Our New Boston Office Is Now Open at 75 Kneeland Street
Arena Care is now seeing patients at our new Boston office: 75 Kneeland Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02111. We opened our doors on Monday, October 12, 2026.
You'll find the same team, the same phone number, and the same hours in a new space near Chinatown, Tufts Medical Center, and South Station. Orthodontist Dr. Amit Lala now sees patients here too.
We're accepting new patients. Book your visit online or call, text, or WhatsApp us at +1 (617) 513-8568.
What's New at 75 Kneeland Street
The new office has more than 10 exam rooms, on-site X-ray, IV infusions, and blood draw services.
The building and our office are fully wheelchair accessible. The new location is a short walk from the Orange Line, South Station, and Tufts Medical Center, which makes visits easier for patients coming by train or from the south side of the city.
Orthodontist Dr. Amit Lala Now Sees Patients at 75 Kneeland Street
Dr. Amit Lala, DDS, MS, PhD, is a board-certified orthodontist who now sees patients at our Boston office. He has more than 25 years of experience in orthodontics and treats children, teens, and adults.
Dr. Lala earned his master's degree at UCLA and his DDS and PhD at SUNY Buffalo, where he also completed his orthodontic residency. He has lectured at Harvard School of Dental Medicine since 2004, has been a speaker for Invisalign, and received the IADR Hatton Award. He has also authored multiple scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Care Available at Our Boston Office
Arena Care is a private practice offering primary care and specialty care under one roof. At 75 Kneeland Street, patients can access:
Primary care, including preventive care and chronic disease management
Urgent, sick, and same-day visits (please call ahead)
Specialty care, including nephrology and ENT
Breathing, sleep, airway, and TMJ care, including snoring and sleep-disordered breathing
Functional medicine, longevity, and hormone care
Imaging, including X-ray, CBCT (iCAT), and ultrasound
Post-ER and post-hospital follow-up care
Injury and sports injury evaluation
Injured or Just Out of the ER?
If you were recently seen in an emergency room, or you have a non-emergency injury, we can see you at 75 Kneeland Street for follow-up. We review your ER records and imaging, evaluate ongoing pain, swelling, or limited movement, and assess sports injuries. When it's medically needed, we can do X-ray, ultrasound, and blood work on site. If you need a specialist, rehab, or more imaging, we coordinate the referral. For a new serious injury, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Can't make it downtown? Telemedicine visits are available for patients anywhere in Massachusetts. Some insurance plans don't cover telemedicine, so please check with your plan first.
Meet Our Boston Providers
Dr. Omkar Vaidya, MD, MBA
Founder | Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Nephrology
Dr. Omkar Vaidya, known to patients as Dr. V, founded Arena Care to offer high-quality, easy-to-access care that treats mind and body together. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, with additional fellowship training in Nephrology.
Dr. V completed his Internal Medicine residency and Critical Care fellowship at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and his Nephrology fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Boston University, part of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians, and holds hospital privileges at Beth Israel in Boston and Plymouth.
Kaitlin Hagstrom, FNP
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Kaitlin spent 11 years as a registered nurse in the emergency department and a Level 1 trauma center in Boston. Most recently, she worked as an advanced practice nurse in cardiology, caring for adult and pediatric patients with congenital heart disease. She earned her undergraduate degree at UMass Dartmouth and her master's at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
April Suprey, NP
Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner | Lifestyle Medicine
April has been in nursing since 2013, with experience in emergency medicine, corrections healthcare, men's health, and clinical education. She is completing a certification in Functional Medicine and serves as adjunct clinical faculty. She is especially focused on lifestyle medicine and helping patients take charge of their health through education.
Geneva McLaughlin, FNP
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner | Women's Health
Geneva is board-certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. She previously worked as a registered nurse in Labor and Delivery at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and she earned her undergraduate and MSN degrees at Northeastern University. Her focus is women's health, preventive medicine, and helping patients feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Mariana Valencia
Nutrition Consultant
Mariana has more than seven years of experience in healthcare, including five years in clinical pathology and two years in inpatient nutrition. She studied nutrition and science at Simmons University and earned her undergraduate degree at UMass Boston. She helps patients make informed food choices and build habits that last.
Our Collaborating Specialists
Dr. Gulleth, Dr. Walker, and Dr. Lala see patients at 75 Kneeland Street. Dr. Golkar offers virtual visits, and we refer patients to Dr. Leung.
Dr. Yusuf Gulleth, MD
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
Dr. Gulleth is board-certified in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. He is Chief of Otolaryngology at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston and an Assistant Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine. His special interests include minimally invasive sinus surgery, upper airway obstruction, and sleep-disordered breathing in children and adults. At Arena Care, he sees patients for snoring and ear, nose, and throat conditions.
Dr. John Leung, MD
We refer patients to Dr. Leung.
Gastroenterology and Allergy & Immunology
Dr. Leung is board-certified in both Gastroenterology and Allergy & Immunology. He earned his medical degree at the University of Michigan, completed residency at the University of Iowa, and trained in Gastroenterology at Tufts Medical Center and in Allergy and Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. His focus is eosinophilic esophagitis and food allergy, and he has co-authored more than 40 publications.
Dr. John Walker, DMD
Orthodontics | Airway Development
Dr. Walker is a board-certified orthodontist specializing in craniofacial growth and development, with 35 years in clinical practice. As part-time faculty in Boston University's Department of Orthodontics, he designed its Airway Development program, which teaches early and late intervention for breathing issues such as sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea. He has directed and spoken at dentistry and breathing disorder conferences in the U.S. and internationally.
Dr. Amit Lala, DDS, MS, PhD
Board-Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Lala has more than 25 years of experience in orthodontics and sees patients at 75 Kneeland Street. He has lectured at Harvard School of Dental Medicine since 2004.
Dr. Anwita Vaidya, BDS, CAGS, MSD, MBA
American Board-Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Anwita Vaidya creates healthy, confident smiles through personalized care for children, teens, and adults. She completed her orthodontic residency at Boston University, where she earned her Master of Science in Dentistry and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Orthodontics. She also holds an MBA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
She believes orthodontics goes beyond straight teeth. Her care focuses on oral health, confidence, and the link between jaw development, breathing, and overall health, with a growing focus on dental sleep medicine and airway-focused orthodontics. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Outside the office, she is a wife and mother of two who enjoys traveling, reading, long walks, and exploring new cultures.
Clinical interests: braces and comprehensive orthodontics, Invisalign® and clear aligners, early interceptive treatment, airway-focused orthodontics, dental sleep medicine, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
Dr. Anwita works from our Boston office in an administrative role. She sees orthodontic patients at Summit Orthodontics in Nashua, NH.
Dr. Shirin Golkar, MD, MPH, MS
Available virtually
Psychiatry and Mental Health
Dr. Golkar is a board-certified psychiatrist offering psychotherapy and medication management. She studied at Stanford University, earned her MD at the University of California, San Francisco, and completed her psychiatry residency at Harvard Medical School's Cambridge Health Alliance. She takes a collaborative approach, working with patients to set goals and make informed decisions, and has a special interest in culturally responsive care.
Visiting Our Boston Office
Arena Care, Boston
75 Kneeland Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 202
Boston, MA 02111
Getting Here
By T and bus: Chinatown and Tufts Medical Center stations on the Orange Line are about a 5-minute walk. South Station (Red Line, Silver Line, and Commuter Rail) is about a 7-minute walk. Multiple MBTA bus lines stop steps from the building.
By car: Paid parking is available at nearby garages, including the Tremont Street Garage, the Lafayette Garage, and the garage at the DoubleTree by Hilton.
Arriving: Enter through the main entrance, take the elevator to the 2nd floor, and look for Suite 202.
Boston Office Hours
Day | Hours |
Monday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
Thursday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
Friday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Extended hours are available by appointment. For urgent visits, please call ahead. In an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Contact Us
Call, text, or WhatsApp: +1 (617) 513-8568
Email: care@arenahealth.org (non-medical questions)
Clinical questions: use the patient portal
Book online: schedule a visit
Our Other Locations
Woburn: 400 West Cummings Park, Suite 4800, Woburn, MA 01801. By appointment only. Free parking.
Plymouth: 116 Court Street, Suite 6, Plymouth, MA 02360. By appointment only. Free parking.
Telemedicine: Virtual visits for patients anywhere in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Arena Care's Boston office?
Arena Care's Boston office is at 75 Kneeland Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 202, Boston, MA 02111, near Chinatown, Tufts Medical Center, and South Station.
When did the new office open?
Our new Boston office opened on Monday, October 12, 2026. We no longer see patients at 50 Congress Street.
Is Arena Care accepting new patients?
Yes. We're accepting new patients in Boston, Woburn, and Plymouth. Book online or call +1 (617) 513-8568.
Is there an orthodontist at Arena Care's Boston office?
Yes. Dr. Amit Lala, a board-certified orthodontist, sees patients at 75 Kneeland Street. He treats children, teens, and adults.
What's the closest T stop?
Chinatown and Tufts Medical Center stations on the Orange Line are each about a 5-minute walk. South Station is about a 7-minute walk.
Did the phone number or hours change?
No. You can still call, text, or WhatsApp us at +1 (617) 513-8568, and our Boston hours are the same.
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