Neurology & Neurosurgery Referrals
Referring Patients to BIDMC for Neurological Services
We're here to assist referring providers and practice staff in navigating referrals for patients in need of neurological care or surgery. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art care for adults with a broad range of conditions affecting the nervous system. Our multidisciplinary teams will work closely with you to ensure that your patient has the best possible outcome.
Scheduling a Patient Referral Appointment
For general inquiries or to refer a patient to our Department of Neurology, please contact us at 617-667-3090.
For general inquiries or to refer a patient to our Division of Neurosurgery, please contact us at 617-632-7246. By calling the Neurosurgery Appointment Line, physicians can speak to an administrative assistant who will coordinate an appointment with the appropriate neurosurgeon. All providers can be contacted directly to facilitate consultations and inter-hospital transfers of high-acuity patients to BIDMC.
Please note that our appointment phone lines are intended for non-emergency or non-life threatening conditions only. In the case of an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency response team.
Additional Neurological Services Referral Information
The Brain Aneurysm Institute considers referring physicians to be key members of our treatment team. We can provide emergency care, treatment and/or consultation, returning patients to your practice as quickly as possible.
We are pleased to consult with you on treatment options for challenging patients, including those treated for neurovascular disease who may now need other types of medical care and services. We are also available to answer general questions about the management of aneurysms and other brain and spine vascular problems.
Direct Transfer Line: Call 617-667-7000 (Page "9COIL")
Physician Referral for Non-Urgent Cases: Call 617-667-9940 or email brainaneurysm@bidmc.harvard.edu
Direct Emergency Department Access: Call 617-754-2494
The Comprehensive Epilepsy Program at BIDMC is one of the preeminent clinical centers in the United States for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with seizures. BIDMC has been designated a Level 4 center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, signifying the highest level of care available in the field.
We are one of the pioneers in the leading-edge field of critical care EEG and offer the ability to perform continuous monitoring of brain function in patients who need intensive care. We provide:
- Clinical consultations
- Counseling and education
- EEG services
- Research opportunities
- Surgical therapies
To refer a patient for epilepsy care, please call 617-632-8930 or email epilepsy@bidmc.harvard.edu.
As part of our Cognitive Neurology unit, the DiAD clinic specializes in advancing and implementing treatments for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Under the care of our center, patients are given new hope through monoclonal, anti-amyloid therapy. We evaluate patients for eligibility for anti-amyloid immunotherapies and treat and follow patients through our DiAD clinic.
To initiate a referral, please complete our online referral form.
We accept referrals for patients with memory loss and other cognitive impairments. Your patient will be seen by our memory specialists who will obtain a comprehensive history and perform cognitive tests, a neurologic screening and physical examination. We offer practical strategies for helping patients and families cope with cognitive disorders. We also have a social worker who will meet separately with patients to help with coping and/or caregiver support issues.
To initiate a referral, please call 617-278-8180.
The memory evaluation is completed by blood tests (TSH, Vitamin B12 levels), a neuroimaging study (CT scan, MRI and/or PET scan) and a referral to a neuropsychologist on a case-by-case basis. If any of these tests have been performed recently on your patient, please forward us copies as well as any previous memory tests (e.g. mini-mental state examinations) you may have performed in the past. Our fax is 617-232-0716.
The Multiple Sclerosis and Demyelinating Disorders Clinic provides state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities and care for patients with multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating disorders.
To refer at patient, please call 617-667-3742.
We will provide instructions on how to send medical records, including MRI films (CD is preferred), to our office.
The Berenson-Allen Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation is on the forefront of noninvasive brain stimulation techniques, specifically Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) therapies. We successfully treat patients with neurologic conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury and movement disorders as well as psychiatric conditions such as depression.
To initiate a referral, please call 617-667-0307 or email TMSReferrals@bidmc.harvard.edu.
Through our TeleNet:Stroke service, participating community hospitals have around-the-clock access to direct and immediate video consultation with BIDMC stroke neurology specialists. Our BIDMC stroke team can consult with emergency physicians and local neurologists, and examine patients from afar, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Using image-sharing technology and video conferencing, BIDMC specialists visually assess, talk with and review scans for patients who may be experiencing acute stroke, transient ischemic attacks or stroke-like conditions.
By working together with local hospitals and physicians, patients receive care in their own community. At the discretion of the local treating physician, only those patients who would benefit from advanced therapy not available at the local hospital will be transferred to BIDMC.
For more information, please call 617-632-8917.
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Neurologists provide expert diagnosis and treatment for neurological conditions that affect the brain, spine and nerves.
