Overview
Paul Akerman is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Akerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eosinophilic Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
33 Staniford St, Providence, RI 02905
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Akerman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Steven Fine is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Fine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eosinophilic Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Boston Specialists
John Leung, MD, AGAF, FACAAI is one of the few US dual board-certified physicians in Allergy/Immunology and Gastroenterology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Iowa, followed by fellowships in Gastroenterology at Tufts Medical Center and Allergy/Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Leung started his career in academia in 2007 conducting NIH-funded and industry-sponsored bench-to-bedside research, and he has successfully conducted over 50 clinical trials since. In 2013, he established and directed the first Food Allergy Center at Tufts Medicine. Dr. Leung currently serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Tufts University.In 2015, Dr. Leung founded Boston Specialists, an interdisciplinary practice that embraces an integrative approach to healthcare. This center brings together various specialists, registered dietitians, and a dedicated pharmacist, working collaboratively to meet the needs of their patients. The clinic also boasts a robust research initiative, which actively enrolls patients from across New England in clinical trials. Dr. Leung has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts including an article in New England Journal of Medicine, scientific abstracts, and book chapters. In 2024, Dr. Leung founded Boston Specialists Endoscopy Center to improve accessibility for his patients and streamline their healthcare experience. Dr. Leung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eosinophilic Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Eosinophilic Colitis, Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.
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Kenneth Falchuk is a Gastroenterologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Falchuk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Eosinophilic Colitis. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Akerman isDistinguished. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Akerman isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Akerman isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Akerman isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Akerman isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Akerman isDistinguished. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Advanced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Akerman isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Akerman isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Akerman isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Akerman isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Akerman isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholestasisDr. Akerman isAdvanced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Akerman isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- AchalasiaDr. Akerman isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Akerman isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Akerman isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Akerman isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Akerman isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.