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Dr. Alan Epstein, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Dr. Alan Epstein, MD
4.2 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Alan Epstein, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, RI.
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Dr. Alan Epstein, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Providence, RI
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Alan Epstein, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, RI.

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Dr. Alan Epstein, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, RI and has 39 years experience. They graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.They currently practice at Tom Allen,Licsw and are affiliated with Roger Williams Medical Center. Dr. Epstein has experience treating conditions like Ulcerative Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Epstein received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Epstein is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Reflux Esophagitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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Celiac Disease
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Copper Metabolism Disorders
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Roger Williams Medical Center
    825 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 456-2000
  2. 2 Open Door Health
    7 Central St, Providence, RI 02907
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 648-4700
  3. 3 Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
    50 Maude St, Providence, RI 02908
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4.2
Based on 15 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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May 18, 2022
Too many doctors evaluate patients and compartmentalize their illnesses, then they are put into a "box" and all treated the same. I did not feel that I was treated this way by Dr. Epstein nor his office staff!
Carole G. — May 18, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1986
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Hospital
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Epstein, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Epstein's profile.

Dr. Epstein frequently treats the following conditions: Ulcerative Colitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alan Epstein, MD is affiliated with Roger Williams Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alan Epstein, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Roger Williams Medical Center

    825 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI