Emergency
Recognized by the American Heart and American Stroke Associations for lifesaving stroke care, the Emergency Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham is known for its advanced medical technology, child-friendly atmosphere, shorter wait times and a direct link to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. All Emergency Department physicians are board-certified and members of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
The new Emergency Department (ED) at BID– Needham is equipped with the latest emergency medical technology. The ED has 19 private treatment rooms—including designated pediatric treatment areas and a separate pediatric waiting room—and a double ambulance bay with direct access to a fully equipped trauma room.
The Department also offers:
- Short wait times and rapid throughput
- 24/7 telemedicine for neurology consults
- 24/7 Radiology services, including MRI
- Rapid transport to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston for patients requiring cardiac catheterization, acute stroke intervention, or other advanced care.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has designated BID–Needham a Certified Stroke Designated Facility. The Hospital has also received the coveted Stroke Gold Plus Performance Award from the American Heart and American Stroke Associations.
For Emergency Services, please call 781-453-5400. The Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
