For Patients & Patient Representatives
As a patient of Southcoast Health, we want your health care experience to go as smoothly as possible. Easily find the information you need to request medical records.
Please allow at least five business days after receipt of your fully completed form for most routine medical record requests to be fulfilled. Urgent requests should be made by phone. Fees may apply for copies of some medical records.
Patients, did you know you can access your medical records online? If you are a current patient, you can view your nonsensitive test results through MyChart, Southcoast Health’s patient portal.
Obtaining Hospital, Urgent Care, Oncology, Radiology/Imaging, and Physical Therapy Medical Records
Medical records are maintained by the Health Information Management Departments for all three hospitals. To obtain a copy of your medical record:
You may also:
- Download the Authorization for Release of Information Form in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
- Print and complete the authorization form to release medical records.
- Mail, email or fax the completed form to:
Southcoast Health
Health Information Management – ROI
200 Mill Road, Suite 210
Fairhaven, MA 02719
Fax: (508) 973-3695
Phone: (508) 973-3733 Email: RequestRecords@southcoast.org
- Please include your name, address, home phone number, alternate phone number (such as a work or cell phone) and email address in case we need to contact you.
- A photo ID is required when picking up your medical records at the hospital.
Obtaining Southcoast Physicians Group Medical Records
If you need your medical records from your doctor, click the link below or follow the instructions below:
You may also:
- Download the Authorization for Release of Information Form-SPG in English, Portuguese or Spanish.
- List your doctor’s name and office address in section 3 of the form.
- Print and complete the authorization form to release medical records.
- Mail or fax the completed form to:
Southcoast Health
Health Information Management – ROI
200 Mill Road, Suite 210
Fairhaven, MA 02719
Fax: (508) 973-3690
Phone: (508) 973-3700 Email: RequestRecords@southcoast.org
- Please include your name, address, home phone number, alternate phone number (such as a work or cell phone) and email address in case we need to contact you.
- A photo ID is required when picking up your medical records at the hospital.
Pick up Locations:
St. Luke’s Hospital
101 Page Street
New Bedford, MA
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
363 Highland Avenue
Fall River, MA
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street
Wareham, MA
Record pick-up not available at this time.
For Attorneys, Insurance Companies and all other Non-patients:
Southcoast Health
Health Information Management – ROI
200 Mill Road, Suite 210,
Fairhaven, MA 02719.
For Provider Requests
Medical providers and medical facilities requesting medical records should call (508) 973-3700 option 2 or fax (508) 973-3690.