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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

Dr. Richard 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 Besdine, MD is affiliated with Brown University Health.

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Office Locations

Address:

110 Lockwood Street 438
Providence, RI 02904

Address:

375 Wampanoag Trail Suite 102
East Providence, RI 02915

Address:

375 Wampanoag Trail Suite 102
Riverside, RI 02915

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
“Over the past month, Dr. Richard Besdine and his wife have been discussing whether to see family and friends indoors this fall and winter.”—"Surviving winter in a bubble: Seniors form COVID pods to ward off isolation during cold", Austin American-Statesman, November 2020
“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

Education & Training

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

Brown University Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard 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's specialty is geriatrics (elderly care). His clinical interests include elder care. Dr. Besdine is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Brown University Health.

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