Boston Medical Center – Brighton
Rheumatology
Expert Rheumatology Care, Close to Home
Proudly serving patients at the BMC Brighton hospital campus and in Norwood at our BMC Health Multispecialty Care location, BMC Brighton’s Department of Rheumatology offers end-to-end evaluation and treatment for a wide range of joint, muscle, and autoimmune disorders, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and lupus. Our rheumatology specialists provide comprehensive care, working closely with providers across multiple specialties to develop personalized treatment plans for both routine and complex conditions.
Our Team
Amanuel Kehasse, PharmD, PhD
Director, Specialty Pharmacy & Clinical Development
Primary Location
8th Floor, Suite 8A
Boston, MA 02118
Gender
Male
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Raphael I. Kieval, MD
Rheumatologist
Primary Location
8th Floor, Suite 8A
Boston, MA 02118
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Daniel P. Lindstrom, MD
Rheumatologist
Primary Location
Suite 202
Brighton, MA 02135
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Natalya Surmachevska, DO
Rheumatologist
Patient Information
We offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, including:
- Diagnostic testing
- Blood tests
- Imaging (CT, x-ray, MRI, PET, ultrasound)
- DEXA Scan
- Oral and injectables medications
- Immunosuppressants
- On-site pharmacy support
For patients who need more specialized care, our team coordinates with rheumatologists at our BMC campus in Boston’s South End to get you the care you need without leaving BMC Health System. Services offered at BMC include rheumatology-specific dermatology, kidney care, and pulmonology.
We treat a wide range of rheumatologic conditions, including:
- Joint, muscle, and autoimmune conditions
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
- Lupus
If you’re switching your care to our office, you may need to request a copy of your medical records from your previous rheumatologist to ensure you continue to get the care you need, when you need it. Please complete an authorization to release medical records form and return it to us. The records should be sent to Boston Medical Center – Rheumatology via fax at 413.301.9791.
Locations and Contact

BMC Brighton, Medical Office Building
Suite 202
Associated Practices

BMC Main / Shapiro Center
8th Floor, Suite 8A
