The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors Near Me in bristol, RI

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 216 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near bristol, RI. Of these, 167 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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216 providers found
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Bristol County Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation LLC

    1180 Hope St, 
    Bristol, RI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Molineros-Gonzales is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Rhode Island. Dr. Molineros-Gonzales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses St. Anthony's Fire, Erysipelas, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Molineros-Gonzales is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Steward General Surgery Specialists Fall River

    851 Middle St Ste 3200, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Hermenegildo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Hermenegildo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Hermenegildo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Joseph D. Pianka MD Inc.

    110 Clock Tower Sq, 
    Portsmouth, RI 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Pianka is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Dr. Pianka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Joseph D. Pianka MD Inc.

    110 Clock Tower Sq, 
    Portsmouth, RI 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Pensa is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Dr. Pensa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Heartburn, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Hemorrhoids.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (14.0 miles away)
    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. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Cardiac Tamponade, Sepsis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Bristol County Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation LLC

    1180 Hope St, 
    Bristol, RI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Pamela Harrop is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bristol, Rhode Island. Dr. Harrop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Sciatica.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    211 Milliken Blvd Ste A, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie Cardoza is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Cardoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Pheochromocytoma, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Cardoza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Southcoast Hospitals Group

    363 Highland Ave, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Monteiro is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Monteiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 72 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Monteiro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Southcoast Hospitals Group

    363 Highland Ave, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Eardley is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Eardley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gastroparesis, Peptic Ulcer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Eardley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Newport Hospital

    11 Friendship St, 
    Newport, RI 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bradford Gray is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    19 Friendship St Unit 240, 
    Newport, RI 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Valente is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Newport, Rhode Island. Dr. Valente is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Hospital Of Rhode Island

    111 Brewster St, 
    Pawtucket, RI 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Bodner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Dr. Bodner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Bodner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Southcoast Health General Surgery

    300 Hanover St Ste 1F, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Fei is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Fei is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Choledocholithiasis, Obesity, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Fei is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Prima Care PC

    277 Pleasant St, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Aamir Ahmad is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Joseph D. Pianka MD Inc.

    110 Clock Tower Sq, 
    Portsmouth, RI 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Nadimpalli is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Dr. Nadimpalli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Joseph D. Pianka MD Inc.

    110 Clock Tower Sq, 
    Portsmouth, RI 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Mcmahon is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Dr. Mcmahon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Gastric Dysmotility, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Mcmahon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Referral may be required

    Southcoast Hospitals Group

    363 Highland Ave, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Kalinsky is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Kalinsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Kalinsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Referral may be required

    Southcoast Hospitals Group

    363 Highland Ave, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Sheehan-Iii is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Sheehan-Iii is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Visceromegaly, Vertigo, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Sheehan-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Referral may be required

    Southcoast Hospitals Group

    363 Highland Ave, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Portia Silk is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Silk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Vertigo. Dr. Silk is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Southcoast Hospitals Group

    363 Highland Ave, 
    Fall River, MA 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Watson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fall River, Massachusetts. Dr. Watson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Visceromegaly, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Watson is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 near bristol, RI?

    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 near bristol, RI?

    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 near bristol, RI?

    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 near bristol, RI?

    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 near bristol, RI?

    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 near bristol, RI?

    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 near bristol, RI?

    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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