Boston Medical Center – Brighton
Primary Care
BMC Brighton offers primary care tailored to each patient’s needs across Brighton and surrounding neighborhoods, along with access to specialized care and on-site services to make getting care even easier.
Exceptional Care, Close to Home
At BMCÂ Brighton, we believe great care starts with a great relationship. From preventive visits to management of complex and chronic conditions, our teams are here for you. Our practices offer compassionate, personalized care and the resources of a leading health system, so you and your family get the care you need close to where you live.
Care for Every Stage of Life
From preventive care and routine checkups to managing ongoing health needs, our primary care providers support you with comprehensive care in every stage of life.
Specialists within Reach
When you need more specialized care, your provider can connect you with specialists and services across BMC Brighton and BMC Health System.
Nationally Recognized Expertise
Our providers are backed by one of the region’s leading medical centers, bringing expert, evidence-based, and innovative care to your community.
Choose a Primary Care Location Near You
Find a Primary Care Provider
Our clinicians bring specialized training and extensive clinical experience to every appointment. Across our three practices, you will find multicultural, multilingual teams ready to support you and your whole family. Browse our providers below, explore their backgrounds and specialties to find the right fit for your care.
Brighton Adult Primary Care Team
Alexander M. Braun, MD
Primary Care Physician
Primary Location
6th Floor
Boston, MA 02118
Brighton, MA 02135
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Gregory M. Gheewalla, MD
Primary Care Physician
Primary Location
5th and 6th Floors
Boston, MA 02119
Brighton, MA 02135
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Ethan Manelin, MD, PhD
Primary Care Physician
Primary Location
Boston, MA 02118
Brighton, MA 02135
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Catherine A. Rich, MD
Primary Care Physician
Primary Location
6th Floor, Suite 6B
Boston, MA 02118
Brighton, MA 02135
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Brighton Family Medicine Team
Erica R. M. Mintzer, MD
Family Medicine Physician; Medical Director, BMC Brighton Primary Care at 11 Nevins
Primary Location
Suite 505
Brighton, MA 02135
Gender
Female
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Samuel M. Frykenberg, DO
Family Medicine Physician
Primary Location
Suite 505
Brighton, MA 02135
Gender
Male
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Kailas R. Gryte, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Primary Location
Suite 505
Brighton, MA 02135
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Erin L. Maxfield, DO
Family Medicine Physician
Primary Location
Suite 505
Brighton, MA 02135
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Ekaterina Petersen, MSN, NP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Primary Location
Suite 505
Brighton, MA 02135
Gender
Female
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Omar Wahid, MD
Family Medicine Physician; Assistant Program Director, Family Medicine Residency, BMC
Primary Location
Suite 505
Brighton, MA 02135
7 East and 7 West
Boston, MA 02118
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Care You Can Count On
Our practices provide comprehensive, expert clinical care to help you and your family live a healthy life. Explore our offerings below to learn if our locations are right for you.
Our practices combine everyday primary care with specialized services and on-site support, bringing multiple care teams together under one roof. Services we offer include:
Comprehensive Primary Care
- Health education
- Health screenings and early detection
- Immunizations and vaccines
- Medication prescribing and management
- Pediatrics, including well-child care
- Physical exams
- Preventive care and wellness visits
Specialized Services
- Addiction medicine
- Adolescent health
- Complex care referrals
- Dermatology care
- Ear, nose, and throat care
- Endocrinology
- Family planning
- Gender-affirming care
- Geriatrics
- HIV testing and counseling
- Immigration physicals
- Kidney medicine
- Lifestyle medicine consultations
- Memory care
- Mental health care
- Nutritional counseling
- Pain management
- Prenatal and postpartum care
- Pulmonary care
- Sexual and reproductive healthcare, including contraceptive care and menopause care
- Sleep medicine
- Sports medicine
- STI and HIV testing and counseling
- Weight management
- Women’s health
On-site Services
- Clinical pharmacy
- Financial counseling
- Imaging
- Integrated behavioral health
- Interpreter services
- Laboratory services
- Pulmonary function testing
- Specialty care
- Urgent care
Whether you are managing an ongoing condition or seeking care for a new concern, our teams are here to diagnose and treat conditions such as:
- Asthma
- Colds
- Diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain
- Ear infections
- Flu
- Heart disease
- High cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Mental health conditions
- Minor injuries
- Minor skin conditions, like rashes
- Musculoskeletal concerns, including back pain
- Pregnancy
- Sexual and reproductive health concerns
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Sinus infections
- Thyroid disorders
- Type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Upper respiratory illnesses, such as bronchitis
- Urinary tract infections

