Spine Center Information for Referring Physicians

Our Approach to Spine Care

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Streamline the Path to the Right Care Plan

We sort through the complexities of spine conditions and bring the right specialty care to your patient. Often we can do this in one visit, because of our multispecialty model.

Simple Referral Process

Our specialists will work with you to provide outstanding spinal care for your patients. To refer your patient to BIDMC's Spine Center, please email us or call 617-754-9000.

Access: A Priority

For nonurgent needs, our goal is to provide appointments based on clinical need. For urgent care, we offer expedited appointments. We see patients in several locations:

• Boston
• Chelsea
• Chestnut Hill
• Dedham
• Milton
• Needham
• Newburyport

Recommending Nonsurgical Options for Most Patients

While we offer the highest level of spine surgical expertise, a referral for nonsurgical care is the norm. Our physical therapy program emphasizes personalized programs for long-term adherence, instead of "one size fits all." We also specialize in the non-narcotic management of pain.

Communicating with You as Partners

We know that our communication is crucial to your ongoing care for your patients. We stay in contact via multiple methods.

Our Processes

• Spine Center Triage Process (PDF)
• Spinal Care Pathways (PDF)
• Acute Low Back Pain (PDF)
• Fragility Vertebral Compression Fractures (PDF)