Dermatology

Dermatology

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Dermatology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the skin, hair, and nails. Lifespan partners provide a full range of general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services to address all types of skin conditions.

Our specialists treat a wide range of skin problems, including:

  • Acne
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Folliculitis
  • Fungal infections
  • Moles
  • Psoriasis
  • Rashes
  • Scars
  • Skin cancer
    • Basal cell carcinoma
    • Squamous cell carcinoma
    • Melanoma 
  • Warts

Learn more about the cosmetic treatments and procedures that we offer.

Locations

Dermatology, Rhode Island Hospital
401-444-7959
Dermatology, The Miriam Hospital
401-444-7959
Newport Dermatology, Portsmouth, RI
401-683-7434
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Locations
Dermatology, Rhode Island Hospital
Ambulatory Patient Center (APC Building)
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-444-7959
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Locations
Dermatology, The Miriam Hospital
The Miriam Hospital / Fain Building
164 Summit Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
164 Summit Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
401-444-7959
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Locations
Newport Dermatology, Portsmouth, RI
Newport Dermatology
79 Turnpike Avenue
Portsmouth, RI 02871
79 Turnpike Avenue
Portsmouth, RI 02871
401-683-7434
patient dermatology story

Skin Check Event Key to Successful Cancer Treatment

Richard and Karleen Kingsbury were fortunate to receive free skin screenings that revealed that they both had melanoma.

Read their story 

The Dangers in Gardens – Poisonous Plants

Sami Assad, MD
June 18, 2019

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Dermatology News

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Rhode Island Hospital ED Team Uses Google Glass to Diagnose Skin Conditions

Patients liked remote access to specialists not normally available in emergencies One enterprising team of physicians at Rhode Island Hospital experimented with Google Glass to gauge the effectiveness, security and patient acceptance of a real-time, video dermatological consultation. The research...
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Rhode Island Hospital Joins National Clinical Trial to Test New Drug Therapy For ACE Inhibitor-Induced Angioedema

Angioedema leading cause of emergency department visits in the US Rhode Island Hospital has joined a national clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of a new medication for the treatment of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACE-I)-induced angioedema in adults, and is currently...
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Monday, June 23, 2014

Summer Sun Exposure: A Q&A with Abrar Qureshi, MD

Abrar Qureshi, MD, chief of dermatology at Rhode Island Hospital, recently had a paper published regarding the impact of severe sunburns in adolescence on the incidence of melanoma in adulthood for women. Since it’s summer, we thought this would be the ideal time to share his findings, and remind...
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

American DermatoEpidemiology Network Presents Dr. Martin Weinstock with Its First Founders Award

R.I. dermatologist also elected VP of Society for Investigative Dermatology board Martin A. Weinstock, MD, PhD, of Barrington, Rhode Island, was awarded the first Founders Award by the American DermatoEpidemiology Network (ADEN). The award ceremony occurred May 7 at the Society for Investigative...
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