Phototherapy Program Information for Referring Providers

We appreciate serving the patients you refer to the phototherapy program at Rhode Island Hospital and pledge to continue the high quality of care that begins with you. Our program combines clinical expertise with the most advanced technologies to provide effective treatment for a large range of skin disorders.

Our expertly trained team is dedicated to improving the lives of your patients with personalized care plans to treat skin conditions including:

Atopic dermatitis
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Eczema
Granuloma Annulare
Hypersensitivity skin reaction
Hypopigmentation
Lichen planus
Morphea
Mycosis Fungoides
Pityriasis Lichenoid
Prurigo Nodularis
Pruritus
Psoriasis
Rash
Sclerodema
Vitiligo

Referrals

Our expertise and patient-centered approach set us apart. Each patient is assessed at each visit by a specially trained nurse to determine the treatment dose for that visit. Our nurses assess treatment dosage based on the patient’s skin type, medications and the regularity of their appointments and attendance. In addition, our staff will provide you with clinical updates every three months, so you are informed on your patient’s progress.

Referrals to our phototherapy department and treatment prescriptions are made by a dermatology provider. Patients referred to our program by other types of providers will first be seen by our medical director, Abar Qureshi, MD. Phototherapy is delivered for several seconds to several minutes per treatment, usually two to three times per week, depending on the patient and the diagnosis. Insurance authorizations for these treatments will be completed by our department.

Referral Instructions

To refer a patient to our program, please fax the following to 401-444-7410: