Brigham and Womens Hospital is expanding womens health services at its Ambulatory Care Center in Chestnut Hill. The Gretchen S. and Edward A. Fish Center for Womens Health now includes the Womens Orthopedic and Joint Disease Center and Womens Lung Surgery Program. Specialized Care for Women with Musculoskeletal Conditions Directed by rheumatologist Elinor A. Mody, MD, the new Womens Orthopedic and Joint Disease Center provides specialized, integrated, and innovative care for female patients with joint diseases or injuries. Dedicated rheumatologist and physiatry staff provide comprehensive evaluation and manage referrals to onsite orthopedic surgeons, pain management specialists, and physical therapists.
The Center provides evaluation and treatment for women with all musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Arthritis;


• Osteoporosis;


• Sports-related injuries.

Screening and Evaluation for Women with Chest Diseases
Directed by Yolonda L. Colson, MD, PhD, the Womens Lung Surgery Program provides specialized evaluation, treatment, and patient education for women with known or suspected lung disease, as well as female patients with high risk factors for lung cancer.
Specialists in the Womens Lung Surgery Program also collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team of experts in the Thoracic Oncology Program at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Womens Cancer Center to deliver expert care for patients diagnosed with lung cancer. Women with the following conditions may be referred to the Program for evaluation and treatment:

Existing or suspected lung disease, including lung cancer and emphysema;

Risk factors for lung cancer, including smoking history, radon exposure, and asbestos exposure.

Comprehensive Outpatient Care
The Brigham and Womens Ambulatory Care Center in Chestnut Hill offers a full range of outpatient services, including:

• Allergy and Immunology;


• Dermatology;


• Endoscopy;


• Imaging, including mammography and magnetic resonance imaging;


• Neurology;


• Orthopedics and Arthritis;


• Pain Management;


• Primary Care;


• Rehabilitative Services;

Womens Health Services, including cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology (including diabetes treatment), gastroenterology, obstetrics and gynecology, mental health, musculoskeletal care, nutrition, thoracic surgery, and urogynecology;

• Laboratory and pharmacy services.

Information and Referrals
For more information regarding womens health and other outpatient services at Brigham and Womens Hospital, or to refer a patient, please contact a Referral Coordinator at (617) 732-9894.