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Richard Besdine, MD, Geriatrics, Riverside, RI

RichardBesdineMD

Geriatrics • Riverside, RI

Professor of Medicine, Chief of Geriatrics, Alpert Medical School of Brown University

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  • Office

    375 Wampanoag Trl
    Suite 102
    Riverside, RI 02915
    Phone+1 401-649-4010
    Fax+1 401-649-4011

Education & Training

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1965 - 1967
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1965

Certifications & Licensure

  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1986 - 2002
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • New Alzheimer’s Drug Appears to Slow Cognitive Decline but Is ‘Not a Breakthrough’
    New Alzheimer’s Drug Appears to Slow Cognitive Decline but Is ‘Not a Breakthrough’December 9th, 2022
  • How to Live Longer: Expert's Five Key Habits to Keep You ‘Healthy and Sharp' in Older Age
    How to Live Longer: Expert's Five Key Habits to Keep You ‘Healthy and Sharp' in Older AgeJune 20th, 2021
  • Don’t Want to Retire? Here’s How to Maintain a Fulfilling Career into Your 80s and Beyond
    Don’t Want to Retire? Here’s How to Maintain a Fulfilling Career into Your 80s and BeyondFebruary 12th, 2021
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