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Dr. Joseph Dowling Jr specializes in ophthalmology and has dedicated 76 years to caring for patients with eye and vision conditions. They completed their medical education at Tufts University School of Medicine and went on to complete their residency training at Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Dowling speaks both French and Spanish, allowing them to communicate with a diverse patient population.
Dr. Dowling practices at Rhode Island Eye Institute in Providence, Rhode Island, and maintains an affiliation with Rhode Island Hospital. Their extensive experience in ophthalmology spans more than seven decades, during which they have developed expertise in comprehensive eye care. The practice location provides convenient access to patients throughout the Providence area seeking specialized eye care services.
Dr. Dowling practices at Rhode Island Eye Institute in Providence, Rhode Island, and maintains an affiliation with Rhode Island Hospital. Their extensive experience in ophthalmology spans more than seven decades, during which they have developed expertise in comprehensive eye care. The practice location provides convenient access to patients throughout the Providence area seeking specialized eye care services.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 76 years of experience
- speaks French, Spanish
- Rhode Island Hospital
- 1 specialty
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Office Location
Rhode Island Eye Institute
150 E Manning StProvidence, RI 02906 Tel: (401) 272-2020
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 76 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks French, Spanish | Speaks English, French, Italian | Speaks English | |
| Providence , RI | Brookline , MA | Brookline , MA | Cranston , RI |
| Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Joseph L Dowling Jr has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joseph L Dowling Jr has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
76 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Rhode Island Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1950.
NPI Number
Dr. Dowling Jr's NPI number is 1255317020.
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