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He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts before obtaining his Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston, Massachusetts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Brian\u2019s clinical education inspired him to take on the challenge of being able to care for the most complex populations in our communities. He chose Primary Care because he believes it plays an important role in the prevention of illness and the improvement of health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He encourages a healthy and welcoming relationship with his patients. 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