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Signature Healthcare AffiliatesLooking for the right doctor? You’ve come to the right place. With multiple community locations, you’ll find the best primary care doctors, including geriatrics, and OB/GYNs in the area. And our specialty physicians in cardiology, surgery, orthopedics and endocrinology are conveniently located at or near Brockton Hospital. Each of our convenient locations combines state-of-the-art care with an emphasis on patient comfort - pleasant and welcoming waiting areas, ample parking, and easy access. If you’re looking for a highly skilled physician in a warm, caring environment, look no further. Choose the provider that fits your unique health care needs at one of our many convenient locations. Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical AssociatesSignature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates is one of the largest multi-specialty, multi-site physician group practices on the South Shore, with locations in Brockton, West Bridgewater, Raynham, and Stoughton. Signature Healthcare BGPMA provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages, including primary, specialty and diagnostic care. Signature Healthcare BGPMA sites offer patients full scale lab and radiology services, including CAT Scan, Bone Density and Mammography. For over forty years, Signature Healthcare BGPMA has been committed to providing quality care to patients in Greater Brockton and its surrounding communities. Visit bgpma.com for more information. Note: link opens a new browser window. Signature Healthcare Endocrinology650 Centre Street, Brockton - 508-941-7766 Our physician practice specializes in treating disorders of the endocrine system, such as diabetes. In addition to offering expert consultation, Signature Healthcare Endocrinology provides diagnosis, treatment and management for adults with disorders of the endocrine system. Located on the Hospital campus at 650 Centre Street, Brockton. Samar Choubah, M.D.Board certified in Endocrinology, Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine, Dr. Choubah comes to Brockton Hospital from private practice in South Charleston, West Virginia. Dr. Choubah received her medical degree from the Lebanese University - Faculty of Medical Sciences and completed her internship and residency at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. She completed fellowship training in geriatrics at Staten Island university Hospital before obtaining fellowship training in endocrinology at the New York University Medical Center. As an endocrinologist, Dr. Choubah specializes in treating disorders of the endocrine system, such as diabetes. She is a member of the Endocrine Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Signature Healthcare Orthopedics178 Quincy Avenue, Brockton - 508-583-4546 Our practice of orthopedic surgeons offer local patients expertise in a complete range of orthopedic surgical care, including minimally invasive knee and hip replacement and the treatment of problems associated with the spine. Signature Healthcare Orthopedics is located on the Hospital campus at 178 Quincy Avenue. George Brown, M.D.Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Brown earned his medical degree fro Columbia University in New York City and his undergraduate degree from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Brown completed an internship at Roosevelt Hospital in New York and a residency program at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Additionally, Dr. Brown completed a fellowship in orthopedic surgery at the London Hospital Medical College in London, England. Dr. Brown joined Brockton Hospital’s surgical practice after establishing himself as one of the region’s leading orthopedic surgeons over the course of the past two decades. Widely recognized as a pioneer in the development of minimally invasive knee and hip replacement techniques, Dr. Brown offers local patients expertise in a complete range of orthopedic surgical care. Signature Healthcare PrimaryCare AffiliatesSignature Healthcare PrimaryCare Affiliates, a group practice of physicians specializing in internal medicine, provides comprehensive adult primary care services including urgent care, preventive medicine, routine physical exams as well as the treatment of acute and chronic conditions. With a choice of male or female physicians and six community-based locations, patients can choose the provider that fits their unique health care needs. Locations
To schedule an appointment with any Signature Healthcare PrimaryCare Affiliates physician, call 508-941-7227. Bridgewater: 545 Bedford Street - 508-697-3677 Erika Bradford, D.O.Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Bradford earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed an osteopathic internship at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, where she also completed a residency in primary care and internal medicine. Dr. Bradford received additional training at Hartford Hospital and UCLA/HMI. Kerry Girard, M.D.Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Girard earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Girard completed her internship and residency at Boston City Hospital/University Hospital. Paul J. Pettinato, M.D.Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Pettinato earned his medical degree at University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed a residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Baylor Affiliated Hospitals in Texas and an internship in internal medicine and pediatrics at Strong Memorial Hospital in New York. Brockton: 61 Libby Street - 508-586-7400 Robert G. Covett, D.O.Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Covett earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree, and a master of science degree, from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the hospital of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. covet also received a bachelor of arts degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and attended graduate school at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Randolph: 25 Warren Street - 781-986-7800 Alphonse Wilfred, M.D.Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Wilfred earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Jamaica Plain. Abington: 360 Brockton Avenue - 781-878-1700 Timothy Lynch, M.D.Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Lynch earned his medical degree from the University of Navarra, School of Medicine, in Pamploma, Navarra Spain. He completed his training at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts where he was chief medical resident. Dr. Lynch is conversant in Spanish. Richard Lords, M.D.Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Lords earned his medical degree at the University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy. He completed an internal medicine residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in Flushing, New York and a transitional year residency at Elmhurst Hospital Center in Elmhurst, New York. Dr. Lords if fluent in Spanish and Italian. Holly Thomas, M.D., Ph.D.Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Thomas earned her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and a doctorate in biology from Tufts University. She completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Roland J. Florio, M.D.Board eligible in Internal Medicine, Dr. Florio earned his medical degree at Autonomous University of Guadalajara in Mexico. Dr. Florio completed his internship in internal medicine at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and a residency in internal medicine at Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Brockton: 130 Quincy Avenue, Outpatient Care Center - 508-941-7268 Aida Hanna, M.D.Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Hanna earned her medical degree at the University of Damascus, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Patterson, New Jersey and an internship at Teeshren Hospital in Damascus, Syrian Ara Republic. Dr. Hanna is fluent in French and Arabic. Felix Mayers, M.D.Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Mayers received his medical degree from the University of Central Del Este School of medicine in the Dominican Republic. He completed his internship and residency at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Mayers is fluent in Spanish. Signature Healthcare Specialty Physician GroupSignature Healthcare’s Specialty Physician Group is made up of four specialties: Cardiology, Surgery, Orthopedics and Endocrinology. We strive to successfully get our patients back to their normal and healthy life by combining the highest level of medical expertise and personal care. Locations
Signature Healthcare Cardiology680 Centre Street, Brockton - 508-941-7700 Our cardiology practice is made up of a team of both board certified interventional and clinical cardiologists and is located in the hospital’s Department of Medicine. We offer local patients access to superior cardiac care, including life-saving emergency angioplasty to patients experiencing a heart attack - 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Through our affiliation with Tufts Medical Center, patients have access to a complete spectrum of cardiovascular services and a world-class academic medical center. Chief - Jean-Pierre Geagea, M.D., F.A.C.C.Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Board certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine, Dr. Geagea comes to Brockton Hospital from private practice where he served on the medical staffs of three hospitals, including a leadership position on the medical staff of Montgomery General Hospital in Montgomery, West Virginia. Prior to that, Dr. Geagea served as Chief Cardiology Fellow at Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center in Manhattan, New York. Dr. Geagea earned his medical degree at Lebanese university. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Geagea is fluent in French and Arabic.
Gaby Aoun, M.D.Dr. Aoun earned his medical degree from the Lebanese University School of Medicine, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine, Hospital of Saint Raphael and a Fellowship in Cardiology at the University of Connecticut, Hartford Hospital. Dr. Aoun has been an attending cardiologist at Trinity Health in Minot, North Dakota, Mount Lebanon Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon, and Saint Charles Hospital in Fayadieh, Lebanon.
Syed M. Ali Tahir, MD, FACCDr. Tahir earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his fellowship and residency training at Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center through Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Tahir is certified by both the American Board of Internal Medicine and The American Board of Cardiology.
Signature Healthcare Surgery176 Quincy Avenue, Brockton - 508-587-5000 Our practice of surgeons provides expert, personalized surgical care from minor to more advanced procedures in the areas of general, laparoscopic, thyroid, breast and vascular surgery. Affiliated with Tufts-New England Medical Center, Brockton Hospital Surgery ensures patient access to complete surgical treatments. Located on the Hospital campus at 176 Quincy Avenue. David Drinkwater, M.D., F.A.C.S.Chief of Surgical Services at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Drinkwater joined Brockton Hospital as Chief of Surgical Services from the Southern New Hampshire Medical Center where he served as Vice Chairman of the Department of Surgery and the Chair of the Surgical Care Council. Dr. Drinkwater earned his medical degree at the New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York and his Bachelor of Arts at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He completed his surgical residency at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts and a portion of his training at Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston, where he participated in a Minifellowship in Bariatric surgery in 2002. Dr. Drinkwater is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Julie White, MD., F.A.C.S.Board certified in both general and vascular surgery, Dr. White earned her medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine and completed an internship and residency in general surgery at Boston Medical Center. She also completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at Boston Medical Center. Dr. White also earned an undergraduate degree from Colgate University. Dr. White brings an expertise in the areas of general and vascular surgery to Brockton Hospital’s surgical practice. Previously, Dr. White was in private practice in Brockton affiliated with Brockton Hospital and is skilled in performing breast cancer surgeries and in treating problems of the arterial and venous systems, including peripheral vascular disease, aneurysms, carotid artery disease, varicose veins, and diabetic foot ulcers. Dr. White is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Signature Healthcare Women’s Health AffiliatesSignature Healthcare Women’sHealth Affiliates, a group practice of obstetricians and gynecologists, also offers the services of nurse midwifery. Signature Healthcare Women’sHealth Affiliates provides a full range of services including well-woman gynecological care such as routine exams and Pap smears, prenatal care and obstetrics, menopausal care and illness prevention and treatment. A choice of male or female physicians, or nurse midwife, plus six convenient office locations ensures that women can choose the caregiver and office that’s right for them. Locations
To schedule an appointment with any Signature Healthcare Women’sHealth Affiliates physician, call 508-941-6444. Abington: 360 Brockton Avenue - 781-878-1701 Kristin Ratliff, M.D.Board certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Ratliff earned her medical degree at the Washington University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in obstetrics/gynecology at the University Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Ratliff is a Junior Fellow in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Bridgewater: 505 Bedford Street - 508-697-8666 Kiran Raju, D.O.Dr. Raju was most recently practicing with Healthcare for Women in New Bedford, MA. He earned his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a rotating internship at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Also at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Raju completed his OB/GYN residency, serving as chief resident in his final year, with training at Northeastern Hospital, Temple University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Frankford Torresdale Hospital, and Virtua Memorial Hospital. Dr. Raju is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Bridgewater: 505 Bedford Street - 508-697-8666 Raynham - 1215 Broadway - 508-894-0400 Linda Leviel, Certified Nurse MidwifeLinda works in partnership with Dr. Raju, and is board certified by the American College of Nurse Midwives. She holds a MSPH degree in Maternal Child Health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Bridgewater: 505 Bedford Street - 508-697-8666 Raynham - 1215 Broadway - 508-894-0400
Harold Michlewitz, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Michlewitz earned his medical degree from New York Medical College, New York, New York. He completed his training at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. A nationally recognized expert in vulva disease, Dr. Michlewitz is also director of the Vulva Clinic at Massachusetts General hospital. Dr. Michlewitz is fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese and conversant in Italian and French. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Easton/Brockton: 1300 Belmont Street - 508-583-7799 Keith Merlin, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Brockton Hospital Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Merlin earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He completed his residency training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Merlin is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Tutasi Waters, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.Board certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Waters earned her medical degree at Harvard University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in obstetrics/gynecology at New York Flushing Medical Center. Dr. Waters is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. |

