
Dr. Abena A. Addo MD
Internist
62 Broadway Newport RI, 02840About
Dr. Abena Addo is an internist practicing in Newport, RI. Dr. Addo specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Addo provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ of Ghana, Med Sch, Accra, Ghana 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Dr. Christopher S Joncas MD203 PLYMOUTH AVE STE 701 FALL RIVER MA 02721
- Mrs. Olga V Tverskaya M.D.712 Oaklawn Ave Cranston RI 02920
- Dr. Christine Egan Metzing MD413 Meadow Lane Middletown DE 19709
- Dr. James Vincent Quinn M.D.829 S Main St Fall River MA 02724
- Dr. Christine A Will M.D.531 FAUNCE CORNER RD NORTH DARTMOUTH MA 02747
Nearest Hospitals
SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITALl
795 MIDDLE STREET FALL RIVER MA 2721NEWPORT HOSPITALl
FRIENDSHIP STREET NEWPORT RI 2840SOUTH COUNTY HOSPITAL INCl
100 KENYON AVE WAKEFIELD RI 2879SAINT ANNE'S HOSPITALl
795 MIDDLE STREET FALL RIVER MA 2721