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.
Elizabeth Welch is a board-certified nurse practitioner working in the Adult Joint Reconstruction Division and Spine Division.
Phone: 401-443-4222
Fax: 401-270-3143
1598 South County Trail, Suite 101
East Greenwich, RI 02818
1 Kettle Point Ave.
East Providence, RI 02914
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Eric M. Cohen, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult joint reconstruction at University Orthopedics. A nationally recognized expert in joint replacement, Dr. Cohen focuses on minimally invasive total hip and knee replacements and rapid recovery protocols. His clinical expertise includes same day joint replacement, direct anterior total hip replacements, partial and total knee replacements, and complex joint revision surgeries.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Cohen serves as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He is also the Director of the Miriam Total Joint Center and the Co-Fellowship Director of the Adult Reconstruction Fellowship.
Dr. Cohen graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee, graduating at the top of his class and earning induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Brown University, followed by two years of specialized fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma and Adult Reconstruction.
An active researcher and international lecturer, Dr. Cohen investigates anterior hip replacement techniques, revision surgery, and factors to improve patient outcomes. He has traveled nationally to study surgical innovations and volunteer his medical expertise. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and the Orthopedic Research Society (ORS).
Dr. Cohen sees patients at multiple University Orthopedics locations in Rhode Island and operates at The Miriam Hospital and East Bay Surgery Center.
Trauma and Adult Reconstruction fellowship at Brown University
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University of Tennessee-Chattanooga