
Dr. Philip Joseph Opalenski MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
725 Reservoir Ave Suite 205 Cranston RI, 02910About
Dr. Philip Opalenski is a gastroenterologist practicing in Cranston, RI. Dr. Opalenski specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Opalenski performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ Di Roma-La Sapienza, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Roma, Italy 1974
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Nnenna C. Okpara M.D.101 DUDLEY ST PROVIDENCE RI 02905
- Dr. Pedro Mariano Barros M.D.37 Washington St West Warwick RI 02893
- Dr. Alan Epstein M.D.50 Maude St Providence RI 02908
- Dr. Kiran R. Nakkala M.D., MPH593 Eddy St Providence RI 02903
- Dr. Jay A Sorgman M.D.148 W River St Providence RI 02904
- Dr. Steven Benjamin Kirschner M.D.1637 Mineral Spring Ave Providence RI 02904
Nearest Hospitals
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITALl
593 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE RI 2903WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL OF RHODE ISLANDl
101 DUDLEY STREET PROVIDENCE RI 2905