The 20 Best Lyme Disease Doctors Near Me in Providence, RI

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The 20 Best Lyme Disease Doctors near Providence, RI

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 106 doctor with experience in Lyme Disease near Providence, RI. Of these, 100 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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106 providers found
    Advanced in Lyme Disease
    Advanced in Lyme Disease

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Chapman is a Pediatrics provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Croup, and Asthma in Children.

    Timothy Flanigan
    Advanced in Lyme Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Lyme Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Family And Community Medicine The Miriam Hospital

    180 Corliss St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Flanigan is an Infectious Disease provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Flanigan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Myelitis.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Endocrinology

    Office

    100 Highland Ave Ste 203, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Valerie Thomas is an Endocrinologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

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    Advanced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine

    The Providence Community Health Centers Inc.

    375 Allens Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Gates is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Gates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Cellulitis, and Lyme Disease.

    Advanced in Lyme Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Lyme Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Brown University Health Viral Hepatitis Initiative

    1125 N Main St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Reece is an Infectious Disease provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Reece has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Babesiosis, Long Haul COVID, and HIV/AIDS.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Palliative Medicine

    Office

    593 Eddy St Bldg Apc, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dana Guyer is a primary care provider, practicing in Palliative Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Guyer has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Koster is an Infectious Disease provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Koster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, Lyme Disease, and Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sapana Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. Her top areas of expertise are DRESS Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Babesiosis, Lyme Disease, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Women & Infants-Outpatient Nutrition Services

    100 Dudley St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Natalia Belosloudtseva is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Belosloudtseva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Infectious Disease

    VA Medical Center

    830 Chalkstone Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Gaitanis is an Infectious Disease provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Gaitanis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Experienced in Lyme Disease

    Richard J. Ruggieri MD Inc.

    160 Wayland Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Ruggieri is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Ruggieri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His top areas of expertise are Insomnia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Richard J. Ruggieri MD Inc.

    160 Wayland Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Berg is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Berg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His top areas of expertise are Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, Hyperlipidemia Type 3, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Family And Community Medicine The Miriam Hospital

    180 Corliss St, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jennie Johnson is an Infectious Disease provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Lemierre Syndrome, HIV/AIDS, Meningitis, and Myelitis.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine

    The Providence Community Health Centers Inc.

    375 Allens Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erick Soria is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Soria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cranio Osteoarthropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Dermatitis Herpetiformis, and Lipedema.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Coastal Medical Sleep Disorders Center

    450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Bldg 6, 
    East Providence, RI 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luis Osorio is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Osorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Infectious Disease

    Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerome Larkin is an Infectious Disease provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Larkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His top areas of expertise are Orbital Cellulitis, Cryptococcosis, Myelitis, and HIV/AIDS.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine

    John McGonigle MD LLC

    201 Waterman Ave, 
    East Providence, RI 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mcgonigle is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Mcgonigle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lyme Disease, Jock Itch, Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine

    Ocean State Primary Care Center Of East Providence Inc

    450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Unit 15B, 
    East Providence, RI 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Leibowitz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Leibowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Heyde Syndrome, and Anemia.

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Family Medicine

    Office

    900 Warren Ave Ste 401, 
    East Providence, RI 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chien-hsiang Weng is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Weng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Tension Headache, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lyme Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Coastal Medical-Cardiology Specialists

    900 Warren Ave Ste 302, 
    East Providence, RI 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vishal Khetpal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Khetpal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lyme Disease. His top areas of expertise are Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, Lyme Disease, and Heart Block.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lyme Disease?

    Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. The bacteria are transferred to humans by tick bite, specifically by blacklegged ticks (commonly known as deer ticks). The condition is named for the location in which it was first described, the town of Lyme, Connecticut.

    When should I see a Lyme Disease 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 Lyme Disease 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 Lyme Disease 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 Lyme Disease 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 Lyme Disease 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 Lyme Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lyme 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 Lyme Disease 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 Lyme 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 Lyme 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 Lyme Disease doctors near Providence, RI?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lyme 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 Lyme Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lyme 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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