Important Announcements

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.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

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. 

Geriatrics

Geriatrics Ambulatory Practice

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This unique and specialized program provides office-based primary care for adults aged 70 and older. Our geriatrics experts focus on everyday care, as well as coordinating and guiding you through all your healthcare needs from preventive care to managing chronic conditions referrals to specialists.  

Location and Contact

Geriatrics Department
725 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118
9th Floor, Suite 9A
Shapiro Center 617.414.4639

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Directions and Transportation Call Us at 617.414.4639

Explore the Department

Related Departments and Clinics

Geriatrics

At BMC, the Geriatrics Program is devoted to the unique healthcare needs of those 70 and older whether they are mobile, homebound, or in a nursing home. We work in a coordinated, …
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Geriatrics Home Care Program

BMC’s Geriatrics Home Care Program is the oldest continuously operating in-home medical service in the United States, delivering care to those who cannot leave their homes for tre…
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Geriatrics Assessment Center

The Geriatrics Assessment Clinic provides older adults with a comprehensive evaluation for medical, psychological, social, and functional issues.
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Memory Disorders Clinic

Difficulty remembering new information, finding words or solving everyday problems can be upsetting for elderly and aging patients: from those faced with the first signs of memory…
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Neurology

The Neurology Department offers a full spectrum of neurological care for all neurological disorders, from epilepsy to headaches to Alzheimer’s disease. Our robust research program…
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Psychiatry

In the Department of Psychiatry, our comprehensive model combines compassionate, culturally sensitive care with state-of-the-art treatment for mental health conditions, addiction,…
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Information You May Need

Education and Training

Geriatrics Fellowship

BMC offers a one-year fellowship in geriatric medicine, in which fellows serve as primary care providers to patients in our Home Care Program, Ambulatory Clinic, and Nursing Home Practice. Fellows also complete rotations in specialized areas such as inpatient care, dementia care, and palliative care, providing a well-rounded clinical experience.

Learn more about geriatrics medicine fellowship