Leading-edge Medical Imaging
With a rich history in medical imaging, our department plays an integral role in supporting BIDMC as a world-class teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center.
We use the latest techniques and equipment to produce precise, high-quality images—an indispensable tool for patients and their physicians. We also perform innovative procedures designed to help you recover faster with minimal discomfort and decreased risk. Learn more about our clinical divisions and programs here.
Our faculty physicians are national and international leaders, published medical authors, recognized educators, and passionately dedicated to your health. Our multidisciplinary team of specialized trainees, nurses, technologists, and staff is also here to support you, no matter your imaging needs.
The Department of Radiology is at the forefront of medical education and offers rigorous and rewarding academic programs, including comprehensive residencies and fellowships in a welcoming and collegial environment. Our future radiologists present scholarly work at national and international conferences, hold leadership roles in professional societies, and co-author papers in industry journals.
We also actively pursue innovative research and strive to translate basic science, technology, and health services advancements into sustainable improvements for our patients.
Our Locations
Imaging exams are performed at several locations on BIDMC's main campus as
well as offsite facilities:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston
East Campus, Shapiro Clinical Center
330 Brookline Ave., 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02215
Directions:
Enter at the corner of Brookline and Longwood Avenues or at the rear on Binney Street.
If entering at Binney Street, take the elevator or stairs up one level to the Main Lobby.
Take the Shapiro Clinical Center elevators to the 4th floor and proceed to the reception desk.
Exams:
CT, mammography/breast imaging, fluoroscopy, MRI, PET, ultrasound, X-Ray
East Campus, Gryzmish Building
330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215
1st floor: PET/Nuclear Medicine
3rd floor: All other exams
Directions:
Enter the main entrance of BIDMC (Feldberg/Reisman Complex). Bear left towards the Rabb Building and go through the double doors. Turn right to reach the Gryzmish elevators on the left. PET/Nuclear Medicine is located on the 1st floor to the left of the Gryzmish elevators. For all other exams, take the elevator to the 3rd floor and take a sharp left.
Exams:
CT, MRI, PET, ultrasound, X-Ray
West Campus, Rosenberg Building
One Deaconess Rd., Boston, MA 02215
Basement level: MRI
3rd floor: All other exams
Directions:
For all exams except MRI: Enter the Rosenberg Lobby and turn left past the information desk to the silver elevators. Take the elevator to the third floor and walk straight ahead to the reception desk.
For MRI: Enter the Rosenberg Lobby and turn right past the information desk for the elevators. Take the elevator down to the Basement level and follow the signs to the MRI reception desk.
Exams and Procedures:
Angiography, CT, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, MRI, PET, ultrasound, X-Ray.
Offsite Facilities
HMFP Radiology, Brookline
1101 Beacon St., Suite 3 West, Brookline, MA, 02446
617-754-0450
fax: 617-754-0460
Our Services and Hours
Bone Density Testing:
- Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
Breast Imaging:
- Monday – Friday, 7:15 am – 5 pm (same-day availability)
- 2D and 3D tomosynthesis capability (screening and diagnostic); also offering the Smart Curve Comfort paddle
- Breast ultrasound, breast ultrasound guided core biopsy, and breast cyst aspiration offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Diagnostic X-ray:
- Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm
- No appointment required
Mass Vein Care:
Mobile Ultrasound Service:
- The mobile ultrasound team provides service to the community of South Cove Health Care in Boston and Quincy, Milton OB/GYN, and Needham OB/GYN, and staffs 1101 Beacon St.
- Supervisor: Suzanne Konopka Leavitt
Ultrasound:
- Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Getting Here
Directions by Car:
The HMFP Radiology — Brookline facility is located on Beacon Street between Kenmore Square and Coolidge Corner. (Kenmore Square is at the intersection of Beacon Street, Commonwealth Avenue, and Brookline Avenue in Boston; Coolidge Corner is at the intersection of Beacon Street and Harvard Street in Brookline.) We're on the south side (inbound side) of Beacon St. There is easy on street parking at meters or free two hour parking is available on most side streets (Please note signage as time varies). Patient drop off and pick up zone is located in front of the building, 20 minute live parking. Designated handicap parking within feet of the entrance.
Directions by Public Transportation:
The Cleveland Circle “C” train stops at our front door. If you are heading Outbound, Kenmore Square is the last below-ground stop; after that the outbound train emerges above-ground, and the second stop after Kenmore Square is Hawes Street. This is a request stop, so please remember to ring the "stop request" bell. Our building is located on the corner of Hawes St. and Beacon St.
Additionally, you may take the Riverside (“D”) train on the Green Line of the MBTA. You will take this to the Longwood stop. Upon exiting the train, turn right and the first street on your left is Hawes St. Walk to the bottom of the street at the intersection of Beacon St. and the 1101 Beacon St. building will be on your left .
This Radiology Outpatient Center is a short walk (10 minutes) from the main campus of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Obtaining Copies of Medical Images:
Please call 617-754-0450 and allow 24 hours for requests to be processed. The patient will be asked to provide their full name, date of birth, exam being requested, date the exam was done and where they will be taking the images (name of doctor or facility). A CD of the images may be picked up at our location during normal business hours Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm. At the time of pick up the patient must be prepared to show identification and their signature is required for release of information.
