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J Russell Corcoran, MD, Geriatrics, Wakefield, RI

J RussellCorcoranMD

Geriatrics Wakefield, RI

Medical Acupuncturist

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  • Office

    24 Salt Pond Road
    Suite E1
    Wakefield, RI 02879
    Phone+1 401-561-6166

Summary

  • J Russell Corcoran, MD, is a geriatric specialist based in Wakefield, RI. He completed his internal medicine residency at Brown University from 1982 to 1985, following his graduation from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1982. He previously served as the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs at South County Hospital from 2014-2018. His recognitions include the Physician Practice Connections and Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Programs from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, as well as the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from eClinicalWorks EHR, all awarded between 2011 and 2013.

    Dr Corcoran was Medical Director of the Health Hope home hospice team from 2018 to June 2024.He has practiced Medical Acupuncture since 1999 and practices in Wakefield at Narragansett Bay Medical Acupuncture,LLC(401-561-6166).Dr. Corcoran is on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture.

Education & Training

  • Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health
    Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthResidency, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1985
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Geriatrics
    ABIMGeriatrics
  • Hospice Medical Director certified
    American Academy of Hospice Medical DirectorsHospice Medical Director certified

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2013
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2011-2013

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow
  • American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
    Board of Directors
  • Rhode Island Medical Society
    Member
  • American Academy of Hospice Medical Directors
    Member