University Orthopedics offers same-day walk-in appointments at two of our convenient OrthoDIRECT locations, East Greenwich and East Providence.
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At OrthoDIRECT, our goal is to provide prompt, high-quality orthopedic care when you need it most. While we do our best to see every patient as quickly as possible, there may be times when we reach capacity. During these busy periods, wait times may be longer than usual, and we may need to prioritize patients based on the urgency of their condition. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to care for everyone as efficiently and safely as possible.
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 401-799-5002 #2
tcordeiro@uoi.com
Surgical Coordinator
Phone: 401-799-5002 #3
lbouchard@uoi.com
Billing Specialist
Phone: 401-457-1500 #12194
mmedeiros@uoi.com
(401) 799-5002
Fax: (401) 490-0122
Mon - Fri / 8:00AM - 5:00PM
725 Reservoir Ave, Suite 101
Cranston, RI 02910
As I am planning for my retirement from my practice of orthopedic surgery and hand surgery, my first priority is to let you, my patients, know that I will be retiring May 15, 2025. I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me for your medical care, and for having the opportunity to share in your challenges and successes over the last 38 years. I have had the wonderful opportunity to work alongside an exceptional team of physicians and staff—first at Orthopaedic Associates and, more recently, at University Orthopedics.
Although I will be leaving, Dr. Matt Akelman will be stepping into this role and will begin seeing patients at our Cranston and Cumberland offices in October 2025. Dr. Akelman is well trained in hand surgery, joining us from Duke University, where he is completing his hand surgery fellowship. In the interim, other members of the University Orthopedics Hand Surgery Department are available to assist with any hand and upper extremity issues. To schedule an appointment, or to request a copy of your medical records, please call (401)799-5002
During this transition, I will miss the daily interactions with you as patients, but I am excited to embark on this next chapter ahead. My best wishes for your continued health in the coming year.
Sincerely,
Gregory Austin, M.D.
Hand Surgery
Tufts University/ New England Baptist Hospital , Boston, MA
General Surgery Internship: Elizabeth’s Hospital of Boston, Boston, MA
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency:Tufts University/ New England Medical Center, Boston, MA
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ
National Board of Medical Examiners
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Added Qualification in Hand Surgery
Licensed in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
New England Hand Society
Rhode Island Orthopaedic Society
Rhode Island Medical Society
New England Orthopaedic Society
American Medical Association
Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Division Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Fatima Hospital (Former)
President – RI Orthopaedic Society (Former)
Board Member – Resolutions committee, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Former)
Clinical Instructor in Department of Orthopedics, Tufts University Medical School, Boston, MA (Former)
Clinical Instructor in Department of Orthopedics, Brown University Medical School, Providence, RI (Former)
Clinical Instructor in Department of Family Medicine, Brown University Medical School, Providence, RI (Former)
Chief Resident for Orthopaedics Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA (Former)
Award Recipient – “Top Doctor” by “Rhode Island Monthly” Magazine for Orthopedic Surgery
Roger Williams Medical Center
St. Joseph Hospital – Our Lady of Fatima
University Orthopedics in Providence, Rhode Island, is a regional referral center for patients with back and neck pain, joint pain, sports medicine problems, shoulder pain, hand problems, hip and knee pain, and foot and ankle injury. University Orthopedics utilizes fellowship-trained, sub-specialized physicians to treat a variety of orthopedic problems.
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