Rheumatology - Cambridge Health Alliance
Rheumatology • Cambridge, MA • Since 1996
About
Summary: - Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a nonprofit healthcare system and teaching hospital serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north area in Massachusetts. - Services include primary and specialty care, emergency care, mental health/substance use services, maternity/women’s health, and surgical and radiology services. - CHA operates two acute care hospitals plus affiliated primary/specialty practices and Cambridge Public Health Department; it is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and serves as a teaching affiliate for Tufts University School of Medicine and Harvard Medical School. - Location and contact: 1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 (HQ); additional offices in Somerville (230 Highland Ave) and Everett (103 Garland St). - Additional context: CHA is part of the broader Harvard teaching hospital ecosystem and emphasizes innovation in care delivery. Note: The provided content does not specify Rheumatology-specific programs, physicians, or services. If you need rheumatology-specific details (specialists, clinics, or appointment processes at CHA), I can attempt to locate that information.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology (multi-location group)
Address
1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139; 1 Cabot Rd, 2nd Floor, Medford, MA 02155
Phone
617-665-1566
webmaster@challiance.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What services are provided by the CHA Rheumatology team?
Board Certified Rheumatologists provide evaluation and treatment of different and systemic inflammatory diseases in coordination with CHA's orthopaedic and rehabilitation staff.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Aggregate of Google reviews): 4.2 out of 5 stars (1,375 reviews)
- WebMD Care (for a specific rheumatologist): 4.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings (1 review))
Patients praise
- Patients often report positive experiences with individual physicians, noting their compassion and expertise
- General appreciation for the clinical quality and care provided by doctors
- Staff are frequently described as courteous in specific clinical settings
Common complaints
- Dissatisfaction with administrative and billing services
- Reports of difficulty scheduling appointments or requirements for telehealth pre-visits
- Instances of poor communication or perceived dismissiveness from non-physician staff
"Dr. Paik was the best!!! Unfortunately, he has left the CHA practice. He was compassionate, listened well and explained everything perfectly."
— WebMD Care patient review"Administrative services suck but I really like my doctor."
— Reddit discussionSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Zag Bio Appoints Jan Hillson, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer - BioSpace — Jan 28, 2026
- Cambridge Health Alliance Hits 1M Visits and Expands Care — May 15, 2026
- Dr. Emily C. Press, MD - Rheumatologist in Newton, MA — May 14, 2026
- Cambridge Health Alliance reopens birth center after six-year closure — Jul 2, 2026
- Findings from Cambridge Health Alliance in the Area of Teledentistry Described (Interest in Accessing Integrated Dental Services in Primary Care Among Patients with Low Dental Care Utilization): Telemedicine - Teledentistry - Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet — Oct 9, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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