Massachusetts General Hospital

Whether you’re looking for a primary care physician, need a specialist for treatment or are seeking a second opinion, you can make an appointment by selecting one of the methods below.

• Request an Appointment Online
• Find a Doctor
  Use Mass General’s online physician search service to find a primary care physician or identify a specialist.
• Select a Center or Department
  If you don't have a specific physician in mind, contact a Mass General clinical department or multidisciplinary care center to help you select one.
• Contact the Physician Referral Service
  Call The Physician Referral Service at 800-711-4644 for assistance selecting a specialist or primary care physician at Mass General.
  
  
  • Name
  • Address
  • Date of birth
  • Social security number
  • Insurance information
  • Emergency contact information

  Getting Started

  New Patient Registration

  Before making an appointment, new patients should contact the Mass General Registration and Referral Center at 866-211-6588 to receive a patient number. Please have the following information available:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Date of birth
  • Social security number
  • Insurance information
  • Emergency contact information

  If you need assistance selecting a doctor or making an appointment, call the Physician Referral Service at 800-711-4644.

  Registration Help for Existing Patients

  If you schedule a new appointment and your registration information has not been updated within the last year, a registration coordinator will call you to verify that it is still accurate. You can also contact the Mass General Registration and Referral Center at 866-211-6588 to update your personal or insurance information.

  Before your hospital visit or appointment, the Mass General Registration and Referral Center will contact your insurance company to confirm your insurance coverage.