Dr. Andrew James Tompkins M.D.
Urologist
70 EMORY ST ATTLEBORO MA, 02703About
Dr. Andrew Tompkins is a urologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Tompkins specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
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