Umbilical Cord Blood Donation

UMass Memorial Medical Center provides the option to donate your baby’s umbilical cord blood at the time of delivery. The blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after a baby's birth is rich in stem cells that are found in bone marrow. It used to be thrown away as waste, but by donating it you can help advance medical research. 

Cord blood donation for research is easy and at no cost to you. 

Why Umbilical Cord Blood Donation Is Important

Cord blood has become a valuable resource for studies on diabetes, HIV, human immune system function, and other disease states and conditions...

Maternal-Fetal Medicine (High-Risk Pregnancy)

Exceptional Maternal-Fetal Medicine Services in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

UMass Memorial Health is the only program in the region with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, doctors who specialize in high-risk obstetrical care. We are with you throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum, providing personalized services that protect you and your growing baby. Our depth of experience helps more people experience positive birth outcomes.

Maternal-fetal medicine specialists are part of our nationally recognized pregnancy and childbirth program. Services supporting more complex cases...

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

If you need assistance growing your family, diagnosing irregular periods or managing hormonal changes, you can count on UMass Memorial Health. Our program is home to leading fertility specialists (reproductive endocrinologists) who deliver a broad range of personalized services. You also receive ongoing support from highly skilled nurses who are with you every step of the way.

Conditions We Treat

The primary condition we treat is infertility. We help people who may be having difficulty getting pregnant due to conditions...

Pediatric Imaging

Expert Pediatric Radiology: Safe, Specialized Imaging for Children

Radiology tests can be critical in diagnosing illness in children so that the right treatment can be given as soon as possible. At UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center, we understand that you and your child may feel nervous about having these tests, and our services are designed to put you and your child at ease.

As the only children’s hospital in Central Massachusetts, we offer the region’s only pediatric radiologists and imaging technologists. In fact, these specialists perform 45,000 imaging studies a year...

Become a Living Kidney Donor

Tens of thousands of adults and children in the U.S. are currently waiting for a kidney transplant. Living organ donation helps close this gap and offers important benefits for transplant recipients, including:

  • Better outcomes: Living donor organ recipients have better outcomes and survival rates than those receiving organs from deceased donors.
  • Shorter wait times: Living organ donation shortens waitlist times, potentially helping people avoid additional complications of living with organ failure.

What Is Living Kidney Donation?

Living kidney donation gives someone with kidney failure another path...

Adult Kidney Transplant

Our Approach to Kidney Transplant Surgery in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

At UMass Memorial Health, you receive expert, personalized kidney transplant care from an experienced, supportive team. You’ll find:

  • Comprehensive, accessible care: We offer one-day evaluations, remote testing and coordinated care to make your experience more convenient.
  • Reduced wait times: You have access to advanced donor matching and kidney exchange programs to help you receive a transplant sooner.
  • Strong collaboration: We work closely with your doctors and dialysis team to support you throughout your transplant...

Organ Transplant

Our Approach to Organ Transplantation in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Your organ transplant journey is unique. At UMass Memorial, your team offers personalized care for you and your family. We understand that the transplant process can feel overwhelming. We help you navigate every step of transplantation and coordinate the details so you can focus on your well-being. Our outcomes rank among the region’s best, so you can move forward with confidence.

Transplants at UMass Memorial

We offer comprehensive care for organ transplant surgery, from advanced surgical techniques and innovative organ...

Skull Base Surgery

Skull Base Surgery in Central Massachusetts 

Treating tumors and conditions affecting the base of the skull requires advanced expertise. At UMass Memorial Health, we bring together skilled specialists from a range of disciplines. They manage your care and operate in the most minimally invasive way possible. Our experience and training allow us to take a precise and delicate approach to complex skull base issues.

What Is Skull Base Surgery?

Skull base surgery is a specialized and minimally invasive surgery used to treat conditions associated with the base of the skull. That includes skull base...

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Comprehensive Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

At UMass Memorial Health, we understand that how you look can sometimes affect how you feel. Our expert surgeons specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery. We get to know you and provide customized surgical care in a comfortable setting.

Our Approach to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The surgeons at UMass Memorial provide a wide range of care for adult and pediatric patients seeking plastic and reconstructive surgery. Our surgical services include:

Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric Surgery in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Our board-certified pediatric surgeons have extensive training in the unique needs of growing bodies, including smaller anatomy and complex childhood conditions. We use the latest methods, including minimally invasive techniques that are gentler on young patients. Our depth of experience leads to precise care and excellent outcomes.

Conditions We Treat

Pediatric surgical experts at Children’s Medical Center deliver exceptional care for infants, children and young adults with:

  • Emergency conditions such as appendicitis, gall bladder problems
  • Cance...