Summary

Dr. Laura Brightman is an internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency through the Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program, gaining comprehensive training in adult healthcare. With three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Brightman is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She provides care in English.

Dr. Brightman practices at CHA Broadway Care Center in Somerville, MA, and maintains hospital privileges at CHA Cambridge Hospital. She specializes in treating complex respiratory conditions like COPD with additional health complications and addresses back pain concerns in both pregnant women and pediatric patients. Her therapeutic approach includes physical therapy techniques, strength training programs, and hands-on manual therapy treatments. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 30 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

CHA Broadway Care Center

300 BroadwaySomerville, MA 02143
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Laura Brightman

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • EyeMed
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Integra
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • MassHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Laura Brightman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Laura Brightman has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program
Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine

Medical School

University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh PaGraduated in 1996
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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Where is Dr. Laura Brightman's office located?
Dr. Laura Brightman's office is located at 300 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02143.
Which hospitals is Dr. Laura Brightman affiliated with?
Dr. Laura Brightman is affiliated with Cha Cambridge Hospital.
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