Jessie M. Gaeta, MD

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Jessie Gaeta, MD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in General Internal Medicine at the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. She is also the Chief Medical Officer of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program where she supervises nurses, physicians, and other medical providers. Dr. Gaeta is passionate about medical education and promoting quality health care within the homeless community. Recently, she has aided in designing a supportive housing program for the highest utilizers of Boston Medical Center’s Emergency Room.

Publications

  • Published 2/15/2025

    Fine DR, Critchley N, Hart K, Regan S, Sporn N, Gaeta J, Wright J, Kruse G, Baggett TP. Buprenorphine adherence among a prospective cohort of homeless-experienced adults with opioid use disorder. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2025 May 01; 270:112598. PMID: 40010041.

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  • Published 7/10/2024

    Fine DR, Hart K, Critchley N, Chang Y, Regan S, Joyce A, Tixier E, Sporn N, Gaeta J, Wright J, Kruse G, Baggett TP. Outpatient-Based Opioid Treatment Engagement and Attendance: A Prospective Cohort Study of Homeless-Experienced Adults. J Gen Intern Med. 2024 Nov; 39(15):2927-2934. PMID: 38987479.

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  • Published 1/7/2024

    Fine DR, Critchley N, Hart K, Joyce A, Sporn N, Gaeta J, Wright J, Baggett TP, Kruse G. "I'm on the Right Path": Exploring 1-Month Retention in a Homeless-Tailored Outpatient-Based Opioid Treatment Program. Subst Use Addctn J. 2024 Apr; 45(2):268-277. PMID: 38258838.

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  • Published 8/1/2023

    Fine DR, Dickins KA, Adams LD, Horick NK, Critchley N, Hart K, Gaeta JM, Lewis E, Looby SE, Baggett TP. Mortality by Age, Gender, and Race and Ethnicity in People Experiencing Homelessness in Boston, Massachusetts. JAMA Netw Open. 2023 Aug 01; 6(8):e2331004. PMID: 37651141.

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  • Published 5/15/2023

    Fine DR, Joyce A, Chang Y, Lewis E, Weinstock K, Wright J, Gaeta J, Song Z, Baggett TP. Health Care Utilization among Homeless-Experienced Adults Who Were Seen by a Mobile Addiction Health Clinic in Boston, Massachusetts: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Subst Use Misuse. 2023; 58(9):1115-1120. PMID: 37184078.

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Education

  • University of Maryland School of Medicine, MD
  • University of North Carolina, BS