Brown University Health
Dialysis • East Providence, RI • Since 1994 • 2 (Providence and East Providence) locations
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
The Brown University Health network (formerly Lifespan) is a nonprofit, Providence-based health system established in 1994. It includes teaching hospitals associated with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (Rhode Island Hospital with Hasbro Children’s, The Miriam Hospital, Bradley Hospital), Newport Hospital, Saint Anne’s Hospital, and Morton Hospital; as well as Gateway Healthcare and Brown Health Medical Group. The system operates Rhode Island’s largest community behavioral health provider and the largest multi-specialty practice in the state. It encompasses facilities across Providence and nearby regions, offering a broad range of health services. For facilities-specific information in East Providence, you may refer to the Brown Health/ Lifespan network’s facility listings or contact Brown Health directly.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours for the outpatient dialysis center?
The page notes the Outpatient Dialysis Center at 117 Chapman Street in Providence, along with a new East Providence facility, are open nights and weekends to accommodate patient schedules.
Photos
Photos published by Brown University Health showing the dialysis practice in East Providence, RI.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Brown Physician Patient Center): 3.9/5 stars (25 reviews)
- Birdeye (Brown Medicine Travel Clinic): 2.6/5 stars (40 reviews)
- Birdeye (Lifespan Laboratories): 4.1/5 stars (21 reviews)
Patients praise
- Praise for individual physicians, nurses, and clinicians for being professional, kind, and knowledgeable
- Efficient and positive experiences with certain specific services like infusions, lab work, and imaging
- Modern facilities with clean environments and ample parking
- Availability of same-day sick visits and comprehensive primary care services
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching the offices via phone (unanswered calls, long wait times, being disconnected)
- Issues with appointment scheduling, cancellations, and long wait times for new patient appointments
- Lack of responsiveness regarding referrals and follow-ups
- Complaints about administrative processes and insurance acceptance policies
"I had the best care by the nurses especially Wendy during my infusion there. She was calm, comforting and extremely knowledgeable..."
- Patient Review (Brown Physician Patient Center)"communicating with this practice is a nightmare. no one answers the phone after 9am... my doctor is great. everything else sucks."
- Patient Review (Brown Medicine)"Needed a chest xray to rule out pneumonia... Greeted by professional and efficient staff right away in what seems like a brand new office! ... Excellent experience."
- Patient Review (Lifespan Medical Imaging)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- East Providence Primary Care, Wampanoag Trail - Mar 22, 2026
- Search: 375 Wampanoag – Find a Location, Page 2 of 2 - Apr 15, 2026
- After Hours Clinic | Brown University Health - Mar 22, 2026
- Primary Care Services | Brown University Health - Nov 25, 2025
- Brown University Health - Wikipedia - Aug 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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