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Walid Bader, DO

Primary Care & Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken:

English
French
Arabic

Dr. Bader is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience spanning both inpatient and outpatient settings.

About Me

Dr. Bader is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience spanning both inpatient and outpatient settings. His career has been defined by a deep commitment to evidence-based care and a particular expertise in managing chronic conditions — including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and hyperlipidemia — for diverse patient populations. Before joining Gather Health, Dr. Bader served as an Attending Physician with Beverly Medical Group/Atrius Health, where he cared for a panel of over 2,200 patients and was consistently recognized as a top provider for quality metrics. He was an active contributor to quality improvement work, including initiatives that reduced hospital readmission rates by 14% over two years. His earlier experience includes inpatient internal medicine at Beverly Hospital, service as Medical Director of a Cardiopulmonary Lab, and work as a hospitalist and emergency room physician. Dr. Bader completed his Internal Medicine residency at Saint Vincent Hospital/UMass and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating with honors in Biology and Chemistry. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a committee member of the Massachusetts Medical Society. An experienced educator and mentor, he has trained residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, and PharmD students throughout his career. Dr. Bader is fluent in English, French, and Arabic, and brings a genuine commitment to meeting patients where they are.

Locations Served

Lynn

50 Boston Street, Lynn, Massachusetts 01904

Insurance Plans We Accept

Primary Care Services at Gather Health

Gather Health provides comprehensive primary care designed for adults on Medicare, focusing on prevention, early detection, and personalized support.

Preventive & Primary Care

  • Annual Wellness Visits
  • Preventive Health Screenings
  • Chronic Condition Management
  • Medication Management
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring
  • Fall Risk Prevention

Testing and Diagnostic

  • EKG Testing
  • Spirometry (Lung Function Testing)
  • Diabetes Testing
  • Cholesterol Testing
  • Lab Tests and Blood Work
  • Imaging Services

Specialty and Clinical Support

  • Skin Conditions
  • Cardiology Services
  • Respiratory and Lung Care
  • Vaccinations and Preventive Care
  • Urgent Care for Immediate Health Concerns

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Yes—we offer transportation services to help make it easier for you to get to and from your visits.

Can I contact my care team between visits?

Absolutely. You can call or text your care team with questions or concerns—we’re here when you need us.

How is Gather Health different from other primary care practices?

We take a more personal, community-based approach to care. That means a dedicated care team, and support that goes beyond the exam room.

What insurance plans do you accept?

We also accept traditional Medicare. However, we do not accept MassHealth One Care plans.

  • Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA SCO)
  • Fallon Health Plan (Fallon MA and Navicare aka SCO)
  • Point 32 Health (Tufts Health Plan MA aka TMP and SCO)
  • Senior Whole Health (Molina SCO)
  • United Health Care*
    Will be out-of-network effective December 31, 2026.

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