Mass General Hospital: A Leader Among East Coast Hospitals

Since 1811, Massachusetts General Hospital has been dedicated to providing the highest level of medical care that sets the standard in its field. They have been raising those standards for decades through groundbreaking research and educating future health care providers. Ratings consistently show that their hospital is one of the best in the United States.

Mass General Hospital offers advanced diagnosis and treatment in literally every broad and sub-specialty of general medicine and surgery. Their five multidisciplinary treatment centers – world-renowned for their innovations in oncology, digestive disorders, heart disease, transplantation and vascular medicine – bring together the various specialists at our hospital to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art patient care. They also provide the full range of pediatric care at Mass General for Children’s Hospital.

The cutting edge of research and treatment

Mass General Hospital combines the latest advances in clinical medicine with innovative science. Their annual research budget is more than $750 million, and they operate the largest hospital-based research program in the United States – a program that involves 20 clinical departments and centers at our hospital. That’s why patients have access to the latest treatments and clinical research transforming the future of medicine.

Mass General Hospital is Harvard Medical School’s first and largest teaching hospital. Nearly all of the hospital’s staff physicians are faculty members who train future clinicians and researchers.

Complete care for international patients

Each year, thousands of overseas patients come to Mass General for a consultation, an opinion from another physician, or treatment. Mass General’s Overseas Patient Center is a full-service office that assists these patients and their referring physicians in making the journey for treatment.

Mass General’s Overseas Patient Center is a welcoming place where patients can relax between visits, talk to their coordinator and socialize with other patients.

Patients can rely on their coordinators to schedule follow-up visits or correspond with their Mass General medical team after returning to their home country.

For patients

To schedule a visit through Mass General’s Overseas Patient Center, email your request for information or complete the online form.

Massachusetts General Hospital offers patients access to world-class medical care without having to travel to Boston. One of their specialists will review your medical history, diagnosis or proposed treatment plan and provide a written opinion.

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