Lifespan Physician Group Gastroenterology
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top concern.
We know that you want to feel confident that you are entering a safe environment when you come to Lifespan Physician Group offices for care. That’s why we have made some changes in response to COVID-19.
If you have an appointment scheduled, please review this information before coming to visit us.
Gastroenterology: Digestive System and Disorders
At Lifespan Physician Group Gastroenterology, we offer a full range of medical treatments for digestive diseases, including conditions of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, gallbladder, pancreas and colon.
We take a multidisciplinary approach, working closely with other specialists as needed. Our board-certified gastroenterologists are also faculty members at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
In addition, we offer services specifically for women at our Center for Women’s Gastrointestinal Medicine, and for children through our pediatric gastroenterology program at Hasbro Children's Hospital.
Make an Appointment
For Cranston, East Providence or Smithfield, please call 401-606-4260.
For Providence, please call 401-793-7080.
Gastroenterology Services at Lifespan Physician Group Gastroenterology
Our services include:
- Endoscopy and colonoscopy
- Consultations for GI tract
- Treatment of hepatitis B and hepatitis C
- Comprehensive care for Crohn's disease and colitis, including diagnosis and treatment and surgical consultation by colorectal surgeons
- Comprehensive care for celiac disease including diagnosis and treatment, and nutrition counseling
- Fecal transplantation
- Testing services, including bacterial overgrowth testing and lactose breath testing
- Therapeutic endoscopy
- Motility testing
Colorectal Cancer Risk
The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 104,610 new cases of colon cancer and 43,340 new cases of rectal cancer in the United States in 2020.
Keeping You Safe
Renée Cacchiotti tells us about safety measures keeping patients safe from COVID-19 at the Endoscopy Unit at Rhode Island Hospital.
Watch the video.
Gastroenterology Research and Clinical Trials
Research is currently being conducted to learn more about gastrointestinal issues and how they affect our patients.
