University Orthopedics offers same-day walk-in appointments at our three convenient OrthoDIRECT locations, East Greenwich, East Providence and Mansfield.
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Orthopedics & Spine
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Dr. Bica is board certified in Family Medicine with a certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine.
Sports Medicine
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Dr. Salko specializes in primary care sports medicine and interventional pain management utilizing ultrasound, fluoroscopy and other non-invasive modalities.
OrthoDIRECT – 401-443-4100
Dr. Salko – 401-402-1043
Dr. Bica - 401-402-1063
Mon - Fri / 8:00AM - 5:00PM
1598 South County Trail, Suite 101
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Kristen Palumbo, PA-C is a physician assistant at Ortho Direct, East Greenwich location. She works closely with sports medicine physicians, Dr. Philip Salko and Dr. David Bica, seeing patient’s in the office setting. She focuses on providing acute care for various orthopedic problems and injuries. She is a board-certified Physician Assistant through the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Kristen attended Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut where she earned her undergraduate degree in General Health Science Studies. She then completed her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She is an active member of American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). Kristen Joined University Orthopedics in 2017.
Kristen sees patients at OrthoDIRECT East Greenwich.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Bachelor of Science