Services

Our group of pediatric epileptologists, led by director John N. Gaitanis, has extensive expertise in treating children with epilepsy, and they see outpatients in the child friendly environment of the Children's Neurodevelopmental Center (CNDC).

The Comprehensive Epilepsy Program (CEP) at Rhode Island Hospital treats patients with seizures and epilepsy through a multidisciplinary team approach, using the latest diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Our team of experts includes neurologists (epileptologists), neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neuropsychiatrists, neuroradiologists, and specialized nursing and technical teams, who work together to provide integrated, expert care that is unique in our region.

Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist

Dr. Duyu Nie, MD, PhD is a board-certified pediatric neurologist and board-eligible epileptologist. 

Dr. Nie completed a combined residency training in both pediatrics and neurology at Tufts Medical Center. He completed a one-year fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology/epilepsy at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH).

Dr. Nie is an active member of the American Epilepsy Society (AES), the Child Neurology Society (CNS), the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS), the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) and the Rhode Island Medical Society.

Lifespan Physician Group, Inc., Primary Care, Tiverton has been providing comprehensive medical care for children, parents and grandparents since 1984 and offers a knowledgeable and compassionate staff to provide complete care for you and your entire family. Additional locations in Newport and Jamestown.

Liza Famador, MD

Kristin M Fielding, MD

Camille Montes, MD

Faridah Tanya Rodriguez, MD

Sami Assad, MD

David Gorelick, MD

Archen Krupadev, MD

Stephanie T. Maryeski, MD 

Melvin M. Philip, MD

• Diagnosis and treatment of major and minor illnesses
• Annual check-ups and physical exams
• Management of chronic illness
• Immunizations
• Minor surgery and minor emergencies
• Preventive screenings
• Coordination of specialty care

The Jamestown Family Practice has been providing comprehensive medical care for children, parents, and grandparents since 1984 and offers a knowledgeable and compassionate staff to provide complete care for you and your entire family.

Newport Hospital Primary Care Services are offered at three convenient locations in Newport, Tiverton and Jamestown. If you are searching for a new primary care physician please call 401-606-4727 

Grace Stephan, MD

Kenneth Wells, MD