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.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
Spine
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Shiqiang "Chris" Tian, MD who specializes in treating headache, spinal, musculoskeletal, post-surgical, neuropathic, cancer, and visceral pain.
Dr. Tian - 401-330-1450
Mon - Fri / 8:00AM - 5:00PM
1 Kettle Point Ave.
East Providence, RI 02914
1598 South County Trail, Suite 101
East Greenwich, RI 02818
1524 Atwood Ave, Suite 140
Johnston, RI 02919
Julie is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner, nationally accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She works alongside Dr. Tian where she specializes in the evaluation and conservative management of spine conditions. Julie began her nursing career by earning her associate degree in nursing from the Community College of Rhode Island. She continued her education at the University of Rhode Island, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and later earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. Her early professional experience includes serving on the Infectious Disease team at Thundermist Health Center, providing care to patients living with HIV, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, and other infectious diseases. She later advanced into a leadership position, overseeing the Family Medicine Practice and managing residency programs for Family Nurse Practitioners and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. Prior to joining University Orthopedics, Julie worked as a nurse case manager at the Rhode Island School of Design’s Student Health Clinic, supporting the health and wellness of a diverse student population.
Masters of Science
Nursing