Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention Center

Specializes in Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease

The Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention Center at BIDMC specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, including:

  • Postmenopausal osteoporosis
  • Male osteoporosis
  • Osteopenia induced by glucocorticoids, anticonvulsants and excess thyroid hormone
  • Paget's disease
  • Hypercalcemia of malignancy
  • Hyperparathyroidism

Consultations

Consults may include:

  • State-of-the-art bone density testing
  • Biochemical diagnostics (including new markers of bone turnover)
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Physical therapy counseling
  • Informative take-home materials

Bone Density Referrals Accepted

We also accept referrals for bone density testing only. Referring Physicians: Please print the following form and fill out with your patient's information. Please return this form

  • By e-mail: bonedensity@bidmc.harvard.edu
  • By mail: Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Shapiro Building, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

Requisition for Ordering a Bone Density Test »

Contact

Osteoporosis Treatment and Prevention Center, Bone and Mineral Metabolism
Department of Medicine
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Avenue
Boston , MA  02215
617-667-1765

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