About BMS - History and Overview

Founded in 1984, Baltimore Medical System serves over 42,000 patients in many of the neediest communities within Baltimore City and Baltimore County - communities with high rates of unemployment and poverty, low levels of education and job skills and few or no health services.

BMS health services are provided through seven full-service primary care health centers, one specialty and ancillary health center and four school-based health sites. We employ over 50 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who provide care in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Geriatrics, OB/GYN and Mental Health.

Additional on-site services available through contracted providers include eye services and a wide range of medical specialties. We also have a staff of referral coordinators, trained to find the best doctor to match your specialty care needs.

We reach out to populations that have all types of barriers to receiving even basic health. These barriers are often financial, but also frequently include language, culture, education and even transportation. BMS offers a wide range of programs and services to reduce and eliminate these barriers, including discounts of up to 90% on fees for qualified patients.

Our staff of nearly 260 employees is the driving force behind our ongoing success in providing quality, affordable and accessible health care to Baltimore's neediest populations. Through their efforts and dedication, our mission is realized on a daily basis.