Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Transfer a Patient

Call to Request a Patient Transfer to Dana-Farber in Boston

Adults 857-215-3262   Pediatrics 866-771-5437

We can help with the transfer of patients to our facilities. Our team will facilitate communication between you and receiving physicians and locate inpatient beds for patients being transferred from emergency departments or community hospitals.

For Adult Patients 

Call 857-215-3262 | 857-215-DANA 

To arrange timely inpatient and emergency department transfers to Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center in Boston, call 857-215-3262. Using this phone number is the most reliable way to ensure that your patient’s treatment is guided by Dana-Farber expertise.

To expedite your transfer request, please have the following information available:

  • Dana-Farber physician name (for established care)
  • Patient name, date-of-birth, and sex
  • Patient diagnosis or suspected diagnosis
  • Reason for patient transfer

For Pediatric Patients

Call 866-771-5437

To transfer a pediatric patient for inpatient care at Boston Children's Hospital, call 866-771-5437.