Center for Advanced Cardiac Surgery

Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery

What it is “I have talked with friends who have had the open surgery and they all had at least six to eight weeks recovery time. I was at home and within a few weeks and my wife was telling me to slow down.” – Richard A. A minimally invasive bypass surgery restores blood flow…

Minimally Invasive Hepato Pancreato Biliary Fellowship Program

Minimally Invasive Hepato Pancreato Biliary Fellowship Program Boston Medical Center – Brighton Boston Medical Center – Brighton is a major teaching hospital affiliated with the Boston University School of Medicine. The Minimally Invasive Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Fellowship offers advanced training in the care of patients with diseases of the liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and duodenum, with…

Minimally Invasive Hepato Pancreato Biliary Fellowship Program Publications

Minimally Invasive Hepato Pancreato Biliary Fellowship Program Publications Boston Medical Center – Brighton Publications 1. PMID: 32988752 Laparoscopic pancreatectomy for cancer in high volume centers is associated with an increased use and fewer delays of adjuvant chemotherapy. Kutlu OC, Vega EA, Salehi O, Lathan C, Kim S, Krishnan S, Stallwood C, Kozyreva O, Conrad C.…

Center for Advanced Cardiac Surgery

Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair

The mitral valve is on the left side of the heart. It allows blood to flow from the left upper chamber into the left lower chamber. When the valve is not working well, it may need to be repaired. Reasons for Procedure Minimally invasive mitral valve repair is the best option for many patients with…

Mitral Valve Disease

What is Mitral Valve Disease? Mitral valve disease occurs when the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart doesn’t work properly resulting in mitral valve regurgitation (leakage) or mitral valve stenosis (narrowing). Mitral valve regurgitation (leakage) is a condition where the leaflets of the mitral valve weaken, causing blood to leak back…

Center for Advanced Cardiac Surgery

Mitral Valve Repair

What it is The mitral valve is on the left side of the heart. It allows blood to flow from the left upper chamber into the left lower chamber. When the valve is not working well, it may need to be repaired. Reasons for ProcedureMitral valve repair is the best option for many patients with…

Center for Advanced Cardiac Surgery

Mitral Valve Replacement

What it is The mitral valve is on the left side of the heart. It allows blood to flow from the left upper chamber into the left lower chamber. When the valve is not working well, it may need to be replaced. Reasons for Procedure Healthy heart valves allow blood to flow one way. Diseased…

Neurology

Movement Disorders Center

The Movement Disorders Center provides care from a highly skilled team specializing in the treatment of movement and autonomic disorders. Our movement disorder team collaborates closely with primary care providers and therapists to ensure care is aligned with each patient’s needs and condition. This coordinated, optimized approach helps patients participate more fully in daily life. 

My Chart: Your New Patient Portal

MyChart: Your New Patient Portal BMC Health System’s Patient Portal, MyChart Now that BMC Brighton and BMC South are a part of BMC Health System, we have transitionied Revere Connect to MyChart for our patient portal. MyChart helps you receive care over the phone or your computer, including virtual visits and messaging your provider. It…

Maternity FAQ

Neonatal Care

The level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Boston Medical Center – Brighton is one of only a handful of units in Boston that provides the most advanced care and technology for premature and critically ill newborns. Boston Medical Center – Brighton offers world class care for newborns. Our NICU is staffed 24 hours a day,…