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Physicians across Rhode Island name their picks for the state's best specialists.
Photography by Patrick O'Connor
It’s no secret the physician reimbursement rate in Rhode Island is amongst the lowest in the country. Despite the low payback compared to our neighbors to the north and south, our doctors stay; so in a survey sent to thousands of the state’s licensed physicians, we asked them why. Their answers? Family, first-rate patients, an invaluable support staff, a love for Rhode Island.
The doctors were also asked to name the specialist they’d choose if a family member or friend had a medical problem. We’ve compiled the names that appeared most frequently on our survey: 161 of the state’s finest doctors, as voted by their peers.
In addition to our venerable list of Top Docs, in this issue we also explore cases in which the weary seek, and gain, relief from our medical community.
“A State of Hope” takes a look at five patients faced with bleak diagnoses who were able to recover.
In “The Secret Disorder,” we draw Body Dysmorphic Disorder, a condition characterized by obsessions over minor or imagined flaws, out from the shadows.
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Database is useless and holds no info
I spent $2 for nothing it only tells you the Dr name and hospital, what a racket you got going!
I went to one of the gastroenterology "top docs" and "due to" questions regarding a potentially life threatening liver disease, gathered no pertinent information, even though said doc was practicing for twenty or more years. I can not understand why other physicians voted him in unless it was a practical joke for the insiders.
I already purchased top Doc of 2012,but, lost the print out.
It's a popularity contest...doctors vote for doctors. I'm in the med community and that's how the vote goes.
Just search "Top docs Lifespan" or "Top docs Kent County" and you will find sites bragging about their docs that are FREE. Save your money.