We Put Your Family's Health First!
HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc.
102 County Street, Fall River, Massachusetts
Tel. (508) 679-8111  ·  WIC (508) 679-9349  ·  Email: info@healthfirstfr.org
Medical Hours:
Monday - Thursday  8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday   9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All medical and dental services
are available by appointment.

Please call 508-679-8111.

HealthFirst Family Care CenterOur Staff

HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc. offers preventive medical services and ongoing care for the whole family. Our physicians are affiliated with Charlton Memorial and Saint Anne's Hospitals and meet rigorous standards entitling them to privileges. At HealthFirst, you'll find doctors from diverse medical disciplines and cultures who understand your concerns and speak your language. Our providers pride themselves on the quality of care they offer to you and your family.

We employ providers specializing in:

  • Internal Medicine
  • Family Practice
  • Cardiology
  • Medical Case Management
  • Pediatrics
  • Dentistry
  • Nutrition Counseling
  • Social Work
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  • A dental outreach team including:

    • Dentists
    • Dental Assistants
    • Hygienists

Full Time Medical Providers

Uma Kolli, MDUma Kolli, MD – A board certified Family Practice physician, Medical Director Uma Kolli, M.D, completed her internship and residency at Brown University, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. Dr. Kolli volunteered in the Pulse Polio Immunization Program, a national Polio Eradication Program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) in India.

Gloria Mercado, MDGloria Mercado, MD – A general practitioner, Dr. Mercado provides primary medical care to adults and children. She completed her medical studies and internship in the Philippines and has experience in both emergency and out patient care. For more than 20 years, she provided ambulatory care services in Attleboro and Fall River.

Augustin G. Enaw, M.D.Augustin G. Enaw, M.D.- Dr. Enaw - A specialist in internal Medicine, Dr. Enaw is a board certified diplomat of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care, Urgent Care and Urgent Care Medicine and is also certified in addiction medicine.

Part-Time/On-Site Medical Providers

John M. Bergland, M.D. John M. Bergland, M.D. – Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Bergland received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at the University of Kentucky. Before joining the HealthFirst team in 2009, Dr. Bergland conducted a private practice in Houston, Texas for 35 years then served as a volunteer in theYucatan Jungle and Samoa.

Mae Igi, Physician AssistantMae Igi, Physician Assistant - A graduate of the University of New England, Ms. Igi is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants.

Julie F. Hetherington, Family Nurse PractitionerJulie F. Hetherington, Family Nurse Practitioner - Ms. Hetherington is certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse through the American Nurses Association.

Internal Medicine and Cardiology Associates

Mark Gabry, MD
Philip Sabra, MD
M. Wajid Baig, MD
Jarvis Lambert, MD

Truesdale OB-GYN PC

Susan Braz-Martin, MD
Michelle Lee, MD
Erron Plosker, MD


Dental Providers

Anila Ikhlas, D.M.D., Dental Director
Ashok Kota, D.M.D.
Melissa Melanson, Hygienist
Melissa Phipps, Dental Assistant
Khaled Tarboush, D.D.S., R.D.H.

We invite you to contact us or call HFFCC at 508-679-8111 with any questions you may have.

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