Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
585 Lebanon St · Melrose, Massachusetts 02176MelroseWakefield Hospital, a proud member of Tufts Medicine, is a 234-bed acute care community hospital located in Melrose, MA. Founded in 1893, it provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and specialty services, including a 24/7 emergency department, award-winning maternity care, advanced cancer treatment, and a recognized stroke program. Committed to patient safety and quality, the hospital serves the communities north of Boston with a focus on compassionate, high-quality healthcare.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, the Emergency Department treats pediatric emergencies.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, recognized as a Primary Stroke Service by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and awarded the AHA/ASA Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, offers comprehensive cardiac care, including diagnostics, interventional cardiology, and rehabilitation.
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (781) 979-3000 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Not Available
24/7 Emergency Department providing comprehensive emergency care for adults and children. Located at 585 Lebanon St, Melrose, MA. Part of the Tufts Medicine system for specialized transfers.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Melrose-Wakefield Hospital's current wait.

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