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About Brigham and Women's Hospital

Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham, is a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. As a leading world-class academic medical center, we provide advanced medical care based on innovative research and clinical trials.

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Dedicated to innovation and clinical excellence

At Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of Mass General Brigham, we are committed to providing the highest quality and safest care possible for every patient—near and far.

Home to one of the largest hospital-based research enterprises in the U.S., we foster a culture of collaboration and education, pushing the boundaries of medical research and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse communities we serve.

Our expert clinicians are leaders in their medical fields and handle the most complex cases. Today, patients from around New England—and across the globe—trust us for their medical care. U.S. News & World Report recognizes Brigham and Women's Hospital as among the best hospitals in specialty areas including cancer, heart and vascular, diabetes and endocrine disorders, ear, nose and throat, gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, geriatric care, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, rheumatology, and urology.

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Patients and visitors of Brigham and Women's Hospital

Here are some helpful resources for patients, families, and visitors.

Find a doctor

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Our doctors provide outstanding care across dozens of specialties.

Locations

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In addition to our main campus, we have locations across New England.

Patient Gateway

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Communicate with your care team, review medications, pay medical bills, and more.

Visitor information

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Learn about Brigham and Women's Hospital visitor policies, dining options, and more.

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Brigham and Women’s Hospital is a world-class academic medical center based in Boston and serves patients from New England, across the United States and from 120 countries around the world. A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, we have a legacy of clinical excellence that continues to grow year after year.
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Mass General Brigham researchers

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Katrina's story

Curing an inoperable arteriovenous malformation

After an AVM in Katrina Arthur’s brain suddenly ruptured, doctors said it was too risky to remove and she’d never be active again. A chance encounter led to Dr. Nirav Patel and Katrina’s "second chance at life."
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Brigham and Women’s Hospital clinical trials and research

As a leading academic medical center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital advances medical research with the goal of improving diagnosis and treatment. Our investigators are engaged in research from the laboratory through clinical trials, translating discoveries into new therapies, diagnostics, and care approaches that expand treatment options for our patients.
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Learn how Mass General Brigham research informs patient care

https://research.massgeneralbrigham.org
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Find Brigham and Women's Hospital clinical trials

Search open clinical trials and studies at Brigham and Women's Hospital

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Leadership

Throughout Brigham and Women’s Hospital, every leadership decision is guided by our vision of a healthier world and delivered through our mission to maintain and restore health through leadership in compassionate care, scientific discovery, and education.

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Giles W. L. Boland, MD, president, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

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Partner with us in pushing the boundaries of what's possible

Your support helps Brigham and Women's Hospital to deliver the highest-quality patient care, pursue the most innovative and promising research, and train the brightest medical minds to become tomorrow's healthcare leaders.
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Contact Brigham and Women's Hospital

Helpful, compassionate Brigham and Women's Hospital care coordinators are just a call away to help guide your care, answer questions, schedule appointments, and plan your visit.
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Brigham and Womens Phone Directory

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International Patient Services

Contact information for international patients

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