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Researching Health Topics? Try MedlinePlus first!

MedlinePlus keeps the simplicity of Google without the ads and pop-ups. The information is reliable and broad, from patient handouts to medical journal articles. Available in Spanish.

Looking Up Doctors

Trusted websites for learning about health care providers serving your community.

Baystate Health, Find a Doctor
Find a health care provider affiliated with Baystate Health.
Massachusetts Health Quality Partners
Patient ratings of primary care and pediatric practices in Massachusetts.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Find a Physician
Information on licensing, malpractice claims and disciplinary actions.
Medicare’s Physician Compare
Lists physicians enrolled in Medicare. Does NOT included patient ratings.
MedlinePlus, Directories of Specialties
Academic societies offering lists of doctors, dentists, and health care specialists.
America’s Top Doctors, Peer Recommended
Focuses mostly on doctors in large medical communities (Boston, New Haven).
Psychology Today, Find a Therapist
Search on location and types of therapy for verified mental health professionals.

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