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Steven Schechter, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Providence, RI, Miriam Hospital

StevenSchechterMDFACS, FASCRS

Colon & Rectal Surgery Providence, RI

Clinical Professor of Surgery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Interim Chief ,Division of Colorectal Surgery

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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 School
    Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1991
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutInternship, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 1988 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    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

Press Mentions

  • Colorectal Cancer up 20% for People Under 50: Brown Alpert Medical School Physician on Prevention
    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.M
    Newest Guidelines for Colorectal Screenings: Brown Alpert Medical School Expert LIVE at 4 P.MMarch 4th, 2020
  • March Is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
    March Is Colon Cancer Awareness MonthMarch 24th, 2017

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