Providence RI
Joined November 2012
🎃 Pumpkins are good for your gut, too! Packed with fiber, antioxidants & vitamin A, pumpkin can support healthy digestion. 💛 Enjoy a seasonal favorite! #UniversityGastroenterology #GutHealth #PumpkinSeason
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💕 Pink Friday at University Gastroenterology & University Endoscopy Group! We wore pink today in memory of our colleague Katie and in honor of all those impacted by breast cancer. We remember, support, and celebrate together. 💗 #PinkFriday #BreastCancerAwareness
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🎃 Halloween is only a week away! 👻 Join the #TealPumpkinProject to help make Halloween inclusive for children with food allergies and special diets. 💙 Offer non-food treats like stickers, glow sticks, small toys or bubbles! #FoodAllergyAwareness #InclusiveHalloween
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🩺 Happy Medical Assistants Recognition Day! University Gastroenterology thanks our medical assistants for supporting our providers, helping visits run smoothly & delivering compassionate care to our digestive health patients. We appreciate all you do! 👏 #UGI #MedicalAssistants
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Learning, connecting & a little “family” time in Nashville! Our UGI team attended the @AmCollegeGastro Annual Scientific Meeting to explore the latest in digestive health care & bring new knowledge back to our patients. Thank you @SurgeryPartners for hosting a wonderful dinner!
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Your gut health plays an important role in overall well-being. 🩺 Learn what common gastrointestinal symptoms may reveal about your digestive health in this @nytimes article. Read more: nytimes.com/2026/09/28/well/… #UniversityGastroenterology #GutHealth
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💙 Happy Physician Assistant Week! We’re celebrating the incredible PAs at University Gastroenterology who provide expert, compassionate care every day. Thank you for all you do for our patients! 👏 #PAWeek #UniversityGastroenterology
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💚 October is Liver Disease Awareness Month. Know your risk factors: heavy alcohol use, obesity, hepatitis, smoking and family history. If you’re at risk, talk to your healthcare provider about screening. Know your risk. Get screened. #LiverDiseaseAwarenessMonth
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Rhode Island native Dr. George Hanna has come home to practice gastroenterology at @UniversityGI, with a particular interest in liver disease. Read his story and journey back to Rhode Island in Health News RI: healthnewsri.com/rhode-islan… @GI_Alliance
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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Did you know there’s a connection between breast and pancreatic cancer? Inherited BRCA1 & BRCA2 mutations can increase the risk of both. Genetic testing can help identify increased risk & guide personalized screening & care.
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Don’t underestimate the power of movement for your digestive health! Regular exercise can help reduce constipation & bloating, improve gut motility & digestion, boost circulation to GI organs & lower the risk of colon cancer & diverticulosis. #DigestiveHealth #WomensHealth
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Dr. Nuwan Perera is proudly representing UGI & GI Alliance at this week’s DHPA meeting! We’re proud to have Dr. Perera engaging with GI leaders from across the country & helping advance the future of digestive health. #UGI #GIAlliance #DHPA #Gastroenterology @DHPAnews
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Wishing all who observe Yom Kippur a meaningful and peaceful day of reflection, remembrance and renewal. 💙 #YomKippur #UniversityGastroenterology
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💙 Happy APP Week! Today, University Gastroenterology celebrates our incredible Advanced Practice Providers for their expertise, compassion, and dedication to our patients. We’re grateful for all they do to make a difference every day! 👏💙
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💙 This Women in Medicine Month, University Gastroenterology celebrates the women physicians, APPs, nurses and healthcare professionals who lead with knowledge, compassion and dedication. Thank you for all you do for our patients and our community! #WomenInMedicine #UGI
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💙 On Celiac Awareness Day, University Gastroenterology is raising awareness of celiac disease, an autoimmune condition in which gluten can damage the small intestine. Let’s promote understanding and better digestive health. #CeliacAwarenessDay #CeliacDisease #UGI
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Happy Labor Day from University Gastroenterology! Our offices will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of the holiday. We’ll reopen with normal hours Tuesday, September 8. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day! #LaborDay
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💙 We recently graduated our final cohort of the year, wrapping up UGI’s Summer Internship! Thank you to Yvette Boakye (URI ’29) for her dedication and interest in healthcare, and to our physicians, APPs and staff for sharing their expertise and mentorship. #UGI
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Could ongoing digestive symptoms be signs of Crohn’s disease? UGI’s Dr. William Chen shares the symptoms to watch for, including lesser-known signs, and why persistent or worsening symptoms shouldn’t be ignored. Read more: oshihealth.com/undiagnosed-c… @OshiHealth
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Your liver works hard every day. 🩺 A recent New York Times article shares practical tips for supporting liver health and protecting this vital organ. Read more: nytimes.com/2026/07/23/well/… #LiverHealth
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