Garden City Primary Care

We're Moving to Pontiac Avenue in Cranston on May 19, 2025!

Our new location will be 1500 Pontiac Avenue, Suite 101, Cranston, RI 02920. We will be joining Cranston Primary Care at their practice, still part of Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care (formerly Coastal Medical) – and will take on their name.

Please Note

As of April 4: The Garden City lab has permanently closed. Patients can visit our nearby lab at 1500 Pontiac Avenue in Cranston, now open until 4:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday.

April 28 to May 18: Patients with appointments during this period will be contacted about a week before their visit to reschedule at a temporary location, as applicable.

Starting May 19: All appointments and lab visits on or after the move date will be held at the new location.

Please read our FAQs below to learn more.

FAQs Regarding Our Move

Below, you’ll find answers to common questions about our move. If you have additional questions:

  • Before 5/19: please contact us through MyChart or call the Garden City practice at 401-946-6200.
  • Starting 5/19: please contact us through MyChart or call the Cranston Primary Care practice at 401-944-4300.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is happening?

Our Garden City Primary Care team will be joining our Cranston Primary Care team, still part of Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care (formerly Coastal Medical)—and will take on their name.

What is the new address?

1500 Pontiac Avenue, Suite 101, Cranston, RI 02920

When is the move occurring?

May 19, 2025

Why is the practice moving?

By joining our two practices, we are able to increase patient access to primary care services and offer an on-site Brown University Health laboratory with extended hours.

What happens to patient appointments and lab visits?

As of April 4: The Garden City lab has permanently closed. Patients can visit our nearby lab at 1500 Pontiac Avenue in Cranston, now open until 4:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday.

April 28 to May 18: Patients with appointments during this period will be contacted about a week before their visit to reschedule at a temporary location, as applicable.

Starting May 19: All appointments and lab visits on or after the move date will be held at the new location.

Will primary care clinicians change due to this move?

No. Our patients’ primary care clinicians will not change due to this move.

Which clinicians are moving?

All clinicians from Garden City Primary Care are moving to the new location, including:

  • Kathryn Coolidge, MD
  • Alex Costa, PA
  • Yul D. Ejnes, MD, MACP
  • Vanessa R. Greenier, MD
  • Kimberly Propert, MSN, NP
  • Kathleen Ricci, PA
  • Brendan T. Scanlon, PA-C
  • Nishay Tariq, MD

Will the phone or fax numbers change?

After the move, patients should contact us at the Cranston Primary Care practice:

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To accommodate our patients’ needs, we offer in-person or telehealth adult sick visits from our office (during office hours) or through Care365 (evenings, weekends and holidays). Note: Care365 is NOT a walk-in clinic, appointments are required. 

About Our Practice 
Our practice provides comprehensive adult primary care services that support the health and wellness of our patients, including preventive care and chronic disease management.

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Our team consists of clinicians (i.e. physicians and advanced providers), medical assistants, medical secretaries, a nurse care manager, a clinical pharmacist, and a practice manager. Each member of your care team is committed to providing you with high-quality, patient-centered care in a comfortable, safe, and friendly environment.

In addition, our location has a Brown University Health laboratory on site. View a list of all laboratory locations and hours.
 

Learn more about services Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care offers patients 

We are proud to be part of an Accountable Care Organization and recognized as an NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home.

Please feel free to contact our office through the Patient Portal if you have any questions!

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Our Providers

Kathryn Coolidge, MD Headshot

Kathryn Coolidge, MD

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Alex Costa, PA Headshot

Alex Costa, PA

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Yul D. Ejnes, MD, MACP Headshot

Yul D. Ejnes, MD, MACP

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Vanessa R. Greenier, MD Headshot

Vanessa R. Greenier, MD

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Kimberly Propert, MSN, NP Headshot

Kimberly Propert, MSN, NP

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Kathleen Ricci, PA

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Brendan T. Scanlon, PA-C

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Nishay Tariq, MD

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