Getting started with MIT Health is as easy as making an appointment.
You don’t need to select an MIT Health primary care provider (PCP) before making an appointment. You don’t need a referral. No long-term commitment is required. You can directly book a visit to most services at MIT Health, and you can schedule most appointments online.
Who’s eligible?
You can receive healthcare services at MIT Health if you are:
- an MIT student
- an MIT employee with an MIT-sponsored health plan
- a family member covered by an MIT-sponsored health plan
- an MIT retiree or retiree spouse.
You can make appointments directly with many MIT Health services. Online scheduling is available to all MIT students, all employees with an MIT-sponsored health plan, and all other patients who have had at least one previous visit at MIT Health.
Available services
No referral needed
- Primary Care
- Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Eye Care
- Travel Health
- Dental Service
- Urgent Care
- Acupuncture (students only)
- Student Health Clinic (students only)
- Student Mental Health & Counseling (students only)
Available with a referral from an MIT Health provider
Schedule online
Use your computer or mobile device to browse available appointment times and schedule your visit with:
- Primary Care (Cambridge or Lexington)
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
- Optometry & Ophthalmology Service
- Travel Health Clinic
- Student Health Clinic (Students only: STI screening, required vaccines, PrEP).
You can also use online scheduling for mammogram screenings and laboratory services ordered by an MIT Health clinician.
Note: Dental appointments must be made through MIT Dental by dialing 617-253-4481, option 6.
Schedule by phone
Schedule appointments by phone by calling 617-253-4481.
All appointments with the Dental Service and Allergy and follow-up appointments with Student Mental Health & Counseling must be made by phone.