Gastroenterologist Returns to Hometown Roots to Join Practice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 20, 2018
University Gastroenterology Welcomes Elizabeth Decker, DO to Expanding Practice
Providence,
RI - University Gastroenterology (UGI) announced that Elizabeth Decker,
DO has joined the practice. Dr. Decker is fellowship-trained in
gastroenterology and board-certified in internal medicine. In joining
UGI, Dr. Decker will contribute to the group’s mission to provide
cutting-edge care to their community of patients.
Dr.
Decker received her undergraduate degree from the University of Rhode
Island, before earning her medical degree from the University of New
England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. She trained in
Internal Medicine at St. Petersburg General Hospital and Sacred Heart
Hospital in Florida, then returned to Rhode Island to pursue her
specialty training in Gastroenterology at Kent Hospital. "Coming back
to Rhode Island has always been a long-term goal for me.
I still have a lot of extended family and friends here, so it was
important to have the support system in place. I feel that University
Gastroenterology adopts the same philosophy. They are invested
professionally as well as personally in ensuring that there is a
supportive working environment,” said Decker.
President
of University Gastroenterology, Dr. Eric Berthiaume stated: “We are
thrilled to welcome Dr. Decker to the UGI family. We have worked
closely with her through her fellowship where she has proven to be an
excellent physician and will be a valuable member of our group.”
Dr.
Decker’s employment with UGI will become effective January 7, 2019. The
East Greenwich office will be her primary location where she is
currently accepting new patients. Dr. Decker will be on staff at Kent
Hospital in Warwick where she will continue to be involved in the Kent
Gastroenterology Fellowship as a teaching attending. Dr. Decker is a
native of Rhode Island and currently resides in Exeter, RI with her
husband and their two sons.
About University Gastroenterology
University
Gastroenterology is a 24-member single specialty group providing
patient friendly, cutting-edge care for diseases of the liver and
gastrointestinal tract. Our doctors are regionally recognized for their
expertise in general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease, liver
disease, and therapeutic endoscopy. Our group has major campuses in
Providence, East Greenwich, and Portsmouth. Each campus houses a
state-of-the-art ambulatory Endoscopy Center that provides a caring and
cost-effective environment, as well as an in-office Pathology Center.
Our group also provides inpatient consultative services at Rhode Island
Hospital, Miriam Hospital, Kent County Hospital, Newport Hospital, and
Roger Williams Hospital. Referrals are welcome.
For more information on University Gastroenterology visit: www.universitygi.com.
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