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Summary: Arches Medical Rhode Island (Medical Group) is a physician-led, privately held medical practice group specializing in primary and urgent care with 7 primary care sites (near Rhode Island) and operations rooted in Cambridge, MA. It positions itself as an independent physician-led IPA aimed at increasing financial independence, patient-centered decision making, and potential physician ownership in the IPA. The group emphasizes exceptional primary care, critical access for adults, and accepting new patients. Key details: 25 employees (up ~56% YoY), $1.3M funding, 2 offices listed in Cambridge, MA, with its HQ at 44 Brattle St, Cambridge. Contact: info@archesmd.com or info@archesmed.com; phone +1-857-856-5550. If you are seeking Arches Urgent Care in Smithfield, RI, additional verification may be needed to confirm availability or exact location.

Clinic Type

Ambulance Services

Address

400 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917

Phone

(401) 757-6160; (401) 349-0840

Email

info@archesmedical.com

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00am–8:00pm; Tuesday 8:00am–8:00pm; Wednesday 8:00am–8:00pm; Thursday 8:00am–8:00pm; Friday 8:00am–8:00pm; Saturday 8:00am–6:00pm; Sunday 8:00am–6:00pm

Telehealth

Same Day Telehealth

Services Offered

  • Urgent Care
  • Urgent Care (secondary: general medical services)

Team

  • Robert Pugliese — Physician
  • Amy Lafontaine — Physician
  • Bhumi Upadhyay — Physician
  • Dhara Shah — Physician
  • Phathsady Louangxay — Physician
  • Kristen Kane — Physician
  • Cheryl Trager — Physician
  • Timothy Thomas — Physician
  • Natasha Almeida — Physician
  • Caroline Shea — Physician
  • Sarah Shaw — Physician
  • Amanda LaFlamme — Physician
  • Brett Buskey — Physician
  • Donn Quinn — Physician
  • Kathleen Natareno — Physician

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • General online review platforms and business directories for the Smithfield location: Mixed; some patients report excellent service while others report negative outcomes (Multiple reviews spanning both positive and negative experiences)

Patients praise

  • Attentive, pleasant, and polite staff in some instances
  • Prompt and efficient service when staffing is adequate
  • Welcoming atmosphere for urgent medical needs
  • Successful treatment for specific minor illnesses and injuries

Common complaints

  • Reports of rude or dismissive staff and medical providers
  • Long wait times and delays in processing patients
  • Concerns over inadequate medical treatment for simple conditions like ear infections
  • Issues with billing, insurance acceptance, and being turned away without payment
  • Frustration over inability to perform basic diagnostic services like X-rays or blood draws due to staffing issues

"Scary how incapable this facility is. The front desk help is a wing nut, unorganized and easily stressed. The DR/NP has a major attitude... If you need real help drive right by and go to the next place."

LocalityBiz user review

"Amazing experience today 4/11/25. I have the worst case of sinusitis... I checked in right away with Jeannine who was extremely pleasant, polite, she could see I was very sick."

UrgentCare-NearMe user review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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