Athol Primary Care - Heywood Hospital
Primary Care • Athol, MA • Since 1907
About
Athol Primary Care at Heywood Hospital is part of Heywood Healthcare, a regional, independent community health system serving north central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. The system includes Heywood Hospital (134-bed acute care in Gardner), Athol Hospital (25-bed Critical Access in Athol), and Heywood Medical Group, which operates multiple primary care clinics and urgent care sites across the region. Key Athol Primary Care details: - Part of Heywood Medical Group with a presence in Athol. - Primary care services and specialists available through the Athol locations listed under Heywood Medical Group. - Athol Hospital serves as the local hospital campus for the Athol area, complemented by satellite clinics in the region. If you need directions, contact info, or a specific Athol Primary Care location within Heywood Medical Group, I can pull exact addresses and hours.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
2033 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331
Phone
+19786323420
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency Department
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades, LocalityBiz, HospitalStats: 76% patient recommendation rate (Varies by specific provider and hospital department; limited aggregate review counts publicly available)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive interactions with specific doctors and medical staff
- Generally rated near national averages for certain hospital care measures like nursing listening and patient recommendation rates
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional behavior by nursing staff
- Concerns regarding lack of timely care and communication
- Perceived lack of care and empathy from medical staff
- Issues with patient advocacy and administrative processes regarding mental health services
"The RN staff truly made my family feel that they did not care about patient care at all. They were endlessly rude, and acted as if they were being inconvenienced every time they interacted with us."
— LocalityBiz review of Athol Hospital"Dr Brabec was very candid with me, he listened to my concerns and offered effective solutions to my problems. I highly recommend him."
— Healthgrades provider reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Miguel Laforet Matos, MD - Athol Hospital — May 14, 2026
- Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Physician – Outpatient Primary ... — Feb 2, 2026
- Miguel A. Laforet-Matos, MD - Marquis Top Doctors — Mar 18, 2026
- Dr. Tricia L. Vorderstrasse, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Athol, MA — May 14, 2026
- Addiction Services and Community Health: Insights from Heywood ... — Feb 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More primary care clinics in Athol
Athol Memorial Hospital, now operating as Athol Hospital, is a small nonprofit community hospital in Athol, Massachusetts. Key points: - Founded 1950; 25 beds; emergency department; helipad - History: Originally Athol Memorial Hospital; merged with Heywood Hospital (Gardner) in 2013 to form Heywood Healthcare; later renamed Athol Hospital - Ownership/status: Part of Heywood Healthcare; currently listed with an uncertain future after Heywood Healthcare filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2023 - Location: Athol, MA (HQ and operations tied to 2033 Main St, Athol, MA 01331; also listed Gardner, MA address) - Standards: Joint Commission-accredited - Contact: Main phone numbers include (978) 249-3511 and (978) 632-3420 If you’re looking for services, status updates, or visitation information, check the official site atholhospital.org or contact the hospital directly.
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