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Dr. Laura Obbard Brightman, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Professional interests include: back pain, rashes, pain, and more.

300 BROADWAY
Somerville, MA 02145

(617) 284-7500

Dr. Laura Obbard Brightman, MD is an internist in Somerville, MA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Laura Obbard Brightman, MD is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance and CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION.

Office Locations

Address:

300 BROADWAY
Somerville, MA 02145

Some issues Dr. Laura Obbard Brightman, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

doctor visit	556

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	19
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	12
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	436

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	15
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	14
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	444

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	30
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	22
Less than 65	140

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	411

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	13
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	13
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	327

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	12
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

doctor visit	331

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

doctor visit	80

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	11
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

doctor visit	299

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Obbard Brightman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	364

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Obbard Brightman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	97
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	14
85 and over	5
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Obbard Brightman, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Obbard Brightman, MD treated were hypertension, depression, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	19
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	1
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Obbard Brightman, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed residency at Rhode Island Hospital. She is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency: Rhode Island Hospital

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura Obbard Brightman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cambridge Health Alliance

CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION

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Biography

Dr. Laura Brightman is a specialist in primary care. Her areas of expertise include the following: back pain, type 2 diabetes, and rashes. Dr. Brightman is professionally affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance. She studied medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Her practice in Somerville, MA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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