Arthritis Center

For Medical Professionals

Refer A Patient

We are committed to providing a high level of assistance to our physician colleagues within BMC and outside of the BMC system, as well. Whether for diagnosis, treatment, a single consultation, second opinion or ongoing follow up, our physicians will keep the consulting physician fully informed of the patient's treatment plan and coordinate long term management.

We accept referrals from patients and providers nationally and internationally.

Prior to your patient’s first visit we ask that their medical records be sent to us as well as the reason for their referral.

Please fax the consult with reasons for the evaluation to Toya Phillips or Marisol Garcia at 617.638.7454.

We request that the patient call us at 617.638.7460 to schedule their appointment.

BMC Connect

You can also consult our BMC Connect service by calling: 800.682.2862. BMC Connect is Boston Medical Center’s physician-to-physician consult service that provides quick and easy access to specialized expertise and information for referring physicians and medical professionals. BMC Connect provides a range of services including consultations, services and patient transfers. Call toll-free 800.682.2862 or bmcconnect@bmc.org.

Prompt Consultations and Appointments

Your patient will be seen promptly, and urgent (including next day) appointments can be arranged. Our evaluation will be sent to you by phone, fax or mail.

Cost-Effective Care

Our staff is responsive to the challenges of health care today, which call for care to be delivered in an efficient, cost-effective manner. We work with referring physicians to provide an appropriate level of care, without sacrificing quality, and we use resources in a prudent manner, while striving to meet the needs of our patients.

Admit/Transfer a Patient

To transfer or admit a patient, please call our One-Call patient admitting service, accessible 24/7. Pager number: 617.638.5795, #1111.