Baystate Infectious Diseases
Infectious Disease • Springfield, MA • Since 1873
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Baystate Health is a nonprofit, integrated healthcare system based in Springfield, MA, serving Western Massachusetts. It operates four acute-care hospitals (with Baystate Medical Center as its flagship and the region’s only Level I trauma center) and Baystate Medical Practices (over 700 physicians across 40 locations). It also includes Health New England, an HMO covering parts of several New England states. In 2022, the system reported 55,000+ discharges and 185,000+ ED visits. A fifth former hospital (Baystate Mary Lane in Ware) closed in 2025, and a 2026 agreement to integrate Mercy Medical Center would bring the count back to five hospitals pending regulatory approval. The organization is nonprofit, founded in 1873, headquartered in Springfield, and active in health care, with a campus footprint and regional infectious disease and continuing education activities. If your focus is Infectious Disease in Springfield, Baystate Health hosts or collaborates on related programs and events (e.g., Infectious Diseases Symposiums and related updates).
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
We offer multiple bill payment options and participate in most insurance programs in our area.
multiple bill payment options, insurance, self-pay, Pay My Bill, participate in most insurance programs in our area
Languages Spoken
Not published.
FAQs
What services are provided?
Infectious disease treatment for adults by board certified specialists as part of Baystate Health.
What services does Baystate Infectious Diseases provide?
Baystate Infectious Diseases, a service of Baystate Medical Center, specializes in treating adults with a wide variety of infectious diseases.
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Photos published by Baystate Infectious Diseases showing the infectious disease practice in Springfield, MA.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades: 4.7/5 (7 reviews (for a specific provider at this location))
- Birdeye: 4.4/5 (5 reviews)
Patients praise
- professional and knowledgeable care
- caring bedside manner
- effective communication from staff
- improved health outcomes
Common complaints
- inconsistent review quality (some users mention 'lousy' reviews)
"Dr. Skiest has been very professional, caring, knowledgeable,and caring about my physical and mental health. His staff is spectacular and always gets back to you when you have a question. I trust him implicitly and my health has improved dramatically."
- Healthgrades user review for Dr. Daniel SkiestSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Baystate Health requires masks amid high virus activity - Jan 12, 2026
- Baystate changes masking policies amid high regional respiratory illness rates - Jan 12, 2026
- Baystate Health celebrates National Doctors' Day - Mar 30, 2026
- Massachusetts confirms two measles cases — area doctor explains the risks - Feb 28, 2026
- Baystate Health reinstates mask mandates due to high virus activity - Jan 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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