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Office
208 Collyer Street, Suite 301A
Providence, RI 02904Phone+1 401-725-4888Fax+1 401-725-3336
Summary
- Dr. Steven Schechter is a colorectal surgeon in Pawtucket, RI and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Miriam Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, and Rhode Island Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and has been in practice 32 years. He is experienced in colonoscopy, anorectal surgery, and laparoscopic colectomy.
Education & Training
- Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1991 - 1992
- Brown UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1991
- University of ConnecticutInternship, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
- RI State Medical License 1988 - 2026
- MA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
- NJ State Medical License 1991 - 1992
- American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- fellow (FASCRS) American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- President New England Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, 2019-2022
- Vice President New England Society Of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, 2015-2018
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Expert Commentary on Anal Condyloma and Human Papillomavirus: Recognition, Treatment, and Prevention.Steven Schechter
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum. 2024-04-01 - An Incidental Appendix Cystadenoma in a 47-Year-Old Male.Winston McCormick, Yigit Baykara, Jessica Yoon, Steven Schechter
Rhode Island Medical Journal. 2021-11-01 - 25 citationsColon and rectal surgery surgical site infection reduction bundle: To improve is to change.Sook C. Hoang, Adam Klipfel, Leslie Roth, Mathew Vrees, Steven Schechter
American Journal of Surgery. 2019-01-01
Press Mentions
- Colorectal Cancer up 20% for People Under 50: Brown Alpert Medical School Physician on PreventionMarch 6th, 2020
- Newest Guidelines for Colorectal Screenings: Brown Alpert Medical School Expert LIVE at 4 P.MMarch 4th, 2020
- March Is Colon Cancer Awareness MonthMarch 24th, 2017
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