Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is one of the nation's preeminent academic medical centers. We are committed to excellence in clinical care, biomedical research and education, and to the health and wellness of our patients and our communities.

A major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, BIDMC is ranked each year as a "Best Hospital" by U.S. News & World Report in multiple specialties. BIDMC is a fully integrated medical center, providing adult care, with over 1,250 full-time staff, virtually all of whom are faculty at Harvard Medical School. Our focus on safe and quality patient care has helped establish us as a national leader in health care quality, safety and transparency.

BIDMC is home to a renowned academic research program where scientific discoveries are helping to transform medical care. We rank third in the country for National Institutes of Health funding among independent hospitals. With revolutionary advances and therapies happening right here within our walls, BIDMC is a national leader in "bench to bedside" research.