Meet the Health Center Team
Learn about the primary care and specialty care providers at Bowdoin Street Health Center.
Care Center
Bowdoin Street Health Center
About the Health Center
Bowdoin Street Health Center provides outstanding primary care, specialty care, and community programs to area residents. Since our founding by Dorchester residents in 1972, our focus and commitment is to maintain our tradition of working with residents to identify and meet their unique health needs. Our mission is to provide excellent and compassionate care to our patients and support the health of our entire community.
Patient Information
Primary Care
You should see your primary care provider once a year for your annual check-up. You may need additional visits if medical issues arise. Bowdoin Street Health Center provides the following primary care services:
Preventive Care
- Adult physicals
- Family medicine, including immunizations
Management of Chronic Medical Conditions
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Diagnosis & Treatment of Acute Illness
- Allergic reactions
- Colds and flu
- Gastrointestinal (GI) infections
- Respiratory infections
- Throat and ear infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Specialty Care & Referrals
If you feel you need to see a specialist and have not discussed the referral with your primary care provider (PCP), please first call your PCP, as they may need to see you prior to referring you to the specialist.
When needed, your primary care provider works with other subspecialty providers at Beth Israel Lahey Health to ensure you have the care you need to feel your very best.
- Diabetes & Endocrinology
- Digestive Care
- Heart & Vascular
- Gynecology
- Lung & Respiratory Care
- Mental & Behavioral Health
- Neurology & Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
- Radiology & Imaging
- Surgery
- Urology
Community Health Programs
The Wellness Center at Bowdoin Street Health Center offers free or low-cost health programs to improve the health of both our patients as well as community residents, including two well-equipped exercise rooms and a state-of-the art demonstration kitchen.
Languages Spoken
At Bowdoin Street Health Center, we speak your language.
- We speak English
- Hablamos Español
- Nu Ta Papia Crioulo Caboverdiano
- Nou Pale Kreyol Aysyen
- Falamos Portugues
- Nous parlons Français
- Tiếng Việt
- Język Polski
Hours & Directions
We want to make it easy for you to find us. Here are our hours of operation and general location details.
Hours of Operation
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Most Saturdays | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Pharmacy Services
Get your medications in three convenient ways. With mail-order, retail and specialty pharmacies, we’ve got your prescription needs covered.
Find an Urgent Care Location
When you need care, but it’s not an emergency, visiting an urgent care center can save you time and money. Our nine urgent care centers are ready to help and conveniently located throughout eastern Massachusetts.