Mass General Brigham Express Care, Brookline
Urgent Care • Brookline, MA • Since 1994
About
Mass General Brigham (MGB) is a nonprofit, integrated health system based in the Greater Boston area. It encompasses major hospitals (Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital), specialty and community hospitals, home care, urgent care, and a health plan, with Harvard Medical School as a primary teaching affiliate. As of 2024, MGB employs about 82,000 people and generates roughly $20.6 billion in operating revenue. The system has faced cost and expansion scrutiny, including a system-wide Performance Improvement Plan in 2022 and subsequent cost-reduction efforts. In late 2020, it rebranded from Partners HealthCare to Mass General Brigham to unify its identity. The organization is headquartered in Somerville, MA, and operates across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, with a broader presence noted in international references. If you’re seeking an Express Care facility in Brookline, I can look up current locations and hours.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
1285 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Phone
857-282-2355
patientbilling@partners.org
Opening Hours
Urgent Care Center hours are subject to change, depending on clinical capacity and wait times.
Telehealth
24/7 Virtual Care available
Emergency Care
Yes (emergency guidance provided; call 911 for emergencies)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What ages are treated?
Adults and children ages 3 and older.
What should I do in an emergency?
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
What are the hours for Mass General Brigham Express Care (Brookline)?
Urgent Care Center hours are 9:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m., subject to change depending on clinical capacity and wait times.
What services are available at Mass General Brigham Express Care in Brookline?
Lab services, Imaging, Same day care for non-urgent conditions, and other conditions treated (view all conditions we treat).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Apple Maps: 2.6 out of 5 stars (166 reviews)
- Boston Consumers' Checkbook: Not explicitly summarized as a star rating; 2 reviews total (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- Kind and helpful medical staff reported in some cases
- Convenient alternative to emergency rooms for minor illnesses and injuries
- Clean and accessible facility environment
Common complaints
- Long wait times
- Unprofessional or rude staff behavior reported by some patients
- Concerns regarding diagnostic accuracy or quality of care
"Definitely had a long wait but once I was in all of the staff were exceedingly kind, helpful, and ..."
— Apple Maps review (excerpt)"They're a fine intermediate to avoid ER and they'll tell you if they think you should escalate. I did get misdiagnosed with flu once... I'd go for sprains, throat cultures, lacerations, but nothing serious."
— Boston Consumers' Checkbook reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Nicole M LaRue, MD, MSC - Wellesley, MA - Internal Medicine — May 26, 2026
- AI chatbot used by MGB is getting thousands of appointments — May 9, 2026
- Your Next Primary Care Doctor Could Be Online Only, Accessed Through an AI Tool - KFF Health News — Feb 2, 2026
- CVS expanding into primary care with MGB partnership | WBUR News — Aug 4, 2025
- Doctors criticize Mass General Brigham's use of AI for patients — Oct 12, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More urgent care clinics in Brookline
Mass General Brigham (MGB) is a nonprofit, integrated health system based in Greater Boston, serving Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. It encompasses Mass General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, plus specialty and community hospitals, home care, urgent care, and a licensed health plan. MGB is a principal teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School and employs about 82,000 people. If you’re specifically seeking urgent care in Brookline, note that MGB operates a network of locations and affiliated facilities across the region. For Brookline, you would typically look to nearby MGB-affiliated urgent care options or partner facilities within the Greater Boston area. The official MGB site lists hospital and service locations, but it does not specify a dedicated “Urgent Care – Brookline” location in the provided highlights. To confirm current Brookline urgent care availability, check: - MGB website locations page - MGB Health Plan or affiliated hospital networks for urgent care centers near Brookline - Call the MGB customer service or the specific hospital campuses (e.g., Brigham and Women’s, Massachusetts General) for nearest urgent care options Key context: - Headquarters: Somerville, MA (with major campuses in Boston and surrounding cities) - Major hospitals: Massachusetts General Hospital; Brigham and Women’s Hospital - Affiliations: Harvard Medical School - Services: Comprehensive health system including urgent care through affiliated centers and community clinics If you want, I can search for the exact Brookline urgent care option within the MGB network and provide the address, hours, and services.
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