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About Linda Paiva NP
Linda Paiva earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA. Linda then expanded knowledge, skill and abilities by returning to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth to pursue a Master of Science degree in Nursing, with a focus on Adult Primary Care. In addition to health promotion, preventive care, palliative and hospice care, Linda’s clinical interests include caring for patients with complex medical conditions such as heart failure, kidney disease, asthma and COPD.
Linda’s philosophy of nursing focuses on providing holistic and comprehensive care while respecting patient’s rights and promoting health. She has always had an interest in caring for patients with complex medical conditions. Working in Primary Care has allowed Linda to support, educate and play a vital role in preventing illnesses with her patients.
In her free time, Linda enjoys spending time with family, gardening and going on hikes.
Locations
534 Prospect Street
Fall River, MA
02720
Fall River, MA
02720
Insurance
Southcoast Health accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast Health patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.
Ratings & Reviews
At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.
Patient Comments (82)
Everyone was very courteous. Linda is always vet knowledgeable and caring.
Linda Paiva is simply wonderful !! She truly cares about me and my well being .
Linda Paiva has been my PCP for several years. I could not imagine a person doing a better job. She knows all about my medical needs and is a wonderful advocate when I need a specialist. She is a valuable treasure to Southcoast,
Linda Paiva is a nurse practitioner but is better than any doctor that i've ever had!
As expected. Good experience.
You've always been there.
You have a wonderful office and the young man at the front desk is always so nice, welcoming and so professional. Your medical techs are great and Linda Paiva I can NEVER say enough about her. You Truly have the BEST. So smart, always compassionate, respectful, kind and I would follow her anywhere
I think she has the right questions and since I only see her once a year, it's hard to know everything. But she is concerned and I will see her next year when I'm in in New England.
Seen in a timely manner. Listened to my concerns. Explains in words I can understand.
Linda Paiva is AWESOME !!!Hopefully she won't retire any time soon. LOL
Every time I am seen by Linda Paiva, I am greeted with kindness and respect. She comes into my appointment with knowledge of my medical history and is aware of any and all recent test results. Linda takes time to inquire about all of my concerns and gives me the most professional and current guidance for my health care.
All staff professional
Linda Paiva is the best primary care physician I have ever had. She listens so well and really helps me to make decisions about my health. I also love the fact that she is using visual supports in her office to help patients to be oriented and feel cared about. This is so important when you feel vulnerable.
Linda is a wonderful Nurse Practitioner. She is extremely competent, always courteous and familiar with my medical history. The staff and assistant providers are always helpful and considerate,
No complaints, overall a good experience
Linda Piava is just amazing such a warm compassionate person. Here staff is also wonderful. Would give them 10 stars if allowed.
Linda is the absolute BEST! Always is there to help make things easier and helps in every way possible!
Linda Piava is great. Top notch. And I don't like doctors...
I find that it's easier for me to get an appointment with Linda Paiva than it has been in the past. Also, Linda is a wonderful, wonderful listener and offers me all kinds of options for my health. I look forward to seeing her. It's always a good experience and I always feel a lot better after I leave the office.
Linda Paiva is excellent. Always makes me feel good about myself. Staff friendly and courteous always. Rooms are neat clean and comfortable
Linda Paiva NP is a very competent medical professional. She always listens and helpful.
Every time I go All goes very well
Linda Paiva NP is a superb professional !!!
Linda & the entire staff were friendly, respectful, knowledgeable and professional. I have always had a positive experience with this office.Thank you
Always excellent; excellent care, concern, compassion and directions by Linda Paiva and her team. [Name]
Linda is kind caring and knowledgeable.
Very satisfied, nothing to improve on at all
Linda shows she really cares. And shows it all the time.
Linda is always wonderful ,caring and supportive
I love Linda Paiva as my physician. She is exceptionally thorough, always sympathetic and listens to my concerns. I have never had a physician that is so caring.
Don't change anything.
Linda Paiva always makes me feel important and special. She is very thorough and my specialty appts are put in and scheduled the same day.
I have been with Linda Paiva for many years. I would follow her wherever she goes. She is so kind, so smart, so caring and is such a "good listener." Southcoast is so Lucky to have her and so am I.
Everything went perfect I was completely satisfied. Linda Paiva is the best on the planet can't ask for anybody better than her.
Always perfect
When at my appointment at this office my concerns are always addressed. I've been a patient of Linda Piva for a long time and she is Extremely knowledgeable, professional and a wonderful dr. I feel very fortunate to have her as my pc.
Linda is the real deal! She genuinely cares about her patients. She's the best!
Linda is the best. So caring and professional.
Very happy with appt time and prompt care
Excellent office! Very clean. Front desk staff courteous, kind and respectful. Linda Paiva, NP, provided excellent care! She is attentive professional and listened to all my concerns. Medical assistant was also nice.
Very personable and helpful provider
Service was wonderful. Had to cancel appointment and reschedule. Appointment was made same week. Appointment made for 1:00, I arrived ten minutes early and was seen before I could finish my questionar sheet. Awesome team and Linda Paiva was on top of all my health concerns and addressing all my questions. Thank you Linda for really caring about me. God bless.
Linda Paiva is wonderful and so is her staff.
Everything well from the time I walked in, until I left.Linda made my day to be honest.Very cheerful, caring way about her.
Linda Paiva and her team are amazing know my health struggles in and out!
PA Linda Paiva provided me with superior consultation and advise. She introduced herself and it was very obvious that she was a descent person who was genuinely concerned about me and my health. She is definitely an asset to the Southcoast team. Thank You Linda
Courteous staff. Team work. Very knowledgeful.
Linda Paiva was eminently personable, very professional and very thorough in her welcome and examination of me as a new patient. I am very impressed with her as a primary care nurse practitioner and feel blessed that she accepted me as a new patient!
This Pcp always listens and is prepared f or visits.
My provider has helped me with my health concerns and always makes me feel comfortable and heard. She's been so helpful and I love having her as my primary caregiver. And when I reach out she's always responding when I'm in need and the nurses and front desk helpful. Welcoming environment!
When I hear some nightmares people I know endure from their PCP, I can relate to none of it. I feel very fortunate to have Linda Paiva as my PCP. She is smart and thorough and I feel comfortable with her concerning my many medical issues.
For a health care provider it has always been a pleasant experience and would not change anything
Everyone at Borden Medical is kind, courteous and helpful. Linda Paiva,NP has become my new primary provider after the retirement of Dr. [Name], who I greatly appreciated for many years. She has taken the time to get to know me as a patient and my medical history. She is knowledgeable, skilled and very caring. I'm so glad to have her as my new provider!
Very professional staff, friendly and knowledgeable. Linda Paiva is the best. Better than any doctor I've ever had.
Linda is everything a patient wants in a primary care provider. She is extremely competent, very caring and exceptionally professional.
First, I met at the desk by a very thoughtful gentlemen that checked me in. Everyone at the office makes me feel very comfortable and they are very thoughtful.
From the call with the nurse that booked my appointment to the actual appointment everyone was empathic and nice. I have been feeling bad and everyone was professional and beautiful! I was greeted and treated with upmost respect! It shows that everyone cares about the patient and treat us with so care and respect. I appreciate the staff and the staff tremendously. The customer service is top tier!
Excellent
Linda is the absolute best
Nothing every one was very helpful and listened to all my problems and worries about every day life.and was very much understanding. And my doctor Lindau00A0piva is a very great and make sure that you get the best and friendly care.provided.
Linda Paiva is absolutely amazing. I have never had a provider as invested in my well being as her.She is a 10 out of 10! Love, love, Linda.
Very Courteous Staff and provider.
Miss Linda is warm, kind and very specific about my needs a health. I'm lucky to call her my health provider.
I'd give Linda Paiva 6 stars if I could!
Caring doctor and listen to my health very good , she is a good doctor.
Linda is the best. Always look forward to seeing her and staff
Everyone in the office was kind and courteous, especially the provider. I am happy I have established care with my provider and she made me feel very comfortable and she was very easy to talk to and listened to all of my concerns.
Linda is the best. She is truly listening when I speak, and she has more empathy than anyone I've encountered in healthcare in a long time. I want my daughters to see her when they age out of pediatrics—that's how much I trust her.
Linda Paiva has been my caregiver for several years. She makes me feel like family and has a thorough understanding of my physical needs. I am a very complicated case and she is up to date on the latest developments in the field concerning my conditions. She is wonderful.
Excellent Care from a compassionate healthcare provider
Linda Paiva is the best primary care provider my husband and I have ever had! The office runs very efficiently,
NP Linda Paiva is a God send. I have brought a couple of people to the practice, would send everyone but they are full. I believe she saved my life by paying attention to my health.
Kind; helpful; Linda Paiva was fantastic - knowledgeable; sweet and caring.
Listen and reaction to understanding my needs.
Keep the guy at the check in window. He is the best receptionist that I have ever had with Southcoast.Wish I knew his name.
I was greeted by an amazing male receptionist. He was warm, friendly, kind, professional and was a great face to see first. As for my provider Linda Paiva. She is an angel. Loving, kind, compassionate and always giving of her time and brilliance. I would follow her any where. Your office is so Blessed to have you. One in a Million.
Seen in a timely manner. Went over all medications. Friendly and professional. Love Linda Paiva and her staff.
You can't improve on perfection. My treatment and care that I received was awesome and Linda Paiva my PC is the best of the best.
the office staff was friendly and helpful and provided a comfortable atmosphere
Linda is the best. So caring and supportive.
Always listens to my concerns and offers alternatives to care
Linda Paiva and the staff always provide professional prompt courteous and thorough service.