Dr. Dennis D. Botelho, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Dennis D. Botelho, who serves patients in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Dr. Botelho is a practicing internist with CharterCARE Medical Associates in Cranston, Rhode Island. It is a new, multi-specialty, multi-location physician practice that offers quality primary and specialty care plus the convenience of community-based offices.

“Our mission is simple and clear: to provide our patients with exceptional health care services with an absolute commitment to quality and compassion. To us, patients are not billing codes or a patient number…but rather unique individuals with equally unique life circumstances and needs. It’s our job to see beyond the immediate problem and help you design a path to health and wellness” as stated on their website. 

Upon graduating with his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Botelho went on to further his education. He performed his internship at Griffin Hospital, followed by his residency in internal medicine at Roger Williams Medical Center.

A member of the American College of Physicians, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Professionally, Dr. Botelho is affiliated with several medical centers and hospitals in his local area, including Roger Williams Medical Center, Kent Hospital, and Miriam Hospital.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

In practice for over three decades, Dr. Botelho has been the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2014, 2015, 2016) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2015, 2016).

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