Primary Care Providers in Cambridge, MA
Primary Care • Cambridge, MA
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
Brookside Community Health Center, Cambridge, MA
Phone
522-4700
mghpfr@mgb.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What is the affiliation of the provider?
Affiliation is the local physician organization to which the doctor belongs.
What is a primary care provider (PCP)?
A primary care provider is a doctor or, in some cases, a nurse practitioner or physician assistant who sees patients for everyday medical issues and serves as the first point of contact for general health concerns.
What does it mean if a provider is accepting new patients?
Providers who are accepting new patients are able to book new patient appointments within 90 days (subject to change).
What does near-term availability mean for appointments?
Providers with near-term availability can book new patient appointments within 30 days (subject to change).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. Amanda Livingston): 4.4/5 (17 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Meenakshi K. Kumar): 4.0/5 (8 ratings)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Robert Scaffidi): 4.5/5 (14 ratings)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Nancy Akbari): 4.5/5 (31 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Neeti Jha): 2.2/5 (16 ratings)
- US News (Dr. Katherine E. Miller): 5/5 (13 reviews)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Robert Atkind): 4.5/5 (14 ratings)
- Atrius Health Cambridge (Aggregate): Negative overall trend reported in reviews (Multiple negative reviews mentioned)
Patients praise
- many patients report high satisfaction with the medical quality and expertise of individual physicians
- appreciation for doctors who are thorough, attentive, and easy to communicate with
- positive rapport with specific individual providers despite organizational frustrations
Common complaints
- difficulties with appointment scheduling and long wait times
- billing and insurance-related issues and disputes
- reports of staff being rude or unprofessional in communication
- concerns regarding physician listening skills and patient follow-up communication
- general strain on the Massachusetts primary care system leading to limited access to providers
"Dr. Livingston is extremely thorough, very patient, and immediately follows-up with necessary referrals."
— Healthgrades patient review"She dismissed all of my questions as if my concerns were irrelevant... she rushed through the appointment."
— Healthgrades patient review"I LOVE my PCP here, Dr. Philips, she is excellent and honest. However, scheduling is a NIGHTMARE, one hand doesn't know what the other is doing."
— LocalityBiz patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Donna C Ugboaja, MD - Chelsea, MA - Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine — May 4, 2026
- Dr. Nadia Ounis-Skali, MD - Waltham, MA - Internal Medicine — May 4, 2026
- Dr. Devon R Quasha, JD, MD - Watertown, MA - Internal Medicine — May 4, 2026
- Dr. Nicole M LaRue, MD, MSC - Wellesley, MA - Internal Medicine — May 26, 2026
- Dr. Whitney L Kress, MD - Needham, MA - Internal Medicine — May 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: CHA (Cambridge Health Alliance) operates as a nonprofit teaching healthcare system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north area in Massachusetts. It includes two acute-care hospitals, primary and specialty care, and mental health/substance use services, with teaching affiliations to Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine. Primary locations include 1493 Cambridge Street in Cambridge (HQ) and service sites at 230 Highland Ave (Somerville) and 103 Garland St (Everett). CHA offers 24-hour emergency care at two locations and maintains a Cambridge Public Health Department partnership. If you’re seeking “CHA Cambridge Family Health North Cambridge,” CHA provides family medicine and primary care services across its network, with access via its Cambridge and nearby sites. Contact: 617-665-1000.
Shariff Medical Group is a Cambridge, Maryland-based healthcare provider serving Dorchester County and surrounding areas for over 50 years. They offer primary care and specialty services, including cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. Key details: - Headquarters: Cambridge, MD - Services: primary care, internal medicine, cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, and other specialty providers - Contact: multiple local phone numbers (main lines listed) - Web presence: shariffmedicalgroup.com; small web presence with modest traffic (monthly visits ~913, bounce rate 0.4%, 2.2 pages/visit) - Regions: primarily United States, with a majority in US-based patient base If you’re seeking a specific provider or service at Shariff Medical Group in Cambridge, I can narrow down options or contact details.
Miles River Primary Care is a small medical group based in Easton, Maryland, with three offices in the area. They provide primary care and related medical services under the Miles River Physicians brand. Key points: - Location: Headquartered in Easton, MD, with three offices in the United States (Easton area, MD). - Services: Medical practices focused on primary and urgent care. - Contact: Phone +1 410-822-9133; Email info@mrprimarycare.com. - Size: Approximately 7 employees; growing staff. - Website: Primary information appears linked through mrdocs.org (company branding as Miles River Physicians). If you’re seeking Miles River Primary Care in Cambridge, MD, this source does not confirm a Cambridge location or Cambridge-area services.
Rose Hill Family Physicians is a small primary care medical practice based in Cambridge, Maryland. They offer comprehensive, patient-centered primary care with an emphasis on personalized service, and provide patient resources, information, and medical records support. The practice operates three offices within the United States (all under Cambridge, MD addresses) and staffs a small team focused on medical care. Contact options include multiple phone numbers and an email (cbennett@rosehillfp.com). Their homepage is rosehillfamilyphysicians.com, and they are affiliated with Privia Health.
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