Dr. David A Carcieri MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1637 Mineral Spring Ave Providence RI, 02904About
Dr. David Carcieri is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in North Providence, RI. Dr. Carcieri specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. Dr. Carcieri's practice focuses on quality medical care with a personalized approach. Dr. Carcieri can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Carcieri can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period including high risk pregnancy.
Education and Training
Weil Cornell Medical College Residency OBGYN 1994
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 1990
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Dr. David A Carcieri MD's Expert Contributions
Are swimming pools safe during pregnancy?
Yes, it is safe to swim in a pool during pregnancy but you should avoid hot tubs. READ MORE
Is general anesthesia safe for a C-section?
If it is necessary, general anesthesia is safe during a c/section. However, it is considered safer for you to have either an epidural or spinal. The reason for this is that pregnant women don't empty their stomach as easily and they are at higher risk of aspirating fluid into the lungs with general anesthesia READ MORE
Herpes or bv?
Your symptoms could be related to a herpes outbreak or any other type of infection. You need to see a gynecologist in order to get an accurate diagnosis. READ MORE
UTI testing?
When testing for a UTI it is not routine to test for STIs. However, you are able to test for gonorrhea and chlamydia by a urine specimen and you may want to ask your doctor to test for these infections if you have a suspicion that you may have been exposed. READ MORE
Am I pregnant?
A urine pregnancy test done 23 days after your last sexual encounter should be positive now if you are pregnant. If you had a progesterone IUD placed (ie Mirena, Kylena, etc) your cycles may change and not be on their regular pattern. This does not mean you are pregnant. READ MORE
Hormone levels?
It really is important to know why these tests were initially being done. These hormone levels change throughout the day. They both are in a normal range and they don't have to be the same. You should discuss these results with your doctor. READ MORE
Pregnancy chance?
The first thing you should do is a pregnancy test. If the pregnancy test is negative then you are not pregnant. Women do not get their period when they are pregnant. Sometimes women can have abnormal bleeding during pregnancy but this is not a period. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor Obstetrics and Gynecology Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown Univeristy 2020 - Present
Treatments
- Pregnancy
- Pain
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