Partnering with physicians to deliver exceptional patient care.
One of New England’s premier, physician-led organizations dedicated to excellence in clinical care, education and research, career advancement, and well-being.
Career
Development
Education
And Training
Research
And Innovation
Take your future further.
Join our team.
News
HMFP welcomes Mount Auburn specialty physicians
Earlier this year, HMFP welcomed the physicians of Mount Auburn Professional Services (MAPS), the medical group affiliated with Mount Auburn Hospital (MAH). The expansion will transition approximately 120 specialty physicians and builds on the longstanding relationship between BIDMC and MAH. "The MAPS addition is an exciting opportunity to expand our physician network throughout the metro Boston area," said President and CEO, Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH. "We 're excited about our Mount Auburn physician colleagues joining us and what we'll accomplishments for our patients together."
News
HMFP’s community physicians affiliate transforms to Longwood Specialty Physicians
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP), the 2,400+ physician organization of BIDMC, is pleased to announce a new name and look for the former Associated Physicians of HMFP to Longwood Specialty Physicians (LSP). “Today’s launch of LSP is the next phase of an ongoing effort to provide a strategically strong look and feel for our 700+ specialty physicians who provide world class care across an expansive community hospital network,” said Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH, president and CEO. Click to see the new website and learn more.
News
Congratulations to HMFP’s outstanding physician colleagues!
Congratulations to all the nominees and six recipient physicians of the 2025 second annual Outstanding Physician Colleague Award. All were nominated by their peers, and the award recognizes the deeply valued efforts of HMFP and APHMFP physicians who have gone above and beyond in support of a colleague to offer guidance, encouragement, or assistance, during a time of personal or professional need. Click to see the list.
News
Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH named a 2025 Becker’s Healthcare Great Leaders in Healthcare
Congratulations to HMFP President & CEO Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH, who was named to the 2025 Becker's Healthcare Great Leaders in Healthcare list. Overseeing more than 2,400 physicians and an $890 million organization, she ensures financial stability while advancing patient-centered care.
News
New OB/GYN Chair arrives
HMFP is pleased to welcome Blair J. Wylie, MD, MPH, as the new chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology. An outstanding researcher, clinician, mentor, and educator, Dr. Wylie joins HMFP and BIDMC from Columbia University Medical Center, where she served as vice chair for faculty development and mentoring in the department of OB/GYN. Click to learn more.
News
HMFP efforts for physician well-being recognized
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians earned a Joy in Medicine™ Health System Award from the American Medical Association (AMA). HMFP supports physician career satisfaction through excellence in clinical care, education and research, career advancement, inclusivity, and well-being.
News
The disappearance of healing empathetic touch in medicine
Healing touch has long been central to medicine, but recent changes - from pandemic protocols, to the rise of virtual care - have made it less common. How can caregivers balance evolving practices, with the timeless need for connection? Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH, President and CEO, shares her thoughts in a recent STAT article. Click to learn more.
Find a Doctor
Search our physician directory by name or specialty to find the right doctor for your needs. As the physician organization of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), HMFP providers can be found across the Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) system, as well as several hospitals across eastern Massachusetts. Click below to search for a HMFP physician.