Psychiatry in Somerville, MA - Primary Care | Specialists
Mental Health and Psychiatry • Somerville, MA
Clinic Type
Mental Health and Psychiatry
Address
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Phone
617-522-4700
mghpfr@mgb.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Not specified
Services Offered
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Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is an affiliation?
Affiliation is the local physician organization to which the doctor belongs.
What is a primary care provider (PCP)?
A PCP is a doctor (or in some cases a nurse practitioner or physician assistant) who sees patients for everyday medical issues and is often your first point of contact.
What does 'accepting new patients' mean?
Providers who are 'accepting new patients' are able to book new patient appointments within 90 days.
What does 'near-term availability' mean?
Providers with 'near-term availability' can book new patient appointments within 30 days.
What is Concierge Medicine?
Concierge Medicine is a model where providers care for a limited population of patients with an annual membership fee.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 3.7/5 (3)
- WebMD: 4.5/5 (4)
- TherapyDB: 4.8/5 (69)
- Healthgrades: 3.7/5 (3)
- RateMDs: 3.0/5 (2)
- Sharecare: 5.0/5 (1)
- Healthgrades: 5.0/5 (2)
- Healthgrades: 5.0/5 (1)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and dedicated care
- Helpful with diagnostic clarity and developing practical coping tools
- Professional and thorough clinical approach
- Positive staff interaction and ease of scheduling for some providers
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding bedside manner, including being accused or not being listened to
- Complaints about clinical effectiveness, such as misdiagnosis or ineffective treatment plans
- Issues with staff or office processes, including scheduling difficulties
"This doctor misdiagnosed me, pushed me to meet when I didn't want to/have reserves, and ruined my life for several years. I am still in therapy for her terrible treatment. Avoid at all costs."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Jacqueline Buchanan"He help us and her a lot even when we were discouraged he always know what to say and tolls to help our family. He was able to explain to us to understand her how to deal with her even in the harder days."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Anand Patel"There are not many people that have the ability to save lives with the work that they choose to do. I have been a patient of Dr. Recht's for many years, and thanks to his patience, kindness, unwavering commitment, skill, compassion and years of experience, I can unequivocally state that Dr. Recht has saved my life."
— RateMDs review of Dr. James RechtSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Eliina A. Novamo - Mental Health Counselor Specialist in Somerville, MA — May 14, 2026
- Northeast Health Services Now Offers NeuroStar TMS Therapy for Depression at Somerville, MA Clinic — Oct 10, 2025
- Dr. Mary Eweka, DNP, APRN, PHMNP-BC, Psychiatrist | Methuen, MA | WebMD — Feb 2, 2026
- Dr. Judith A. Restrepo, MD - Psychiatrist in East Boston, MA — May 14, 2026
- Elizabeth Steward, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner | Portsmouth, NH | WebMD — Oct 6, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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