The 20 Best Familial Pancreatic Cancer Doctors Near Me in Providence, RI

Find the Top Familial Pancreatic Cancer Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 35 doctor with experience in Familial Pancreatic Cancer near Providence, RI. Of these, 25 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benedito Carneiro-Filho is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Carneiro-Filho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Clear Cell Sarcoma, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rimini Breakstone is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Breakstone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC).

    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Distinguished in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Prospect Chartercare Physicians LLC

    1524 Atwood Ave, Suite 125, 
    Johnston, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gerald Colvin is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Johnston, Rhode Island. Dr. Colvin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Colvin is board certified in ABIM Hematology and ABIM Oncology.

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    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kara Leonard is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Anal Cancer, and Intraductal Papilloma.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Referral may be required

    South County Health Cancer Center

    100 Kenyon Ave Ste 101, 
    Wakefield, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nancy Mckinney is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Thrombocytopenia. Dr. Mckinney is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Raufi is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Raufi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Stomach Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Roger Williams Medical Center

    825 Chalkstone Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ponnandai Somasundar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Somasundar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Internal Medicine Associates Inc.

    1150 Reservoir Ave Ste 201, 
    Cranston, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Bierwirth is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dr. Bierwirth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    South County Health Cancer Center

    100 Kenyon Ave Ste 101, 
    Wakefield, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nocif Espat is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Espat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Referral may be required

    South County Ob/Gyn

    85 Kenyon Ave, 
    Wakefield, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Smythe is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Smythe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carcinoid Syndrome, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Khaldoun Almhanna is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Almhanna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    2 Dudley St Ste 370, 
    Providence, RI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Beard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Beard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Gastroenterology

    148 W River St Ste 3, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Ferreira is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ferreira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leonid Cherkassky is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Cherkassky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Metastatic Insulinoma, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Referral may be required

    South County Health Cancer Center

    100 Kenyon Ave Ste 101, 
    Wakefield, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Seidler is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Seidler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pranith Perera is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Perera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Achalasia, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

    50 Maude St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nabil Toubia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Toubia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Ulcerative Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Referral may be required

    Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island

    101 Dudley St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Gingrich is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Gingrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Family Medicine

    Childrens Choice Pediatrics

    37 Washington St, 
    West Warwick, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Frank Lafazia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Dr. Lafazia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Barrett Esophagus, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Familial Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sehrish Jamot is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Jamot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cholangitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Familial Pancreatic Cancer?

    Familial pancreatic cancer (FPC) is the occurrence of pancreatic cancer in two or more first-degree relatives (parent and child, or two siblings). It is sometimes referred to as FPC only when there is not a known hereditary cancer syndrome in an affected family. In 60% of cases it occurs within the head of the pancreas. Symptoms of pancreatic cancer are generally non-specific and may include pain in the upper abdomen that radiates to the back; loss of appetite; significant weight loss; and jaundice due to bile duct obstruction. Pancreatic cancer often goes undetected until the advanced stages of the disease, and rapid tumor growth and metastasis are common. A specific genetic cause of FPC (in the absence of a known syndrome) has not been identified. Familial cases of pancreatic cancer due to hereditary conditions may be caused by genetic changes in any of several genes. Individuals who carry a genetic change in one of these genes are often at an increased risk of other types of cancers as well. In many cases, inheritance of a predisposition to develop FPC is autosomal dominant. In some cases, is may be multifactorial.

    When should I see a Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctor near Providence, 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctor near Providence, 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctors near Providence, 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctors near Providence, 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctor near Providence, 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Familial Pancreatic Cancer 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctor near Providence, 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctors near Providence, RI?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Familial Pancreatic Cancer 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 Familial Pancreatic Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Pancreatic Cancer 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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