Dr. Chanika Phornphurkul, MD

Dr. Chanika Phornphutkul is a board-certified physician specializing in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, as well as medical genetics. She earned her medical degree from Chiang Mai University Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Rhode Island Hospital. With 34 years of clinical experience, Dr. Phornphutkul brings extensive knowledge to the care of patients with complex metabolic and genetic conditions. She is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish in addition to English.

Dr. Phornphutkul practices at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and Hasbro Children's Hospital throughout Providence, Rhode Island. Her expertise includes treating high cholesterol in children and teens, managing Fabry disease, and caring for patients with hemangiomas. She also provides home infusion therapy services for patients who benefit from receiving treatments in the comfort of their own homes. Patients have given Dr. Phornphutkul an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in …her compassionate and comprehensive care.