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We Specialize in YOU!

Health care is confusing. Where should you call to make an appointment? When should you see a doctor? Is there an age limit when care needs to be transferred? Where can I get health care for the whole family? There is no need to adjust to impersonal health care-- at our family medicine health centers, we specialize in YOU!

As a patient of our practice, you will be given a doctor. This doctor, your primary care physician, is trained to care for all of your healthcare needs, whether in the office, hospital, at home, or in a nursing home. Your doctor can treat every kind of person from infants to seniors. Every time you come to the Family Medicine Center we will try to make sure that you see your doctor.

Caring for the whole family!

It is important to each of our doctors, nurses, and health team members that you understand the care you receive. Our family doctors take care of managing your health care needs, whether you are well or ill. We are here to serve you and your entire family; from infants, toddlers, school-age children, teens, young adults, pregnant women, adults, and seniors! Caring for the whole family, one person at a time. Family medicine emphasizes long term continuing care and disease prevention in the context of your community.

Family Physicians Care for:

  • Newborns
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Men
  • Women
  • Pregnant Women
  • Older Adults
  • People with Special Needs (home bound, nursing home care)

Family Physicians Keep You Healthy with:

  • Well Baby Checkups
  • Well Child Checkups
  • Adolescent Exams
  • Sports Physical Exams
  • Adult Physical Exams
  • Women's Health Care (including delivering babies)
  • Immunizations (shots)
  • Cancer Screening Exams
  • Family Centered Care

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Boston Medical Center
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Department of Family Medicine
Boston University Medical Center
Dowling 5
1 Boston Medical Center Place
Boston, MA 02118
Admin Ph (617) 414-4465
Admin Fax (617) 414-3345