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South Of Market Health Center Important Message from our Executive Director
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Peter Berman, MD, Medical Director

Dr. Peter Berman joined South of Market Health Center as medical director in 2004. He came to the center from the Boston area where he practiced as an internist in both the private and public health sector. In addition to his M.D., Dr. Berman received his Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Boston University. He has completed a residency in internal medicine and in Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC). While Medical Director of River Street Health Center he successfully obtained accreditation for the health center from not only the Massachusetts Department of Public Health but also the coveted accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

As Medical Director for SMHC, Dr. Berman’s role is to make sure that patients of the health center receive the highest quality of care in a timely and respectful manner. He does this by overseeing the clinical aspects, which include introducing best practices, maintaining a strong continuous quality improvement program, and keeping abreast of the health care needs of our various population groups.

Dr. Berman grew up in a suburb of Philadelphia and received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University. While at Johns Hopkins he volunteered at a local health center as a patient advocate. In September of 1983, he started medical school at Hahnemann University. He is very committed to community health and is a strong voice for community-oriented health.

"Patient care is a right, not a privilege."
 

Charles Range
“I love my job. I love helping those who have a difficult time accessing healthcare. I love working with this community. It’s a joy to work in this field and to help others.”
 

Ramon N. Ferrer
“People say accountants are boring. I think we are approachable, easy going and friendly people. We are just gluttons for accuracy and perfection.”
 

Cristina Sprague
“Seeing the appreciation of our clients makes me smile.”
 

Sean Bullard
“Our bodies are a temple and our mouth is the entry way. I try to make people feel good about smiling.”