What Is Family Medicine?

This primary care specialty serves patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. Family medicine doctors (sometimes called family practice doctors) complete four years of medical school and a three-year residency. The team also includes highly qualified physician assistants and nurse practitioners specializing in family medicine.

Family Medicine: Adult and Pediatric Primary Care in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

UMass Memorial Health family medicine providers care for every member of your family. We have hundreds of providers who see all age groups in locations...

Exceptional Primary Care Services in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Preventing health issues, detecting them early and promptly managing them when they occur make all the difference in your quality of life. With a UMass Memorial Health primary care provider (PCP) in your corner, the services you need are within reach.

Our PCPs care for patients of all ages. And if you need the services of a specialist for complex or ongoing issues, you can easily get a referral to one of our highly skilled experts.

Looking for Care for a Child or Teen?

Primary care needs can change by age and stage. For infants...

Gout Care in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Whether you’re experiencing gout or pseudogout, UMass Memorial Health rheumatologists offer relief. They’re experts at differentiating between these related conditions, diagnosing them and providing effective treatment. You also receive education and guidance to prevent a recurrence.

What Is Gout?

Gout is a painful condition that occurs when uric acid builds up and causes inflammatory arthritis. Uric acid is a chemical in your blood and body tissues.

Sometimes, your body produces too much uric acid or doesn’t filter enough of it out. When that happens...