BMC's integrated behavioral health (IBH) service provides behavioral health services to patients in outpatient medical practices, including evaluation and short-term treatment. The IBH team, a diverse group of social work clinicians, mental health counselors, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists, strives to improve access to these services and help break down barriers to care for patients by bringing behavioral health care into medical settings.
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Adult Primary Care
Boston University Charles River Medical Practice
A practice providing primary care, including family and internal medicine, preventive care, and specialty services like lab testing.
Dermatology
Family Medicine
A department providing primary care to support patients of all ages, including adult and pediatric care, women’s health, and behavioral health.
Gastroenterology
A department providing GI medicine care for digestive conditions and support to manage symptoms and improve long-term gastrointestinal health.
GenderCare Center
A program providing gender health services, including gender-affirming care with clinical support and hormone therapy.
Geriatrics
Infectious Diseases
A department providing diagnosis and treatment for infectious disease, including HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, and other infections.
Kidney Transplant Surgery
Nutrition and Weight Management
A program providing diet and nutrition and weight management through personalized plans, education, and long-term support.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
A department providing women’s reproductive healthcare and other OBGYN services, including pregnancy, fertility, and menstrual conditions.
Adolescent Medicine
A pediatric primary care program specializing in pediatric and adolescent medicine, offering preventive, reproductive, and mental health care.
Pediatric Primary Care
A program providing children’s primary care with check-ups, sick visits, vaccines, teen care, and support for ongoing health needs.
Sleep Disorders Clinic
Care from sleep doctors who diagnose and treat sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome.