[Overseas Hospital] Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

• by EVOMT
• 2023-11-17

　　Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is located in Boston and is the main teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, second only to Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Its predecessors were Beth Israel Hospital (established in 1916) and New England Deaconess Hospital (established in 1896). In 1996, the two hospitals merged. Among teaching hospitals, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center ranks among the top recipients of biomedical research funding from the National Institutes of Health, nearly $150 million annually.

　　Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an academic medical center, teaching hospital, community hospital and specialty hospital, brings together more than 4,000 physicians and 35,000 employees with a shared mission to expand access, through groundbreaking research and education, Attach great importance to and promote the development of medical science and practice.

　　Milestones in the development history of BIDMC

　　Insulin injection was achieved in 1922

　　Pacemaker implantation achieved in 1960

　　The "Patient Rights Statement" was implemented in 1972

　　Successful liver transplantation in 1983

　　In 1986, in vitro fertilization became available in Massachusetts.

　　In 1991, it was discovered that abnormalities in the visual area of the brain are related to dyslexia.

　　Performed minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery in 1995

　　In 1995, deep brain stimulator implantation was implemented to treat Parkinson's disease.

　　Completed adult living liver transplant in 1998

　　In 1998, Kern's cardiac stabilizer technology patent eliminated the need for a heart-lung machine in coronary artery bypass surgery.

　　In 2002, the Boston-area new AIDS vaccine clinical trial base was established.

　　Selected to participate in the National Implantable Heart Replacement Clinical Trial in 2003

　　In 2003, researchers from the hospital identified the cause of puerpura aura.

　　01Cancer Center

　　BIDMC's Cancer Center is part of Harvard Medical School's primary teaching and research facility. According to the latest rankings from US News, the Department of Oncology ranks 17th in the United States. Its scientists and doctors have made many cutting-edge discoveries that can enhance clinicians' understanding of cancer mechanisms and provide each patient with personalized cancer treatment strategies. The center has a multidisciplinary treatment team, including senior doctors and medical researchers, surgeons, radiation therapists and medical oncologists, outstanding nurses and social workers, etc. Their collaborative cooperation is committed to providing patients with innovative and personalized treatment plans. and considerate medical services. BIDMC's cancer program is the first in Massachusetts and one of 34 cancer research programs in the United States to receive the "Outstanding Achievement Award" from the Cancer Committee of the American College of Surgeons. In terms of cancer care and related medical services, BIDMC has also received unanimous praise from patients.

　　02Cardiovascular Center

　　The Cardiovascular Institute was established in 2007. The medical team consists of experts in cardiovascular medicine, cardiac surgery, and vascular and endovascular surgery who work together to provide patients with matching surgical plans and medical services. Most of these doctors teach at Harvard Medical School, conduct important research, and provide advanced clinical trials and treatments. The institute has also established a community-based physician network around eastern and central Massachusetts and New Hampshire to provide patients with convenient and fast medical services. According to the latest rankings from US News, Beth Israel’s cardiology specialty ranks 45th in the United States.

　　03Digestive Center

　　The Digestive Center values patient care. A multidisciplinary team of experts, composed of colorectal surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, and nurse practitioners, provides comprehensive, advanced medical, endoscopic, and surgical treatment options for patients with various types of gastrointestinal diseases. . The center is also a leader in groundbreaking research and medical education. It has advanced endoscopic examination technologies such as stent implantation, capsule endoscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and all endoscopy examinations are equipped with narrow-band imaging (NBI) technology. The Center's Inflammatory Bowel Disease Project is one of the large-scale professional practice projects on the East Coast. Internationally renowned experts provide multidisciplinary care and treatment opinions on the diagnosis and complex pathology of inflammatory bowel disease. Conditions treated include Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, pouchitis, microscopic colitis, and indeterminate colitis.

　　04Orthopedic Center

　　The Orthopedic Center offers extensive clinical expertise and compassionate care, providing medical services 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The multidisciplinary medical team includes experts in joint replacement and reconstruction, geriatric orthopedics, orthopedic trauma, sports medicine, orthopedic oncology, spine surgery, and more to provide patient-centered care and surgery for a range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. care. The Department of Orthopedics also works closely with other departments at BIDMC, including Rehabilitation Medical Services and the Pain Clinic. Advanced imaging technology is also used to conduct comprehensive physical examinations for patients.

　　05 Spine Center

　　BIDMC Spine Center has three major features. One is teamwork. The center has a multidisciplinary treatment team composed of neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, pain management specialists, neurologists, physical therapists, and radiologists. The medical team treats patients with various types of spinal diseases. Provide professional training, as well as comprehensive and considerate medical care, and are committed to providing each patient with a personalized treatment plan. The center mainly includes surgical and non-surgical spinal treatments. For shoulder, neck, and back pain, non-surgical treatment options are often used. The key to treatment is to determine the source of the pain. Surgery is a better treatment option for a small number of spine patients. The center provides patients with animated videos about spine surgery to help them learn more about their disease and treatment options. The second is convenience and speed. Patients can discuss their disease with multiple experts in one location. The third is continuity: experts at the center remain open to further discuss whether the treatment options and care the patient is receiving are appropriate. The center's follow-up care team will also develop a lifestyle suitable for the patient after treatment.