Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery Referrals

Patient Referrals Welcome


BIDMC's Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery Division welcomes referrals.

  • In emergencies, same-day appointments are available.
  • In non-emergencies, we will see your patients within one week.

Schedule a Patient Referral Appointment

To schedule a patient referral appointment, either call the Doctor-to-Doctor Line or the Carl J. Shapiro Department of Orthopaedics.

We are committed to prompt communication with you and your patients.

Doctor-to-Doctor Line: 617-667-2020

The Doctor-to-Doctor Line has been specifically set up at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for physicians who would like to refer a patient. This line is answered by a triage nurse who directs the call to appropriate party, promptly. To schedule a patient referral using the Doctor-to-Doctor Line, call 617-667-2020.

Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery: 617-667-7678 (617-66-SPORT)

Physicians scheduling a patient referral appointment may also contact the Division of Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery directly at 617-667-7678.