Integrated health system combining academic medical research, education, and community healthcare across New England since 1796.
Tufts Medicine is an integrated health system spanning New England, combining academic medical research and education with community-based clinical care. Founded in 1796, the system operates Tufts Medical Center - the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine - alongside Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, hundreds of affiliated physician offices, and home healthcare services.
The system provides care across more than 100 medical specialties, with particular strengths in heart transplantation and Level 1 trauma services. Tufts Medical Center functions as a world-renowned academic medical center, integrating clinical research and medical education with patient care delivery across the region.
Tufts Medicine operates as a clinically integrated ecosystem serving diverse communities throughout New England. The organization emphasizes patient-centered care and combines academic excellence with community-focused healthcare to advance medical innovation and improve patient outcomes.
