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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 200 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Rhode Island, US. Of these, 154 are Experienced, 35 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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      Kwame O. Dapaah-Afriyie
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Internal Medicine

      Lifespan Physician Group Inc

      164 Summit Ave, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kwame Dapaah-Afriyie is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Dapaah-Afriyie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Sepsis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      University Surgical Associates, Inc.

      593 Eddy St, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bradford Gray is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      University Surgical Associates, Inc.

      19 Friendship St, Unit 240, 
      Newport, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      James Valente is a General Surgeon in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Valente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      80 Beach St, 
      Westerly, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Pamela Connors is a Gastroenterologist in Westerly, Rhode Island. Dr. Connors is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lisa Mueller is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Mueller is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Bowel Incontinence, Heartburn, and Barrett Esophagus.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Akerman is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Akerman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Pianka is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Pianka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Sepe is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Sepe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Wolfgang is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Wolfgang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      Affinity Physicians Llc.

      455 Toll Gate Rd, 
      Warwick, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Philip Trupiano is a Gastroenterologist in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Trupiano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kevin Palumbo is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Palumbo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, and Portal Hypertension.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Edward Pensa is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Pensa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Hemorrhoids.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      William Chen is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eric Berthiaume is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Berthiaume is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Kent Hospital

      455 Toll Gate Rd, 
      Warwick, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Melissa Murphy is a General Surgeon in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Colorectal Surgery

      Office

      208 Collyer St Ste 301A, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Vrees is a Colorectal Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Vrees is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      The Miriam Hospital

      146 W River St, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leslie Roth is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      General Surgery

      Colorectal Care Center Providence RI

      208 Collyer St Ste 301A, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Katherine Baysinger is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Baysinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy.

      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Diverticular Disease
      Intensive Care Medicine

      Univ. Cardiovascular Surgical Associates Inc.

      2 Dudley St Ste 470, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephanie Lueckel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Lueckel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Diverticular Disease
      Gastroenterology

      University Gastroenterology, LLC

      33 Staniford St, 
      Providence, RI 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Cribb is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Cribb is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Diverticular Disease?

      Diverticula are small, bulging sacs or pouches that form on the inner wall of the intestine. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected. Most often, these pouches are in the lower part of the large intestine (colon).

      When should I see a Diverticular Disease doctor in Rhode Island, US?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Diverticular Disease doctor in Rhode Island, US?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Diverticular Disease doctors in Rhode Island, US?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Diverticular Disease doctors in Rhode Island, US?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Diverticular Disease doctor in Rhode Island, US?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diverticular Disease doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Diverticular Disease doctor in Rhode Island, US?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Diverticular Disease doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Diverticular Disease doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Diverticular Disease doctors in Rhode Island, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Diverticular Disease doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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