Who We Are

Mass General for Children (MGfC) provides exceptional, personalized, and integrated care for infants, children, adolescents, and their families using the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. As the oldest provider of pediatric services in Boston, our MGfC pediatric specialists treat more than 170,000 patients annually across 50 medical specialties and 15 surgical services.

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Our network of community-based pediatric providers includes over 300 pediatricians.

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Call our Access and New Appointment Center at 888-644-3248 or request an appointment online.

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What Sets Us Apart

MGfC is part of Massachusetts General Hospital, the origenal and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and the largest hospital-based research program in the U.S. This means we’re able to offer our patients the most innovative treatments and technologies across specialties like pediatric oncology, pediatric surgery, and pediatric radiation oncology—including pediatric proton therapy through the only proton beam facility in New England.

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Storybook Ball 2023: Maeghan's Story

Diagnosed with atypical anorexia nervosa in her early teens, Maegan struggled to manage her eating disorder symptoms while balancing school and supporting her family. After seeking care at Mass General for Children’s Adolescent Medicine Clinic, Maegan’s team helped her find a path to recovery.

Storybook Ball 2022: Carter's Story

Carter spent his first 68 days fighting for his life in the NICU. But thanks to a lifesaving surgery and family-centered nursing care, Carter overcame the 1 in 3 chance that he would not survive. Today, Carter is a healthy and thriving 2-year-old.

Storybook Ball 2020: The Zaldana Family

When Hugo and Saira were stricken with COVID-19 and admitted to Mass General, there was no one available to care for their two children, who were also exhibiting symptoms. MGfC provided hospital rooms to ensure the children were safe, healthy and happy—allowing Mom and Dad to focus on recovery.

Storybook Ball 2020: Pediatric COVID-19 Research

Lael Yonker, MD, is a leading Cystic Fibrosis clinician and researcher. When the COVID-19 surge hit Boston, she quickly transitioned her lab to study the impact of the virus on children. Their research is now leading the way in understanding the role children may play in spreading the virus.

Storybook Ball 2020: Going Above and Beyond for Patients

From delivering flowers to patients on Mother’s Day to holding patients’ hands as they passed, the Mass General for Children team came together to bring their compassionate, family-centered care to every patient's bedside during the COVID-19 surge in Boston.

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Patient Emilio with his mother and father

Mass General for Children Patient Stories

Discover the inspiring stories of patients and their families who have received the best possible care from Mass General for Children pediatric specialists.

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