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Doreen Wiggins, MD, General Surgery, Providence, RI

DoreenWigginsMD

General Surgery Providence, RI

Breast

University Surgical Associates

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  • Office

    2 Dudley St
    Ste 470
    Providence, RI 02905
    Phone+1 401-272-1800
    Fax+1 401-868-2314

Education & Training

  • City Of Hope
    City Of HopeGraduate, Intensive Cancer Genetics Program, 2009 - 2010
  • City of Hope
    City of HopeFellowship, Cancer Risk Assessment, 2009
  • Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown University
    Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown UniversityFellowship, Breast Surgical Oncology, 2003 - 2004
  • Brown University School of Medicine
    Brown University School of MedicineFellowship, Breast Disease Fellowship, SSO, 2003 - 2004
  • Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown University
    Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown UniversityResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1988 - 1992
  • The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 1988
  • University of Rhode Island
    University of Rhode IslandB.A., Chemistry and Biology, Minor in Biology, Graduated with Distinction, 1980 - 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 1991 - 2026
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification All in One EMR, Medstreaming, 2013
  • Resident Teaching Excellence Award Brown University, 2009, 2011
  • Top Doctor in Obstetrics RI Monthly Magazine, 2007
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Study: Prophylactic Oophorectomy May Increase Mortality in Some Patients at Average Risk of Ovarian Cancer.  
    Wiggins DL, Oncology Times, 12/25/2006
  • “Leaving Minnesota”  
    Wiggins DL, Creative Juices, 2/1/2001
  • The Female Athlete.  
    Wiggins DL, Wiggins ME, Clin Sports Med, 1/1/1997
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Breast Cancer Survivorship
    Wiggins D, Newport Library, Newport, MA, 9/1/2012
  • Rajashree Choudhury Guide to Pregnancy
    Wiggins D, Kripalu, Lenox, MA, Sep 2011, Sep 2012, 9/1/2012
  • Correlation Between Preoperative T1 Breast Cancer Staging and Final Pathology.
    Gass JS, Wiggins DL, Dizon DS, ASCO 2011 Breast Cancer Symposium (Sep 8-10, 2011), 9/8/2011
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Lectures

  • “Understanding the Implications of Stage”, “Sexuality, Intimacy & Fertility”, “Medico-Legal Concerns of Breast Cancer”, “Breast Cancer & Pregnancy” 
    55th Annual Clinical Meeting/American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists in San Diego, CA, May - 5/1/2008
  • “The Screening and Management of Breast Cancer” 
    3rd Year Medical Student Lecture, Women & Infants Hospital, Providence, RI. May 7, 2004, Jun 16, 20 - 5/1/2007
  • Female Sexuality 
    Core Clerkship Ob/Gyn Resident Training Lecture, WIH - 2/1/2006
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Other

  • RI Monthly Top Docs. Dr. Wiggins was named one of the “top docs for women” in obstetrics in the May issue of Rhode Island Monthly 
    Wiggins D
    TV Interview with Barbara Morse from Channel 10 - 4/1/2007
  • WIH Center for Sexuality, Intimacy and Fertility 
    Wiggins D
    Channel 10 Interviews with Barbara Morse - 3/1/2006
  • Johnny Damon Fundraiser, Friends Way, & Women’s Oncology 
    Wiggins D
    Channel 10 Interview by Barbara Morse - 1/21/2005
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Press Mentions

  • Five Questions with: Dr. Doreen Wiggins
    Five Questions with: Dr. Doreen WigginsJune 7th, 2019

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