Davis Square Family Practice: Homepage
Primary Care • Somerville, MA • Since 1988
About
Davis Square Family Practice is a small family medicine and primary care clinic based in Somerville, MA (HQ at 255 Elm St., Suite 301). They offer standard family medical care plus specialized services including neurofeedback, low-level laser therapy, and transgender healthcare. The practice emphasizes patient experience and participates in statewide MHQP surveys. They operate across three offices in Somerville and have a staff of about 7. Contact numbers: (617) 666-9577 and (617) 666-3190. Website: dsfamilypractice.com.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
255 Elm St #301, Somerville, MA 02144
Phone
(617) 666-9577
mychartsupport@epic.com
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, on-call support 24 hr a day
Emergency Care
Emergency care available
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the clinic's address?
We are located at 255 Elm St #301, Somerville, MA 02144.
What are the Care Hours?
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, on-call support 24 hr a day.
How can I make an appointment?
Call us during business hours to make an appointment. (617) 666-9577.
What information is available for patient processes and referrals?
Patient information, insurance questions, choosing a PCP and important information regarding referrals.
What kinds of care does the practice provide?
Transgender health needs as well as PCP care and appropriate preventative testing.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.3/5 (47)
- Yahoo Local: 3.5/5 (64)
Patients praise
- High regard for Dr. Bershel and medical providers' clinical care
- Personalized, attentive, and thorough patient interaction
- Holistic approach to health and wellness
- Valued community-based, non-corporate practice feel
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching office staff by phone and voicemail
- Responsiveness issues with billing and insurance resolution
- Complaints regarding administrative organization and professionalism
- Limited availability for appointments
"Been part of Davis Sq for about 20 years now and have always enjoyed Dr. Bershel as a doctor, but this office is run about as poorly as it can be."
— Patient review on Yelp/Yahoo Local"The most disrespectful service i received, i had call multiple times regarding of scheduling an appointment, they don’t answer your questions..."
— Patient review on LocalityBiz"Dr. Bershel is amazing, caring, thorough, smart, experienced, thoughtful and all the people there in the office..."
— Patient review on Yahoo LocalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Davis Square in Somerville seeing homeless surge — Nov 4, 2025
- Residents, city hold contentious conversation about drug use, homelessness in Davis Square - Cambridge Day — Oct 8, 2025
- Wellesley Family Medicine Physician Dr. David Dick Launches Concierge Practice | Wellesley, MA Patch — Dec 17, 2025
- Somerville ArtBeat Festival to fill Davis Square on July 18 — Jul 6, 2026
- Team Behind Davis Square's Spoke Wine Bar to Open New Restaurant in Somerville — Jul 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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