Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Carotid Doppler


A carotid Doppler is a type of ultrasound used the look at the carotid arteries, which carry blood from the heart to the brain. It's a noninvasive test that can show blockages in these arteries and help identify if someone is at risk of having a stroke.