The 20 Best Small Bowel Resection Doctors in Rhode Island, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Small Bowel Resection

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Small Bowel Resection near Rhode Island, US. Of these, 14 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Distinguished in Small Bowel Resection
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Small Bowel Resection
    Gastroenterology

    Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Gastroenterologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Liver Transplant.

    Melissa M. Murphy
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Affinity Physicians Llc.

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

    Dr. Melissa Murphy is a colon and rectal surgeon with Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She is the Executive Chief of Surgery of Care New England in Rhode Island as well as the Chief of Surgery at Kent Hospital. She is an instructor in surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Murphy received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and a master of public health degree from Boston University. She completed a general surgery residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Murphy is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.Dr. Murphy practices colorectal surgery both in Boston and in Rhode Island. Her clinical interests include colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), diverticulitis, anorectal disease, and rectal prolapse with a focus on minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopic and robotic surgery and trans anal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS). She had been named a Top Doctor by Rhode Island Monthly every year since 2013-2021. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    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 Small Bowel Resection. Her top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    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 Small Bowel Resection. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Hemorrhoids, Bowel Incontinence, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology East Providence RI

    950 Warren Ave Ste 301, 
    East Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    May Min is a Gastroenterologist in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Min is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Small Bowel Resection, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Office

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

    Rachel Beard is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Beard has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Roger Williams Medical Center

    825 Chalkstone Ave, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ponnandai Somasundar is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Somasundar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Shoeline Surgical Associates Inc.

    70 Kenyon Ave Unit 325, 
    Wakefield, RI 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Umberto Capuano is a General Surgeon in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Capuano has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    South County Hospital Dba Silver Spring Healthcare Management Inc.

    100 Kenyon Ave, 
    Wakefield, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Charpentier is a General Surgeon in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Charpentier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Internal Medicine

    Lifespan Ambulatory Pulmonary

    245 Chapman St Ste 300, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yousef Elfanagely is an Internal Medicine provider in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Elfanagely is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Whipple Disease, Gastritis, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    South County Hospital Dba Silver Spring Healthcare Management Inc.

    100 Kenyon Ave, 
    Wakefield, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Coppe is a General Surgeon in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Coppe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Peptic Ulcer, Hernia Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    South County Health General Surgery-Wakefield

    70 Kenyon Ave Ste 280, 
    Wakefield, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Brady is a General Surgeon in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr. Brady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Internal Medicine

    Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, 
    Providence, RI 
    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 Small Bowel Resection. Her top areas of expertise are DRESS Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Babesiosis, Lyme Disease, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Minimally Invasive Surgery Hasbro Children's

    2 Dudley St Ste 190, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Renaud is a General Surgeon in Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Renaud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. Her top areas of expertise are Duodenal Atresia, Hirschsprung Disease, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Oophorectomy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Gastroenterology

    Daniel Quirk MD Inc.

    33 Staniford St, 
    Providence, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Landmark Medical Center

    115 Cass Ave, 
    Woonsocket, RI 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colette Whitby is a General Surgeon in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Dr. Whitby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Small Bowel Resection?

    Small bowel resection is surgery to remove a part of your small bowel. It is done when part of your small bowel is blocked or diseased.

    The small bowel is also called the small intestine. Most digestion (breaking down and absorbing nutrients) of the food you eat takes place in the small intestine.

    When should I see a Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection doctors in Rhode Island, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Small Bowel Resection 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 Small Bowel Resection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Small Bowel Resection 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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