Dr. Fred Schiffman, an internist in Providence, RI, is skilled at diagnosing & treating a wide variety of illnesses & disorders in adult patients.
Yes, Dr. Fred J. Schiffman is accepting new patients at this office.
(401) 444-5088
593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903-4923
Dr. Fred Schiffman graduated from New York University School of Medicine.
Dr. Schiffman has one office in Rhode Island where he specializes in Internal Medicine, Hematology / Oncology and Oncology.
Dr. Schiffman works with one hundred and twelve doctors including Dr. Paul Botelho and Dr. Dragan Golijanin.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Schiffman specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. He may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
As a hematologist / oncologist in Rhode Island, Dr. Schiffman is capable of diagnosing and treating patients with blood-related disorders, malignancies, or cancers. Dr. Schiffman may treat a range of conditions ranging from the the common to the very rare and complex. As a result, Dr. Schiffman may provide care as part of a multidisciplinary team, working in conjunction with other specialists to ensure the highest possible standard of care.
As an oncologist, Dr. Schiffman is trained to diagnose and treat all types and forms of cancer. Dr. Schiffman may employ a variety of diagnostic tests such as biopsies, imaging tests, endoscopic tests and laboratory tests. He may offer treatment techniques such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy to combat the spread of cancer. Dr. Schiffman may also provide emotional and palliative care, ensuring patients experience the highest quality of life possible.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Schiffman, but only those who participate in Medicare.