MIT Medical’s walk-in Urgent Care Service is open from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. every day for urgent, but non-life-threatening emergencies. If you are dealing with a life-threatening situation that requires emergency care, call:
- Cambridge: Dial 100 (campus phone) or 617-253-1212 (any phone)
- Lexington: Dial 3333 (campus phone)
- Off campus: Dial 911
We are also available by phone, 24 hours a day, at 617-253-4481. Call anytime for advice about what to do if you or a friend has an urgent medical or emotional problem.
When you call, a triage nurse will help you in one of the following ways:
- Answer your questions, give you advice, and/or explain what you should do immediately at home.
- Ask you to come in right away.
- Direct you to the nearest emergency room or one of our affiliated hospitals.
For pediatric patients: Pediatric coverage is available until 6 p.m. on regular business days and from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on holidays and weekends. Please call 617-253-4481 before coming in to find out if a pediatric clinician is available.
Eligibility to use Urgent Care
All members of the MIT community are eligible to use the Urgent Care Service. Employees and dependents covered by the MIT Traditional and MIT Choice Plans will have a copay for services. There is no copay or other charge for MIT students or their covered dependents. For benefits-eligible employees covered by outside insurance and for Medicare-eligible retirees, benefits are determined by individual coverage, and you may be billed for any copayment, coinsurance, or non-covered services. Patients covered by outside insurance will be required to register and provide insurance information when using MIT Medical services for the first time.
What to expect
Patients who need immediate attention are seen first. If the clinic is busy, you may need to wait before being seen. If you're on a tight schedule and your problem isn't urgent, we recommend making an appointment with your primary care provider or the appropriate clinical service.
Common symptoms
Since many symptoms and minor accidents can be treated at home, please review our Tips for Common Symptoms — it may save you a trip.
