Spacious and light-filled, the Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center, adjacent to BID–Needham, brings comprehensive cancer care into the community and close to home.


We deliver state-of-the-art care in a warm, supportive and convenient environment, with specialized resources readily available. Our team of world-class specialists are members of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). That means you and your family have easy access to all that Boston has to offer in clinical trials and novel treatments. The BIDMC Cancer Center is one of the preeminent clinical and research cancer programs in the country, providing the best in early diagnosis, leading-edge treatments and personalized care plans.

We are pleased to offer in Needham top-notch academic medicine, minutes from home, without having to travel to and park in downtown Boston.

Patient-Centered Care

Thoughtfully designed with input from patients, families, physicians, surgeons and nurses, our Cancer Center features:

  • All cancer care services on the first floor, including radiation treatment
  • A radiation oncology suite featuring a state-of-the-art linear accelerator that delivers advanced conformal radiation therapy
  • Advanced imaging systems 
  • Ten chemotherapy bays, a private chemotherapy room and multiple exam rooms
  • Treatment areas overlooking a healing garden
  • Plenty of natural light in every clinical area
  • Team-based, highly attentive, personalized care
  • The same Harvard-affiliated physicians you would see in Boston, but in a convenient location

Our Pavilion, which nearly doubles our surgical capacity in Needham, allows for more advanced operations for cancer, colorectal, orthopaedic, urology, otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) and general surgery.

Recognized locally and nationally for outstanding community care, BID–Needham provides comprehensive outpatient and inpatient services, with new, private patient rooms, complete diagnostic facilities, and a new, award-winning Emergency Department.

Manage Your Care Online, Anytime

With PatientSite, you can see your medical record, test results and notes from doctor visits. You can also email your physician and manage appointments through PatientSite.

Easy to Find with Free Parking

Our Cancer Center and Surgical Pavilion is attached to BID–Needham. We are located at:

148 Chestnut Street

Needham, Massachusetts 02492
Telephone: 781-453-7500

There is plenty of free and accessible parking for patients, families and visitors.

Learn more about the BID Cancer Center and your treatment:

Cancer Rehabilitation Booklet (PDF)

For Your Information Winter 2018 Cancer Center Newsletter (PDF)