(203) 270-1077
Independent Primary Care · A Short Drive from Danbury

Primary Care Doctor
Near Danbury, CT

Community Health Associates is an independently owned primary care practice in nearby Newtown, just a short drive from Danbury. While much of the area's care has been bought up by large hospital systems, we've stayed independent, so your care is never rushed, never compromised, and always personal.

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40+
Years
Independent
~15
Minutes
From Danbury
100%
Independently
Owned
Primary care providers at Community Health Associates, serving patients from Danbury, CT and the surrounding area
Currently Accepting
New Patients
MDVIP Concierge Available
Why Danbury-Area Patients Choose Us

Never Rushed, Never Compromised

Many people near Danbury are searching for a primary care doctor who still has time for them. We're a small, independent practice that does primary care the way it should be done.

Independent, Not a Hospital System

While most area care has been absorbed by large health systems, we've stayed privately owned. Every treatment decision is based on what's best for you, not a corporate parent.

Unhurried, Personal Visits

With a small two-provider team, your provider knows your name and your history. Visits are never rushed, and you build a real relationship with the person caring for you.

Minutes from Danbury

We're in the center of Newtown, about 15 minutes from Danbury via I-84 or Route 6, with easy parking and same-week availability for new patients.

Getting Here

About fifteen minutes, and no hospital campus at the end of it

Newtown sits directly east of Danbury, and the drive is one straight run in either direction you pick. The reason to make it is not the distance — it is what is waiting when you arrive.

By Highway

I-84 east

From downtown Danbury, I-84 east to Newtown, then south into the center of town on Main Street (Route 25). Roughly 15 minutes outside of rush hour.

Avoiding the Highway

Route 6 east

Route 6 runs east out of Danbury through Bethel and straight into Newtown center. Slower in miles, often not slower in minutes, and no merging.

When You Arrive

Parking at the door

There is parking at the office. No garage, no parking deck, no shuttle, and no signage to decode on the way to the right building.

Why Danbury-area patients make the drive

Almost all primary care in the greater Danbury area now belongs to a large hospital system. When that happens, the decisions that shape your visit move upstream and out of the exam room: how long an appointment is scheduled for, which specialists you can be referred to, which lab runs your bloodwork, and how many patients a provider is expected to see in a day.

None of that is visible to a patient, and all of it is felt. A fifteen-minute slot is a different kind of medicine than a thirty-minute one, and neither you nor your doctor chose it.

Community Health Associates is independently owned, so those decisions stay inside the building. We set our own appointment lengths, we refer to whoever is genuinely right for your problem, and the person who answers the phone at (203) 270-1077 works here. That is the trade the drive buys you: roughly fifteen minutes each way, in exchange for care that is not being metered by someone who has never met you.

Early appointments
We open at 8:00 AM, which makes an appointment on the way in from Danbury workable.
Most major insurers accepted
Coverage varies by plan — call with your details and we will confirm before your first visit.

More on what we offer and who you would be seeing: our services, our providers, and why the practice stayed independent.

Our Providers

Meet Dr. Friedman & Cheryl Rosenthal, APRN

Meet the experienced providers at Community Health Associates, welcoming new patients from Danbury and the surrounding towns.

Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, internal medicine and MDVIP concierge physician serving the Danbury CT area
Internal Medicine · MDVIP Concierge

Dr. Jeffrey Friedman

A cornerstone of the community's medical care for nearly 40 years. For patients who want the highest level of access, Dr. Friedman's MDVIP concierge program offers same-day appointments, 24/7 physician access, and longer, unhurried visits.

Accepting via MDVIP 40+ Years Experience
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Cheryl Rosenthal APRN, family medicine and women's health provider serving Danbury CT patients
Family Medicine · Women's Health

Cheryl Rosenthal, APRN

Specializing in family medicine and women's health, Cheryl provides compassionate, whole-person care for patients of all ages. She is accepting new patients from Danbury and the surrounding area.

Accepting New Patients Walk-ins Welcome
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Our Services

Comprehensive Primary Care

Everything you'd expect from a trusted primary care home, for patients of all ages across the greater Danbury area.

Internal Medicine

Comprehensive adult health management, preventive care, and treatment of chronic and acute conditions.

Family Medicine

Primary care for the whole family, from annual check-ups to managing ongoing health conditions across all ages.

Women's Health

Specialized care for the unique health needs of women, including preventive screenings and hormonal health.

MDVIP Concierge

A premium healthcare experience with same-day appointments, 24/7 physician access, and a deeply personal relationship with Dr. Friedman.

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Find Us

Visit Us in Newtown, CT

Easy to Reach from Danbury

Our office is in the center of Newtown, about 15 minutes from downtown Danbury via I-84 or Route 6, and an easy drive from Bethel and Brookfield.

Address
153 S Main Street
Newtown, CT 06470
Parking at the office
Office Hours
Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
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Primary Care for Danbury and the Surrounding Communities

Based at 153 S Main Street in Newtown, CT, Community Health Associates has cared for area families for over 40 years. We welcome new patients from Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, Newtown, Sandy Hook, Monroe, Southbury, and Oxford. If you're searching for a trusted internal medicine or family medicine doctor near Danbury, Cheryl Rosenthal, APRN is accepting new patients, and Dr. Jeffrey Friedman offers MDVIP concierge care.

Common Questions

Questions from Danbury-area patients

How far is the office from Danbury?
About 15 minutes east of downtown Danbury. The usual route is I-84 east to Newtown, then south into the center of town on Main Street (Route 25). Route 6 east through Bethel is the alternative and avoids the highway entirely. From Bethel or Brookfield the drive is shorter still. Get directions.
Why drive to Newtown instead of using a practice in Danbury?
Most primary care in the greater Danbury area now belongs to a large hospital system, and that determines appointment lengths, referral networks, and how many patients a provider sees in a day. Community Health Associates is independently owned, so those decisions stay inside the practice. For most patients the trade is a slightly longer drive in exchange for an unhurried visit with a provider who knows their history. More on that in about the practice.
Where do I park?
There is parking at the office at 153 S Main Street in the center of Newtown. No garage, no parking deck, and no hospital campus to navigate — you park and walk in.
Are you accepting new patients from Danbury?
Yes. Cheryl Rosenthal, APRN is accepting new patients of all ages from Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, and the surrounding towns, and walk-in visits are welcome during office hours. Dr. Jeffrey Friedman is accepting new patients exclusively through the MDVIP concierge program. Call (203) 270-1077 or book online.
What insurance do you accept?
Community Health Associates accepts most major insurers. Coverage varies by plan, so call (203) 270-1077 with your plan details and we will confirm before your first visit. Most plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover an annual wellness visit at no cost to the patient.
What are your office hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday. The 8:00 AM start makes an early appointment on the way in from Danbury practical.

Looking for a Primary Care Doctor Near Danbury, CT?

We're accepting new patients and we'd be glad to welcome you. Book online or give us a call, and find out what unhurried, independent care feels like.

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