Bowdoin Street Health Center (Beth Israel)

Filed Under: Physical and Mental Health
Location
230 Bowdoin Street
Dorchester, ma 02122
Phone
Phone: 617-754-0100
Online
Bowdoinstreethealth@bidmc.harvard.edu
Website
Services

Bowdoin Street Health Center provides health services to clients and their families. They have been an active participant in the Dorchester community for over 40 years and offer care for infants, children, teens, adults and seniors.

Recognizing how social and economic factors in the community can also influence an individual’s health status, Bowdoin Street actively engages with community organizations and public entities to prevent violence, improve access to healthy, affordable foods and promote wellness through exercise and stress reduction.

The Center is also an innovator in transforming its practice into a Patient-Centered Medical Home, improving patient outcomes through stronger provider-patient partnerships in co-managing one’s health. Bowdoin’s approach includes a self-care program, a multidisciplinary care team, group medical visits, screenings for depression and home visits.

Services: Adolescent Case Management, Adult Medicine, Family Practice, Geriatrics, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Optometry (Eyecare), Physical Therapy, Mental Health Services, Nutrition Services, Podiatry (Foot care), and Community Health Programs.

Service hours

Monday through Thursday: 8:00am to 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturdays (mostly): 9:00am to 1:00pm

Waiting time
Staff will try to give you an appointment with your doctor same day or the next day, regardless of why you are calling. That goes for both existing and new patients.
Cost
Accepts most health insurance and managed care plans. Will see anyone without insurance, though payment for services is still required.
Languages

Multiple languages offered; see website

Transportation

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Last updated September 30, 2025