Dr. Dennis D. Botelho, MD

Media Releases

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).

Recommended Articles

• Lose Weight While Sitting at Your Desk

  People with sedentary, desk bound jobs could be helped by portable pedaling exercise machine, says a new study. These exercise machines will help them to counter the effects of sedentary jobs, according to the researchers.In this study 18 full-time workers were provided with a portable...

• Are Ginseng Supplements Beneficial to my Health?

  Ginseng supplements have been used for improving health for centuries in Asia and North America. Although this herbal medicine has been used for several medical conditions, it is not studied completely. Ginseng is of two basic types – Korean ginseng and American ginseng – and each have specific...

• What Should I Know About Bruises?

  A bruise is a skin injury in which the color of the skin changes due to the breakage of blood vessels under the skin. The affected skin becomes blue or black in color, as blood accumulates just under the surface of the skin, resulting in a raised area or bump. These bumps are painful and may take a...

• Lightheadedness

  What is lightheadedness?Lightheadedness or feeling faint may not always be a cause for concern. However, it may also indicate an underlying health problem and can increase the risk of falling and fall-related injuries. If you feel lightheaded, drink water or fluids containing electrolytes and take...

• What is P90X System?

  P90X system is an extreme home fitness training program that claims to give you a lean and fab body at the end of a 90 day session. The training is provided through a 12-DVD set video program that features workouts for specific parts of the body. The program asks for six to seven days of regular one...

• Stretching Before Running Does Not Prevent or Cause Injury

  According to a new and interesting study stretching before running may not prevent or cause injury but switching the routine increases the risk of injury considerably. The results of the study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provided a surprise twist...