Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital, commonly known as Mass General or MGH, is the third-oldest general hospital in the United States, founded in 1811 in Boston, Massachusetts. As the original and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, Mass General has been at the forefront of medical innovation for over two centuries, establishing a legacy of groundbreaking discoveries that have transformed modern medicine. The hospital is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and is recognized globally for its exceptional clinical care, research, and medical education. Mass General operates with 1,011 beds and serves more than 50,000 inpatient admissions annually, along with approximately 1.5 million outpatient visits. The hospital's medical staff includes thousands of physicians and researchers across 65 clinical departments and centers, making it one of the most comprehensive medical institutions in the world. As a Level I Trauma Center, Mass General provides the highest level of emergency and critical care services to the greater Boston area and beyond. The hospital's research program is the largest hospital-based research enterprise in the United States, with annual research funding exceeding one billion dollars. More than 1,200 clinical trials are active at any given time, providing patients with access to investigational treatments and therapies years before they become available to the general public. Mass General's research achievements include landmark discoveries in cancer biology, neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, infectious disease, and regenerative medicine. Mass General holds a distinguished place in medical history as the site of the first public demonstration of surgical anesthesia in 1846, performed in the iconic Ether Dome, which remains a landmark on the hospital campus today. In 1962, surgeons at Mass General performed the first successful reattachment of a severed human limb, establishing the hospital as a pioneer in reconstructive and microsurgery. These historic achievements reflect the institution's enduring culture of innovation and willingness to push the boundaries of medical science. The Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center holds National Cancer Institute designation and offers comprehensive oncology services including surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, immunotherapy, and precision medicine. The cardiac surgery program is nationally ranked, performing complex coronary, valve, aortic, and heart failure surgeries with exceptional outcomes. The neuroscience programs encompass neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, with specialized centers for brain tumors, epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric conditions. Orthopedic surgery at Mass General is renowned for joint replacement, sports medicine, spine surgery, and hand and upper extremity surgery. The gastroenterology department provides advanced endoscopic procedures, inflammatory bowel disease management, and hepatology services. The Massachusetts Eye and Ear hospital, integrated with Mass General, is a world leader in ophthalmology and otolaryngology. The fertility and reproductive medicine center offers comprehensive assisted reproduction services including IVF, genetic testing, and fertility preservation. For international patients, Mass General's International Patient Center provides a full spectrum of services designed to facilitate seamless medical care for patients traveling from abroad. Services include referral coordination, physician matching, medical record review, appointment scheduling, interpreter services in over 30 languages, visa support, lodging assistance, and dedicated patient navigators who guide international patients through every step of their medical journey. Patients from more than 140 countries seek care at Mass General annually, drawn by its reputation for diagnostic expertise, treatment innovation, and compassionate care. Mass General's combination of historic significance, Harvard Medical School affiliation, unmatched research capabilities, and comprehensive international patient support makes it an exceptional choice for medical tourists seeking world-class healthcare in the United States.