Choosing Lahey

When Frank Lahey, MD, founded a group practice in 1923, his vision was unique: Every component of a patient's health care would be coordinated under one roof.

Today, Lahey Clinic still offers an exclusive patient experience. At Lahey Clinic Medical Center, North Shore, in Peabody, patients have access to preeminent physicians from more than 20 medical and surgical specialties. A team-based approach to patient care, state-of-the-art technology, and innovative research and education ensures Lahey Clinic patients receive the best quality health care possible. Lahey Clinic Medical Center, North Shore, features:

Ambulatory Surgery

The Ambulatory Surgery Department encompasses five operating rooms where our clinicians provide surgical care for both scheduled cases and emergency situations. The operating rooms support multiple specialties including Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, Gastroenterology and Urology.

Cancer Services

A multidisciplinary approach is the foundation for cancer services at Lahey. Specialists in hematology, medical oncology, radiation oncology and surgical oncology regularly consult one another, review test results and collaborate on treatment plans.

Multiple areas of clinical expertise and research include gynecologic (ovarian, cervical, endometrial) and urologic (bladder, kidney, prostate, testicular) cancers.

At the onsite Breast Center, patients have access to comprehensive services that include the evaluation and management of breast problems, as well as surgery and reconstruction.

Cardiology

Lahey Clinic Medical Center, North Shore, offers a variety of cardiac services such as pharmacological, nuclear and echo stress tests; transesophageal echo (TEE); cardio versions; tilt table tests; pacemaker support; regular office consults; and beds for cardiac inpatients. For more complex cardiac care, the North Shore Department collaborates with Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington to ensure the best possible treatment.

Diagnostic Radiology

Our patients have 24-hour access to radiology services that fit their individual needs. These include innovative methods for diagnosing disease using X-rays, digital mammograms, bone densitometry, CT scanning and nuclear medicine scans.

At the onsite MRI facility, patients benefit from state-of-the-art MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) technology capable of performing cardiac scans.

Emergency Services

Lahey Clinic Medical Center, North Shore, is a full-service hospital featuring a 24-hour Emergency Medicine Department and an Ambulatory Surgery Center. Patients have access to a 10-bed inpatient care unit that is supported by various ancillary services, including on-site Pharmacy, Laboratory Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Anesthesiology and Radiology.

Gynecology

The Department of Gynecology at Lahey Clinic Medical Center, North Shore, provides the most modern treatments and care available. The Department offers general services and oncology care for peri-menopausal and post-menopausal needs, as well as in-clinic procedures such as colposcopies; biopsies; endometrial samplings; HPV testing and Gardasil injections; depo-provera injections; contraceptive management; and abnormal pap management. The Department works in conjunction with Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington to provide the top-most primary and preventative care, and enables the smooth transfer, if needed, to a more focused oncology, urology, endocrine or reproductive concentration.

Internal Medicine and Primary Care

Our General Internal Medicine staff provides compassionate, patient-focused health care at Lahey Clinic Medical Center, North Shore, and at more than a dozen community group practices. Patients benefit from a full range of internal medicine services, from annual physical examinations and other well visits to chronic disease care. Our primary care team also partners with specialists to ensure coordinated care for all your medical needs.

Lahey Eye Institute

The Lahey Eye Institute, which is based at Lahey Clinic Medical Center, North Shore, offers comprehensive vision services ranging from routine eye exams and contact lens fitting to cataract and retinal surgeries and therapies for glaucoma and other diseases of the eye.

On-site optical shops at both Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington and Peabody support the Lahey Eye Institute. Our talented, licensed opticians excel at finding the best lens and frame combination for each patient. Owned and operated by the Clinic, our opticians work closely with Lahey optometrists and ophthalmologists to ensure the best possible patient care. Competitive priced frames feature the latest technology in a wide selection of brand name styles. Prescription and nonprescription frames, lenses and sunglasses are all offered, and our optical shops also accept eyeglass prescriptions from optometrists and ophthalmologists outside of Lahey Clinic.

Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers services ranging from consultation to reconstructive surgery. Patients have access to musculoskeletal subspecialties that include joint replacement, sports medicine, hand surgery and foot and ankle surgery. Patients benefit from the knowledge and expertise of board-certified specialists who take a team approach to patient care.

Urology

The Department of Urology at Lahey Clinic Medical Center, North Shore, evaluates and treats a full range of upper and lower urinary tract disorders. Available services include treatment of outpatient prostate, bladder and kidney concerns; sexual dysfunction; vasectomies; sterilization; urinary incontinence surgery (video urodynamic testing for incontinence); uro-oncologic, adrenal and kidney stone surgery; urethral reconstruction; and pre-operative testing. The Department of Urology at Lahey Clinic Medical Center, North Shore, also offers radiation implant procedures for prostate cancer, in conjunction with the Department of Radiation Oncology.