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High Street Health Center Closed

The Baystate High Street Health Center, located at 140 High St in Springfield, is currently closed due to a broken water pipe. Providers are reaching out to patients impacted by this closure. Patients should continue to call (413) 794-2511 for care needs, including telehealth. All other provider sites and clinics are open.

Raquel K. Belforti, DO

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Background and Clinical Focus

Academic Appointment:

Associate Professor of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Languages:

English

Gender:

Female

Age Groups Seen:

Adults, Geriatrics

Provider Affiliation:

Baystate Medical Center

Practice Groups:

BMP Hospital Medicine

Insurances Accepted

Note:

Baystate Healthcare facilities and physicians accept most insurances. Please contact your insurance company to verify eligibility.

  • UNITED HEALTHCARE
  • CONNECTICARE
  • HARVARD PILGRIM
  • UNICARE GIC
  • COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE
  • FIRST HEALTH COVENTRY
  • HEALTH NEW ENGLAND EXCLUDING BE HEALTHY
  • TUFTS TOGETHER MCO
  • MA MEDICAID
  • BLUE SHIELD PPO IND
  • NORTHEAST DIRECT
  • HMO BLUE
  • VT MEDICAID
  • MEDICARE
  • FALLON ACO
  • FALLON NON MASS HEALTH
  • CONSOLIDATED
  • SENIOR WHOLE HEALTH
  • TUFTS HEALTH TOGETHER ACO
  • AETNA
  • SERENITY CARE PACE
  • MULTIPLAN PHCS
  • BLUE SHIELD MEDICARE ADV
  • CELTICARE
  • HNE BE HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP
  • RAILROAD MEDICARE
  • CIGNA GREAT WEST
  • TUFTS US FAMILY HEALTH
  • TUFTS PUBLIC PLANS NON MASS HEALTH
  • TRICARE
  • TUFTS
  • BMC HEALTHNET ACO
  • BMC HEALTHNET MCO
  • CT MEDICAID

Education and Training

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Medical School, DO, 2005

Baystate Medical Center

Residency, DO, 2006

Board Certifications
Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Scholarly Focus

  • Undergraduate medical education
  • Graduate medical education
  • Continuing medical education
  • Professional development
  • Simulation training

Professional Societies and Leadership Roles

  • Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine/Clerkship Directors In Internal Medicine: National CDIM Program Planning Committee (2021-2024); Member (2013-present)
  • Northeastern Group on Educational Affairs (NEGEA): Member (2018-present); Co-Chair Annual Meeting (2022, 2024); Co-Chair NEGEA Representative (2021-present); Program Planning Committee, Member (2019); Scholars Grants Committee, Member (2018)

Awards and Honors

  • Impact Award, Baystate Women in Medicine & Science, Baystate Health, Springfield, MA (2024)
  • Outstanding Clinical Educator Award, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA (2024)
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society, Inductee, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA (2024)
  • Outstanding Clinical Educator Award, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA (2023)
  • Faculty Teaching Award, UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate, Springfield, MA (2024)

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