Surgical Specialties

Brown University Health Surgical Services provides world class surgical care to the people of southern New England and beyond. Our specialists are fellowship trained and provide surgical services across the age spectrum using the most advanced surgical technology and techniques. They are nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise.

Our Multidisciplinary Approach

Our more than 125 surgeons offer 26 specialized consulting, diagnostic, and therapeutic services. We practice a multidisciplinary approach to surgical care with a team that includes:

  • Surgeons perform surgical procedures and provide pre-pre and post-surgical follow-up care
  • Anesthesiologists manage anesthesia and pain control
  • Radiologists interpret imaging (CT, MRI, X-rays)
  • Pathologists analyze tissue samples
  • Oncologists for cancer-related surgeries
  • Advanced practice providers and nurses provide essential patient care across every stage of treatment, from diagnosis to recovery
  • Rehabilitation therapists help patients recover function, strength, and independence after surgery
  • Nutritionists provide coordinated care, both in the hospital and at home, for patients with complex nutritional needs
  • Social workers support surgical patients beyond the operating room, focusing on emotional, social, and practical needs that affect recovery

A multidisciplinary approach improves patent care by:

  • Providing multiple expert perspectives - each specialist contributes insights tailored to the patient’s condition.
  • Personalizing treatment plans
  • Reducing complications, lowering risks, and improving outcomes
     

Surgical Specialties

Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

If you are an adolescent struggling with excess weight, we can help. There are weight management options and surgical pathways. 

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Rhode Island Burn Center Physicians

Burn Care

The Rhode Island Burn Center employs trained professionals and advanced technology to provide superior care to each patient.

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Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgery at the Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart.
 

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Bariatric Surgery Patient Posing With Arm Up in Front of Ivy Wall

Center for Medical and Surgical Weight Loss

Identify the weight loss program that’s most effective and appropriate for your individual needs. 

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Colorectal Surgery Physician Examining Scans

Colorectal Surgery

The colorectal surgery team offers expertise in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the anus, colon and rectum.

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Endocrine Surgery in progress

Endocrine Surgery

Endocrine surgery specializes in the operative management of diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and endocrine pancreas. 

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Fetal Surgery

Our program combines the expertise of hundreds of specialists to offer the full spectrum of fetal and maternal care in a seamless experience.

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General Surgeon

General and Gastrointestinal Surgery

The department of surgery provides state-of-the-art general and gastrointestinal surgical services for inpatients and outpatients.
 

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Neurosurgery doctor

Neurosurgery

The department of neurosurgery offers patient-focused, state-of-the-art clinical care in highly-equipped and modern facilities.

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Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic physicians provide diagnostic, medical and surgical treatment for injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

 

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Otolaryngology

Brown University Health’s ear, nose, and throat specialists provide comprehensive medical and surgical services.

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Pediatric Surgery patient and doctor

Pediatric Surgery

Providing unborn children, infants and children through age 21 with the very best pediatric surgical care.
 

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Plastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgery

Brown University Health’s plastic surgery physicians are experts in their specialty areas and provide a large variety of surgical options for patients. 
 

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Thoracic Surgery Elderly Patient

Thoracic Surgery

Brown University Health’s thoracic surgery program treats a diverse set of conditions of the thoracic (chest.)

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Transfusion Free Medicine Family

Transfusion-Free Medicine and Surgery

Transfusion-free medicine and surgery is a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

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Transplant Surgery patients elderly couple

Transplant Surgery

The Transplant Center at Rhode Island Hospital has become recognized as one of the most advanced in New England.
 

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Trauma Surgery

Rhode Island Hospital serves as the Level I Trauma Center for the southeastern New England region.

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Urology

Brown University Health specialists provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care to patients.

 

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vascular surgery

Vascular Surgery

Our nationally recognized team of specialists offers management and treatment of vascular problems.

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