Emergency Medicine

The Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine offers full-service, state-of-the-art emergency care around the clock. Our doctors and nurses are equipped to handle any medical emergency.

Welcome to the Mass General Emergency Department

Please watch this welcome video made by Emergency Department leadership to learn more about how our department functions. We hope that this video provides you with helpful information about what to expect while in the Emergency Department.

Your Care Team

Learn about the people who will care for you during your Emergency Department stay.

Your Visit

A review of the Emergency Department care process, from check-in to check-out.

Services and Resources

Learn more about the services and resources available to patients and families.

For Your Comfort

Ways to make your Emergency Department stay more comfortable.

Preparing to Leave

Things to remember when leaving the Mass General Emergency Department.

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Dear Patients:

You will always receive treatment in the Mass General Emergency Department for an emergency medical condition. If you are here because you are seeking a COVID-19 evaluation or testing, please be advised that your physician must use specific criteria to determine if you will receive the test based on the severity of your symptoms. Due to this, not all patients are able to be tested at this time. Thank you.

Patient Resources

Resources for patients visiting our Emergency Department, including frequently asked questions and estimated wait times for different procedures.

Education & Training

Find information on residency, fellowship and continuing medical education opportunities available through the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Learn more about the specialized teams working within the Department of Emergency

Divisions, Centers, and Programs

Learn more about the various specialized teams working within the Department of Emergency Medicine.

Research

Explore current research projects in the Department of Emergency Medicine or search our open clinical trials and medical research studies.

Partners Urgent Care

Visit Partners Urgent Care the next time you are ill. There are over 10 locations in Massachusetts to choose from.

Patient Gateway

Secure online access to your health information whenever you need it. Check appointments, communicate with your provider and pay bills online 24/7.

#1 Hospital on the East Coast

Mass General is the #1 hospital on the East Coast, having been named #2 in America by U.S. News and World Report.

Be Part of Our Work

When you support the Department of Emergency Medicine, you are making a significant impact to advancing patient care, research and education at the hospital.

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