Dr. Richard W. Besdine, MD

(Dr. Richard Besdine, MD)

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Professional interests include: elder care

110 Lockwood Street 438
Providence, RI 02904

(401) 444-5248

Dr. Richard W. Besdine, MD is an internist in Providence, RI specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and geriatrics (elderly care). He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Richard W. Besdine, MD is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Brown University Health and Rhode Island Hospital (RIH).

Office Locations

Rhode Island Hospital (RIH)

110 Lockwood Street 438
Providence, RI 02904

(401) 444-5248

(401) 444-3397

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Rhode Island Hospital (RIH)

375 Wampanoag Trail Suite 102
East Providence, RI 02915

(401) 649-4010

(401) 649-4011

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375 Wampanoag Trail Suite 102
Riverside, RI 02915

(401) 649-4010

(401) 649-4011

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Richard Besdine, director of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and professor of medicine, health services policy and practice, has worked with Hollmann for more than 30 years...”—"Chief Medical Officer for Brown Medicine recently elected as President of the American Geriatrics Society", The Brown Daily Herald, September 2021

“Dr. Richard Besdine, a former director of geriatrics and palliative medicine at Brown University, and his wife, Terrie Wetle, the founding dean of the universitys School of Public Health, are...”—"Opinion: COVID 'pods' help ward off isolation", The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , November 2020

“Over the past month, Dr. Richard Besdine and his wife have been discussing whether to see family and friends indoors this fall and winter.”—"Seniors are forming pandemic pods to ward off winter isolation (and you can, too)", CNN, October 2020

Education & Training

Dr. Richard W. Besdine, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He has a state license in Rhode Island.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Licensed In: Rhode Island

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard W. Besdine, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Miriam Hospital

Brown University Health

Rhode Island Hospital (RIH)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard W. Besdine, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$4,440 NON-PRODUCT $1,480	$2,960
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.	$215 NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $108	C DIFFICILE $108
Stryker Corporation	$81 T2 $81

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,440
Food and Beverage	$297

Biography

Dr. Richard Besdine sees patients in Riverside, RI. His medical specialties are general practice and geriatrics (elderly care). Dr. Besdine has obtained a license to practice in Rhode Island.