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Nondiscrimination Statement 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.

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Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Paul G. Hammerness, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist


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About

Dr. Paul Hammerness is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, and Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at BMC and BU School of Medicine. Dr. Hammerness has been involved in clinical care, teaching and research for the past 20 years, with expertise in ADHD across the lifespan, Pediatric psychopharmacology, with dozens of peer reviewed publications and lectures locally, nationally and internationally. Dr. Hammerness has held increasing leadership roles across academic institutions, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, as well as Southcoast Health, prior to joining BMC in 2023.

  • Departments

  • Specialties

    child psychiatry, psychopharmacology, ADHD

  • Pronouns

    He/Him

  • Contact

    617.414.4561

  • Primary Location

    850 Harrison Ave
    Boston, MA 02118

  • Administrative Title

    Executive Vice Chair, Psychiatry

  • Residency

    MGH/McLean Hospitals

  • Fellowship

    MGH/McLean Hospitals

  • Education

    Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth, 1998

  • Board Certifications

    ABPN

  • Research Interests

    ADHD

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