BMC’s Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) delivers emergency care to patients aged newborn to 22. The PED is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Upon arrival, a trained pediatric emergency nurse will greet the patient, make an initial evaluation of the emergency and determine the child’s priority of care. Please understand that in any emergency room, the most urgent cases must be seen first, regardless of the order in which patients arrive. The PED team of doctors, nurses, and other professional staff at BMC are highly trained to provide initial care and treatment of all medical and surgical conditions. When needed, these doctors call on specialists who are available 24 hours a day, and include pediatric surgery, trauma surgery, ear nose and throat (ENT), behavioral health, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and oral surgery. In addition, pediatric social work and child psychiatry staff are available to address the social and emotional needs of patients, such as: - Mental health - Family or relationship problems - Immigration and refugee services - Parenting - Shelter and food - Unemployment - Violence ## Child Life Services The PED also offers a [Child Life Program](/child-life-program "Child Life Program | Boston Medical Center"), which in the PED means helping achieve a standard of pain-free pediatric care. Fun, child-oriented activities provide patients with a variety of distraction and coping techniques for various procedures and treatments. Play provides children with a safe outlet for anxiety, sadness, and other emotions that may accompany a visit to the Emergency Department. ## Technology The PED has all of the state-of-the-art technology needed to care for a child in an emergency setting, including: - Fully computerized electronic patient record and tracking system - 100% fully monitored patient beds (cardiac, blood pressure, oxygen status, capnography) - CT, MRI, and X-ray - Ultrasound bedside slit lamp for eye examination - Doppler for vascular assessment - 24-hour TTY service for the hearing impaired .cta2{background-color:#f4efd9;} @media (max-width:768px) { .ctaThumb{padding:15px;} .cta2{background-color:#fff;} } ### Emergency Department (Pediatrics) - [Contact Us](#contact-us) - [Related Departments and Clinics](#related-departments-and-clinics) - [Our Team](#our-team) - [Additional Information](#additional-information) - [Academic Research](#academic-research) - [Graduate Medical Education](#graduate-medical-education) ## Contact Us ##### Pediatrics Emergency Department (PED) [ 725 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118 BMC, Emergency Department ](https://www.google.com/maps/place/725+Albany+St,+Boston,+MA+02118/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x89e37b326c8a854b:0x9b118b57760f0d52?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) [617.414.4991](tel:617.414.4991) 24 hours a day [ ![ED move & various,](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/58f032b8-b601-4192-a87a-368119b8baaf/IMG_4986?io=transform:fill,width:300,height:200&format=jpg) ](/locations/bmc-emergency-department) ## Related Departments and Clinics [### Pediatric Inpatient Unit BMC’s Pediatric Inpatient Unit provides hospital care for patients ranging in age from newborn to 22 years. All 22 rooms in our state-of-the-art unit are private; each has its own bathroom with shower and sleeper sofa for adult caregivers. ](/departments/pediatric-specialty-care/pediatric-inpatient-unit) ## Our Team ### [Christopher Merritt, MD, MPH, MHPE ](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/christopher-merritt-md-mph-mhpe) Division Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/fe983322-dbe2-44c7-abcb-0616c32e2da4/Chris-Merritt?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Ariel M. Hoch, DO, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/ariel-m-hoch-do) Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg) ### [Tehnaz P. Boyle, MD, PhD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/tehnaz-p-boyle-md-phd) Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/faeff051-2fb1-478e-a25e-b402da371724/Tehnaz-Boyle_170_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Bronwen C. Carroll, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/bronwen-c-carroll-md) Pediatrician ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/74207367-aa8e-4838-b936-e40bb768bdc4/Carroll-Bronwen?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Hannah Barber Doucet, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/node/171000) Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg) ### [Barbara L. Edwards, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/barbara-l-edwards-md) Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/dac50827-1162-4f80-b647-4e99d08533e7/Barbara-Edwards?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Charise L. Freundlich, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/charise-l-freundlich-md) Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/1522d7ff-a1a6-4036-a6e9-9c48dc8c7cc1/Charise-Freundlich?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Laurel S. Gabler, MD, DPhil, MSc](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/laurel-s-gabler-md-dphil-msc) Pediatrician (Emergency Medicine) ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg) ### [Stephen D. Klepfer, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/stephen-d-klepfer-md) ![Placeholder image for doctor](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/headshoticon-v2.svg) ### [Rebecca Levin, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/rebecca-levin-md-mph) Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/7ab0a913-0d3b-4145-9029-baf982737efe/Rebecca-Levin?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Rachel W. Thompson, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/rachel-w-thompson-md) Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/344b5f01-86d9-4195-bf0b-52bd37470311/Rachel-Thompson-2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Barbara M. Walsh, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/barbara-m-walsh-md) Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/25ae3dbe-b84f-4fe6-9d32-b188bff0b6ec/Barb-Walsh-Photo-2?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### Fellowship The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at Boston Medical Center, an accredited program established in 1988, is devoted to training highly skilled physicians for leadership roles in this rapidly developing sub-specialty. [Meet the Pediatric ED Fellows](/pediatrics-emergency-department/medical-professionals/fellowship-program "Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program | Boston Medical Center") ## Additional Information ### Referrals We are committed to providing a high level of assistance to our physician colleagues both within and outside of the BMC system. The Pediatric Emergency Department accepts referrals from all sources: clinics, private practices, schools, and state agencies. ### Pediatric Emergency Nursing The Pediatric Emergency Department has a superb staff of experienced, dedicated nurses. They play an essential role in providing care and comfort to our patients. ## Academic Research Research is a priority for both faculty and fellows in the Pediatric Emergency Department. [Learn More about Our Research](/pediatrics-emergency-department/medical-professionals/research "Pediatric Emergency Medicine — Academics | Boston Medical Center") ## Graduate Medical Education ### Residency BMC is proud to be one of the two primary training sites, along with Children’s Hospital Boston, for residents of the [Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)](https://bcrp.childrenshospital.org/ "Boston Combined Residency Program: Home | Boston Children’s Hospital (bcrp.childrenshospital.org)"). [Learn More about the Residency Program](/emergency-medicine/residency/pediatric-emergency-medicine "Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Residency | Boston Medical Center")