelmsford, MA 01863
978-937-6362 | tuftschildrenshos…istings%20Management
Lawrence General Hospital
Tufts Children’s Hospital and Lawrence General formed a clinical affiliation in 2010. Since then, we’ve collaborated to expand the range of pediatric services and specialties available in Lawrence. Now, pediatricians from Tufts Children’s Hospital are onsite at Lawrence General providing inpatient pediatrics and neonatology expertise should you need it. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for your family.
1 General St, Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 683-4000 | lawrencegeneral.org
1963
1965
1981
1987
1992
1997
2007
2008
2014
The first neighborhood health center is founded by Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston’s Columbia Point housing project
The Family Participation Unit is established at Tufts Children’s Hospital, allowing parents to stay overnight with their children
The world’s first pediatric trauma center established at Tufts Children’s Hospital
Staff at Tufts MC create the practice of case management, the first hospital to do so
The first, full-service private teaching hospital in Boston is created with the addition of a maternity service
Neely House is established; first-of-its-kind bed and breakfast-style home within the hospital to host cancer patients and their families
Rooftop helipad opened for pediatric and adult Medflight patients
Paul Pierce Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery is established with funds from Boston Celtics great, Paul Pierce
Tufts-New England Medical Center is re-named Tufts Medical Center
Tufts MC becomes founding member of Wellforce system
1918
1919
1927
1929
1930
1938
1947
1958
The Boston Dispensary opened the first nutrition clinic of its kind in the world
An artificial milk product is invented at Tufts Children’s Hospital, that is later successfully marketed as Similac
Modern diagnostic test for syphilis discovered at the Boston Dispensary
The Boston Dispensary begins an affiliation with Tufts Children’s Hospital and Tufts University School of Medicine
The world’s first experiment in group psychotherapy takes place at the Boston Dispensary
100-bed Pratt Clinic, the largest diagnostic clinic in the world, is constructed at the Boston Dispensary
First children’s playroom established to apply recreational therapy
Maurice Raben, MD a pediatric endocrinologist at Tufts Children’s Hospital purified hormones from human pituitary glands to create the first growth hormone treatment
Immunosuppression therapy is developed to aid in successful organ transplants
1796
1803
1814
1873
1883
1886
1894
1899
1911
First public health vaccination campaign for smallpox began
The Boston Dispensary is established as the first permanent medical facility in New England and the third in the United States
The Boston Dispensary became the first medical facility to assign nurses to needy patients
The first dental clinic in the country for the poor was established
The first U.S. scientific use of Swedish massage and the beginnings of rehabilitative medicine begins at the Boston Dispensary
The first Visiting Nurse Association established
Floating Hospital for Children (now Tufts Children’s Hospital) was founded on a ship, where doctors’ believed the sea air of Boston Harbor would help the sick kids get well
The Boston Dispensary opens the first U.S. lung clinic
Floating Hospital
(now Tufts Children’s) started hospital-based human milk collection for sick babies
Innovations and Milestones
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Finding the right primary care physician is worth going the extra mile
Tufts MC continues a tradition of health care innovation, education, and treatment
Request an appointment
Tufts Medical Center has long been a household name in national health care. Founded in 1796 by trailblazing American patriots, including Paul Revere and Samuel Adams, Tufts MC is one of the oldest permanent medical facilities in the country—and one of the most internationally renowned. An academic medical center and teaching hospital, we're globally known for groundbreaking bench research, clinical trials and developments in health policy. But locally, Tufts MC is also acknowledged for the compassion with which our staff administers care to our patients and the region as a whole through a network of 1,600 affiliated physicians. And the ongoing pandemic has only emphasized the Tufts MC's critical role in the community.
Even before COVID-19 arrived in the U.S., Tufts MC was well-trained and ready for any health emergency that could hit. The sickest patients in the region turn to Tufts MC and Tufts Children’s Hospital. Throughout the pandemic, we took every precaution to ensure the highest quality and safety, for our patients, families, employees and community. This meant not only bolstering the already thorough cleaning and disinfecting practices in our facilities and boosting personal protection for our staff and patients, but keeping the public informed, offering COVID-19 testing and opening a regional vaccine site. Tufts MC and Tufts Children’s Hospital have been committed to not only providing top-quality care to patients dealing with this disease, but to educating members of the community about the importance of seeking care for other medical issues and symptoms that require fast hospital attention.
Complete this secure form and a member of our team will contact you to schedule your appointment as soon as possible.
Children
Adult
Sign Up
E-CheckUp
Enjoy health updates for you and your family and learn more about Tufts Medical Center’s services.
Children
Adult
Need a Primary Care Doctor or a Specialist?
You’ll Always Be Safe with Us.
All patients and employees coming into the Medical Center will be provided with a mask to wear while they are here
All patients will be asked about possible COVID-19 symptoms before making an appointment and again upon arrival.
Visitors and guests continue to be limited
Our clinical spaces have been upgraded with plexiglass barriers at check-in, and waiting areas have been set up to ensure proper distancing between chairs
Floor decals will be placed six feet apart throughout the Medical Center to remind everyone of social distancing
Our environmental services staff is using advanced technology and the highest grade cleaners to disinfect areas frequently
Primary Care Close to You
Tufts Medical Center is Proud to Partner with our Affiliated Health Care Providers.
Click on dates on the timeline below to learn about the rich history of Tufts Medical Center.
Tufts Children's - Woburn
Tufts Children's Hospital provides a full list of pediatric specialty services at our office in Woburn.
Seeing top physicians close to home has never been easier.
Baldwin Park II 7 Alfred Street,
Suite 300 A Woburn, MA 01801
781-897-0240 | tuftschildrenshos…ialty-centers/woburn
Tufts Medical Center/ Tufts Children’s Hospital
Tufts Medical Center is a 415-bed academic medical center, providing everything from routine and emergency care to the members of our Boston neighborhood to treating the most complex diseases and injuries affecting adults and children throughout New England. As part of a broad health system, we work to provide the very best care to all people in need, keeping care in their community when possible.
800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
617-636-5000 | tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Cape Cod Hospital
Tufts Children's Hospital is proud to provide inpatient pediatric support and neonatology expertise at Cape Cod Hospital, providing the very best care for sick children and babies on the Cape.
27 Park St, Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 771-1800 | capecodhealth.org
Signature Healthcare Brockton
Tufts Children's Hospital has teamed up with Signature Healthcare - Brockton to bring around-the-clock, expert inpatient pediatric and neonatal care. A nearby pediatric outpatient clinic supports ongoing wellness care for this Southeastern Massachusetts community.
680 Centre St, Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 941-7000 | signature-healthcare.org
MetroWest Medical Center (Framingham)
If you are having a family in the MetroWest region, rest assured the very best care is available for children who need medical care. Working with MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, pediatric specialists from Tufts Children's Hospital care for children admitted to the hospital and our expert neonatal team provides support for babies born early or with issues.
115 Lincoln St, Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 383-1000 | mwmc.com
Lawrence Memorial Hospital (Medford)
From urgent care, to diabetes care and travel health services, are provided at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, part of MelroseWakefield Healthcare. Tufts Medical Center is proud to be a partner with MelroseWakefield Healthcare.
170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA 02155
(781) 306-6000 | melrosewakefield.org
MelroseWakefield Hospital
MelroseWakefield Healthcare, formerly Hallmark Heath, which includes MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, works closely with Tufts Medical Center and Tufts Children's Hospital. This partnership enhances the services at facilities and brings academic medical center specialists to the communities directly north of Boston.
585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-3000 | melrosewakefield.org
Lowell General Hospital
Tufts Medial Center and Tufts Children's Hospital have teamed up with Lowell General Hospital to bring world-class specialty care right to your doorstep in the Merrimack Valley. So rather than traveling into Boston for medical appointments, you and your family can stay right where you are, and still receive the advanced care provided by an Academic Medical Center.
295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-6000 | lowellgeneral.org
Tufts Children's - Chelmsford
Tufts Children's Hospital provides a number of specialty services for children and teens so you can get the best specialists close to home.
20 Research Place, #210 Chelmsford, MA 01863
978-937-6362 | tuftschildrenshos…istings%20Management
Lawrence General Hospital
Tufts Children’s Hospital and Lawrence General formed a clinical affiliation in 2010. Since then, we’ve collaborated to expand the range of pediatric services and specialties available in Lawrence. Now, pediatricians from Tufts Children’s Hospital are onsite at Lawrence General providing inpatient pediatrics and neonatology expertise should you need it. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for your family.
1 General St, Lawrence, MA 01841
(978) 683-4000 | lawrencegeneral.org
1963
1965
1981
1987
1992
1997
2007
2008
2014
The first neighborhood health center is founded by Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston’s Columbia Point housing project
The Family Participation Unit is established at Tufts Children’s Hospital, allowing parents to stay overnight with their children
The world’s first pediatric trauma center established at Tufts Children’s Hospital
Staff at Tufts MC create the practice of case management, the first hospital to do so
The first, full-service private teaching hospital in Boston is created with the addition of a maternity service
Neely House is established; first-of-its-kind bed and breakfast-style home within the hospital to host cancer patients and their families
Rooftop helipad opened for pediatric and adult Medflight patients
Paul Pierce Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery is established with funds from Boston Celtics great, Paul Pierce
Tufts-New England Medical Center is re-named Tufts Medical Center
Tufts MC becomes founding member of Wellforce system
1918
1919
1927
1929
1930
1938
1947
1958
The Boston Dispensary opened the first nutrition clinic of its kind in the world
An artificial milk product is invented at Tufts Children’s Hospital, that is later successfully marketed as Similac
Modern diagnostic test for syphilis discovered at the Boston Dispensary
The Boston Dispensary begins an affiliation with Tufts Children’s Hospital and Tufts University School of Medicine
The world’s first experiment in group psychotherapy takes place at the Boston Dispensary
100-bed Pratt Clinic, the largest diagnostic clinic in the world, is constructed at the Boston Dispensary
First children’s playroom established to apply recreational therapy
Maurice Raben, MD a pediatric endocrinologist at Tufts Children’s Hospital purified hormones from human pituitary glands to create the first growth hormone treatment
Immunosuppression therapy is developed to aid in successful organ transplants
1796
1803
1814
1873
1883
1886
1894
1899
1911
First public health vaccination campaign for smallpox began
The Boston Dispensary is established as the first permanent medical facility in New England and the third in the United States
The Boston Dispensary became the first medical facility to assign nurses to needy patients
The first dental clinic in the country for the poor was established
The first U.S. scientific use of Swedish massage and the beginnings of rehabilitative medicine begins at the Boston Dispensary
The first Visiting Nurse Association established
Floating Hospital for Children (now Tufts Children’s Hospital) was founded on a ship, where doctors’ believed the sea air of Boston Harbor would help the sick kids get well
The Boston Dispensary opens the first U.S. lung clinic
Floating Hospital
(now Tufts Children’s) started hospital-based human milk collection for sick babies
Innovations and Milestones
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Home Health Foundation
The agencies of Home Health Foundation provide essential home health and hospice care in all the places patients call home. Together, our agencies form a comprehensive continuum of the highest quality home health and hospice care for infants, children, adults, and elders, in both home and community settings.
360 Merrimack Street, Suite 425 Lawrence, MA 01843
(978) 683-4000 | homehealthfoundation.org
High Pointe House
High Pointe House, a licensed acute care hospice residence, provides exceptional palliative and end-of-life care in a welcoming, home-like setting featuring 21 state-of-the-art suites. The house has been meticulously designed to provide a warm, serene setting for patients and families to gather together in comfort.
360 North Avenue, Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 377-9100 | homehealthfoundation.org
Cancer Center at Stoneham
In affiliation with MelroseWakefield Healthcare, the Tufts Medical Center Cancer Center at Stoneham offers hematology/oncology care, infusion and laboratory services.The Center provides convenient access to clinical trials and specialty oral cancer medications, as well as access to genetic programs as well as a seamless transfer to Boston if more advanced treatment is needed.
41 Montvale Ave. Stoneham, MA 02180
781-224-5810 | tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Tufts Medical Center Specialty Care – Norfolk
The Tufts Medical Center Specialty Center - Norfolk clinic offers world-class specialists from a Boston academic medical center right in your community. Our endocrinologist, breast and plastic surgeon, OB/GYN, urogynecologist and rheumatologist provide care for patients with acute and long-term illnesses.
31 Pine Street, Norfolk MA 02056
508-623-3800 | tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Tufts Medical Center Specialty Care – Quincy
On the South Shore in Crown Colony, patients can receive the same quality care from top Tufts Medical Center doctors without traveling into the city. We offer a number of specialty services including Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology and Urology.
160 Crown Colony Drive, Quincy, MA 02169
857-403-4600 | tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Tufts Medical Center Primary & Specialty Care – Wellesley
Conveniently located just off route 128, our Wellesley facility is comfortable and designed for optimal patient care. We offer primary care as well as cardiology, dermatology and neurology care.
65 Walnut Street Suite 201, Wellesley MA. 02481
781-237-3395 | tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Tuft’s Medical Center Specialty Care - Framingham
We offer primary care with appointments within 48 hours at both our Framingham locations and dermatology consults at our Worcester Road location. Our offices are welcoming and designed for optimal patient care.
85 Worcester Road, 2nd Floor // 61 Lincoln Street. Suite 301
508-879-0077 | tuftsmedicalcenter.org
James
Age: 59
Almost 6 years post op
(7/27/15)
Pounds lost: 130
Jaylon
Age: 23
10 months post op
(6/29/20)
Pounds lost: 200
Luis
Age: 28
3 years post op
(3/12/18)
Pounds lost: 180
Delaynee
Age: 24
6 months post op
(11/10/20)
Pounds lost: 63
Caileigh
Age: 23
6 months post op
(11/10/20)
Pounds lost: 150
Leah
Age: 23
6 months post op
(11/10/20)
Pounds lost: 90
Click On Dates On The Timeline Below To Learn About The Rich History Of Tufts Medical Center.
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