At Brigham and Women’s Hospital, our goal is to bring you everything possible – the most advanced and effective treatments combined with best in patient care. To help make your hospital visit as comfortable and convenient as possible, we offer a wide range of resources to support you, your family and your entire health care team.

If you are a new patient or require a new doctor, for faster service booking an appointment, call 1-800-BWH-9999, or use our on-line Request an Appointment Form. Our scheduling coordinators provide personalized service in English or Spanish.

Locations

We offer a range of convenient locations throughout the greater-Boston area. Find directions, maps and shuttle schedules.

Guides to Patient Care

Whether you will be at BWH for inpatient, cancer, day surgery or maternity care, reading our patient guides can help you better understand what to expect during your visit.

Quality

Our goal is to provide the best and safest patient care possible. Learn more about our commitment to providing patients and their families with the best care experience possible.

Resources

We offer a full range of services and amenities to support the practical and emotional needs of our patients and their families.

Patient and Family Advisory Council

At BWH, doctors, nurses and support staff work closely with patients and their families and consider them to be partners at the center of the health care team. Read our Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) Report for the MA Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors.   

Patient Portal

Patient Gateway, a password-protected online tool to help you communicate with your healthcare provider, provides a convenient way to request routine appointments, prescriptions, referrals and more.

International Patients

Our International Program is a complete service for patients visiting the hospital from countries outside the United States.

Online Communication with Family, Friends

With Web Nursery you can share newborn photos with family and friends. Use CaringBridge to give updates and stay connected with loved ones during your hospital stay. For your convenience, we offer wireless Internet access at various points throughout the hospital.

Important Paperwork

Find information on developing advance directives (health care proxies, living wills), getting copies of medical records or learning about patient confidentiality, rights and responsibilities.