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Paul Ruggieri, MD, General Surgery, Fall River, MA

Paul A Ruggieri MD

Endocrine, Minimally Invasive Surgery


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  • 289 Pleasant Street, Building 46th FloorFall River, MA 02721

  • Phone+1 508-567-0463

  • Fax+1 508-676-0932

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Summary

  • Dr. Paul Ruggieri is a general surgeon based in Fall River, MA, with subspecialties in endocrine and minimally invasive surgery. He completed his residency in surgery at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium after graduating from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He is currently a Staff Surgeon at Brown University Health/St. Annes Hospital and has been with Saint Anne's Hospital since 1999. Dr. Ruggieri is experienced in minimally invasive, thyroid, parathyroid, endocrine pancreatic, and adrenal surgeries. He has published several works, including the book "Confessions of a Surgeon: A Deeper Cut," and has written articles for Op-Med. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2001 - 2024
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1995 - 2000
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1992 - 1995
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

Books/Book Chapters

Authored Content

  • The Failing of the Physical ExamSeptember 2020
  • When Patients Ask: 'What Would You Do?'January 2020
  • What I Learn Every Time I Don't Pick up the ScalpelJanuary 2020
  • Why the Term ‘Defensive Medicine’ Is MisguidedAugust 2018
  • Why the Term ‘Defensive Medicine’ Is MisguidedAugust 2018
  • See One, Do One, Have OneJuly 2018
  • See One, Do One, Have OneJuly 2018
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Press Mentions

  • The Failing of the Physical Exam
    The Failing of the Physical ExamSeptember 10th, 2020
  • Why the Term ‘Defensive Medicine’ Is Misguided
    Why the Term ‘Defensive Medicine’ Is MisguidedAugust 17th, 2018
  • See One, Do One, Have One
    See One, Do One, Have OneJuly 31st, 2018
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