University Orthopedics offers same-day walk-in appointments at two of our convenient OrthoDIRECT locations, East Greenwich and East Providence.
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Physician Assistant
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Dr. Bassel Diebo treats all spine disorders and scoliosis conditions across adolescence and adulthood
Dr. Diebo - (401) 443-4270
Mon - Thur / 7:30AM - 4:00PM
Fri -
7:30AM - 2:00PM
1 Kettle Point Ave.
East Providence, RI 02914
1598 South County Trail, Suite 101
East Greenwich, RI 02818
2138 Mendon Road, Suite 302
Cumberland, RI 02864
Luis Pereira is a physician assistant (PA) specializing in acute and chronic conditions of the spine while working collaboratively with Bassel Diebo, MD. He completes the initial patient evaluation, orders and interprets diagnostic imaging, prescribes medications, and provides pre and post-operative care. He works independently seeing patients in clinic and assists Dr. Diebo in the operating room. Luis is bilingual in Portuguese and sees patients at the East Providence, East Greenwich, and Cumberland offices.
Luis is a native Rhode Islander. He grew up in Cumberland and completed his undergraduate studies at Rhode Island College. He earned his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Saint Joseph and is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Before his career as a PA, Luis worked as a radiologic technologist in operative and non-operative orthopedic spine cases. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, golfing, and winemaking.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Bachelor of Science in Biology
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)