A recent survey of best hospitals in the WORLD (2025) ranked MGH as number 6…read more We had nothing but good things to say about our experience at MGH. The professional way of dealing with patients, their logistics and setup, their green spaces to rest and relax, the care, etc....all had been top notch. Their internet portal was also very user friendly. Things could be seen and could be found very easily. Very transparent. It was an excellent experience.

It is not their fault that this is an overcrowded emergency department. It is their fault that the…read morestaff there lie when they tell you how many people are in front of you because the wait line leads first to the screening tests and thrn more waiting and then to x-rays and then more waiting. We have been here for over 8 hours with a patient who is in heart failure. And we are still waiting. The staff there are well aware that they are overstretched and they couldn't care less. Avoid at all costs.

Saved my lady twice in the past 5 years, she had a deadly sarcoma, gone! 4 years later, bleeding…read morefrom side effects of radiation therapy , fixed.

This was one of the most stressful medical experiences we have ever dealt with…read more After reviewing the MRI, surgery was presented as necessary and urgent due to severe pain and symptoms. A surgery date was scheduled, all pre-op testing was completed, and we proceeded believing authorization was being properly handled. Over multiple days, we received completely conflicting information regarding whether: * authorization was submitted, * authorization was denied, * a letter of medical necessity was sent, * and whether surgery was officially happening. At one point, the surgery was put back on the schedule, the hospital called to confirm arrival instructions, and shortly afterward we were called again and told the surgery was canceled. Meanwhile, Blue Cross Blue Shield provided information that directly conflicted with what we were being told by the office. The biggest issue was not just the cancellation itself -- it was the repeated reversals, poor communication, lack of transparency, and emotional toll while dealing with severe ongoing pain. Patients deserve clear and accurate communication, especially when major surgery is involved.

After an unexpected medical emergency at home, I was taken by ambulance to Beth Israel Boston. The…read morestaff in the emergency room were compassionate, caring, and professional. They provided me with the immediate care that I needed. I am grateful for all that they did for me and my family. In addition, Dr. Bethany Roy was my doctor on Farr 11. She and her staff were amazing! They helped me understand my medical conditions. They provided me with the tests I required at the time, and they set up future medical appointments. I appreciate all that they did for me.

I've been receiving all of my medical care here for the past 30 years. I wouldn't go anywhere else…read more It's world class.

Nurses. And all staff are very friendly and patient with those who are frantically worried or in…read morepain I was out of sorts mixed u up about the hallways and anyone I asked was happy to steer me in a good direction The staff in the pre op area are focused on their wok The DR EXPLAINED WHAT WAS ABOUT YO HAPPEN EXCELLENT RXPER

I didn't get responses from the knee surgeon about any results of mri or blood work. Was not happy…read morewith the services. Not going back!

Was at the emergency room, WORST place in the entire world to even try and seek emergency medical…read moreattention. Also while there was told that you "can't use the restroom, you have to wait until called out back", like what?!? I've never been told I cannot use a restroom, especially not at an emergency room.

visiting my daughter on labor and delivery floor I recently had a hip replacement and could not…read morefind a bathroom that was handicap accessible. All toilets very low to floor and no rails. Seems could at least have one near the elevator.

Came here for a nurse conference.... I enjoyed the campus where my conference is at ... clean and I…read morefelt safe overall. Some sketchy people walking around here and there asking for donations etc but Otherwise I didn't have any trouble . Some good places around the campus to grab lunch

I waited for a month to get a followup mammogram and ultrasound. I chose BMC because they were the…read moreearliest available. I received no less than 6 emails and texts to remind me of the appointment and to pay the copay, which I prepaid online. After I left work early and waited 1.5 hr at BMC, someone came to tell me that they cannot see me today because they did not receive the images from my prior mammogram, and I needed to reschedule. You couldn't have told me that 1.5 hr ago? I could've contacted the other clinic within the last 1.5 hr to have them send the images over. Whose responsibility is it to get the images? When I booked the appointment, I made sure to tell them my original mammogram was from another clinic. No one followed up with me. No one asked me to sign a release. They sure sent me enough reminders to get their money though. When I asked for my money back, I had to wait to "talk to the manager." They could not give me my money back, but told me to call the 800 number for BMC's billing dept. No, thank you! I'm not wasting any more of my time with BMC. I just disputed the charge with my credit card. This is not the standard of care that I would expect even at a small local rundown hospital, let alone what they claim they are at BMC. If you are looking for a high standard of care and a team that follows up and follows through, BMC is not it. My husband also had many bad experiences with BMC making appointments in the wrong department and cancelling on him without notice. When you are dealing with cancer or potential cancer patients, it doesn't seem to matter to them. Time is not of the essence. As long as they get their money, they're all good. Do yourself a favor. Go somewhere else. There are much better hospitals in Boston.

Hit and miss for me! Grew experience with my child's…read morepediatrician, whom we were trying out for the first time, but decided to stick with him. Absolutely wondering with kids! Made us feel like a doctor with a soul who cares for their patients. Except the front desk staff were impatient! Then, I went to the main hospital on Mt. Auburn....front office, excellent. Administration staff, who record(ed) first-time visit to the hospital, wonderful too! Personable! Oh! The woman who did my blood work --Horrendous! She persistently dismissed my being combatively (and I hate to say this about a Black given the racial connotations loaded onto us), but she showed complete disregard for me and cut me off when I tried to speak. She was thoroughly dismissive of what I said, even when she pretended she wanted to apologize (to protect her job). I tried to explain to her that I wanted to prepare her for my squeamish behavior when getting shots so she didn't feel daunted by a grown woman screaming over shots . I also tried explaining that I always try to create a safe space with new social interactions. I also get excited when I meet another black woman like me in practices where they are very rare --particularly true where I live! Plus, considering that black women's health is statistically underprioritized and mostly neglected, having a black medic attend to me boosts my hopes of "being seen, heard, and attended to with courtesy"; how wrong! This woman/lab tech was awful! She focused on reminding me she's been doing this work for umpteen years, and nobody has ever complained about her, "I'm very nice." I tried to explain to her, as a teacher, kids are not all the same, and I do not treat kids the same." Oh! She decided to explain my profession to me, like she knows it better, "That's a classroom. It's different...kids are not going anywhere..." Anyway, nothing was left for me but to tell her, "Have a great day!"

Emergency Room Medical staff was thorough but with only 2 docs won duty the waits between tests and…read moreresponse was very long. Sadly, nursing care was neglectful. During a five hour stay for a fall with head injury and broken rib, vitals were taken only at intake. Despite an elevated BP on intake, monitors were disconnected when the patient was transported for the first CT test and never reconnected. There were no nursing rounds or check ins, and there are no care or discharge notes in the myChart. Discharge did not include a review of care and treatment plan. Simply, here are your instructions (15 pages of notes)you can go now.)

My daughter had surgery here and it was amazing. The nurses were so kind, as it was her birthday…read moreand they gave her balloons. They calmed her down, and gave her reassurance. I would definitely recommend!

A family member was sick and went here . The staff is amazing . The care is excellent . The care…read morewas for a sickness .

I went to the ED twice for pain management. I have a very painful illness and I went in with my…read morepain at a 10. They did not hesitate when is came to treating my pain. They even offered to admit me to help get a handle on my pain or transport me to where my surgeon is. I have a surgery scheduled for August. My condition is often ignored by doctors and the pain is not taken seriously, so your suffering. But the doctors and nurses at St. Elizabeth's were compassionate and validated the severity of my illness and worked hard to get me comfortable. I will be returning if I need emergency care. I highly recommend.

The care in the Emergency Room and ICU is great, the staff is kind and compassionate however I…read morecannot say the same for the care in other departments. The nursing staff outside of the ICU is just plain rude... I understand that there are staffing shortages across all hospitals but basic human compassion and kindness went out the window in gen med. On top of all that the hospital is filthy- like incredibly filthy. I don't recommend getting treated here unless it's a life threatening emergency and it's the closest thing around.

I have been seeing Dr. Linh Huynh got years now and I can't say that I have encountered anyone more…read morewarm and comforting as her! Both my parents see her as well and refuse to have anyone else as their primary care provider! After years of hunting and switching back and forth to different doctors we have finally found THE one! She is the easiest to talk to and always makes you feel as if you were her only patient for the day. I also love the whole staff here! From the second you walk in to check in for your appointment you are greeted with warm smiles and very friendly personalities. I would never go anywhere else!