Mount Auburn Hospital

Mount Auburn Hospital, established in 1886, is the first hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts, dedicated to delivering healthcare services in a personable, convenient, and compassionate manner.

As a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, it plays a significant role in educating future healthcare providers, enhancing the quality of care for patients.

Capacity and Services

The hospital has 217 beds, all in private rooms, ensuring the highest level of care and comfort for patients.

It offers comprehensive inpatient services across all medical specialties, with particular excellence in Maternity Care, Cardiac Care, and Cancer Care departments, recognized as centers of excellence.

Affiliation and Network

Mount Auburn Hospital is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a system uniting academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals.

This network employs more than 4,700 physicians and 39,000 employees, aiming to expand access to quality care and advance medicine through groundbreaking research and education.

Emergency and Specialized Care

The hospital's Emergency Department operates 24/7, providing advanced care for heart attacks and performing heart catheterization at any time.

It is also a Primary Stroke Service hospital, offering coordinated care for stroke patients.

Outpatient Services

In addition to its main campus, Mount Auburn Hospital provides outpatient laboratory services at several locations, including:

• Arlington
• Cambridge
• Waltham
• Watertown

This ensures accessible diagnostic services for the community.

Awards and Recognition

The hospital's commitment to quality care is evident through recognition by Healthgrades, which awarded:

• Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ in 2023
• Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ in 2023, 2024, and 2025

Mission and Location

Mount Auburn Hospital's mission is to improve the health of residents in the communities it serves by delivering quality care and meeting individual needs.

The hospital maintains a strong focus on education, research, and community partnership.

Its main campus is located at 330 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Location

• Cambridge, MA, USA