Medical Staff

Adult Medicine

Providence Community Health Centers employs a highly-skilled, compassionate, and culturally diverse workforce of board-certified pediatricians, internists, family practitioners, nurses, nurse practitioners, and certified nurse midwives.

To make an appointment, please call 401-444-0404 or toll-free at 1-888-612-PCHC.

If you are a new patient, it may take time to get an appointment with the provider that you choose. For that reason, we suggest identifying two or three providers you would like to see in case your first choice is not immediately available. We look forward to caring for you!

Janet Encarnacion, MD <br>Adult Medicine
North Main StreetJanet Encarnacion, MD
Adult Medicine

Languages spoken: English

Janet Encarnacion provides internal medicine services to patients at our North Main Street Health Center. She most recently worked at several American Family Care urgent care clinics in Massachusetts. She completed the Cox Family Medicine Residency program in 2001, after receiving her medical degree from University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Dr. Encarnacion previously worked at Signature Healthcare in Brockton, Mass., and Jordan Valley Community Health Center and Cox Health, both in Springfield, Missouri. During her career, she has provided outpatient and inpatient primary care, as well as urgent care, for adults and children.
La Dra. Janet Encarnación se ha unido a PCHC y está ahora brindando servicios de medicina interna a pacientes en nuestro Centro de Salud de la North Main Street. La Dra. Encarnación trabajó recientemente para la American Family Care Urgent Care en Massachusetts, en varias de sus clínicas de atención de urgencia. Ella completó el programa de Residencia en Medicina Familiar de Cox en 2001, después de recibir su título de médico de la University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
La Dra. Encarnación trabajó anteriormente en Signature Healthcare en Brockton, Massachusetts, y Jordan Valley Community Health Center y Cox Health, ambos en Springfield, Missouri. Durante su carrera, ha brindado atención primaria ambulatoria y hospitalaria, así como atención de urgencia, para adultos y niños.
Magdi Salmon, MD<br>Adult Medicine
PrairieMagdi Salmon, MD
Adult Medicine

Languages spoken: English

Dr. Magdi Salmon received his BS in Biology from Cairo University in Cairo, Eygpt, and his MD and Masters in Internal Medicine from Cairo University School of Medicine. Dr. Salmon completed an internship at Cairo University Hospital and residencies at both Al Gomhoreya Hospital in Cairo and St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. He came to Rhode Island for a fellowship in Endocrinology with Brown University at Rhode Island Hospital. As a primary care physician in Rhode Island, Dr. Salmon has worked with St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hope Medical Group and Well North Medical Group. Dr. Salmon has a love of music and his favourite hobbies include listening to music and spiritual writing.
El Dr. Magdi Salmon recibió su Licenciatura en Biología de la Universidad de El Cairo en El Cairo, Eygpt, y su Doctorado y Maestría en Medicina Interna de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de El Cairo. El Dr. Salmon completó una maestria en el Hospital Universitario de El Cairo y residencias en el Hospital Al Gomhoreya en El Cairo y el Hospital St. Luke en Bethlehem, PA. Él vino a Rhode Island para una beca en Endocrinología con la Universidad de Brown en el Hospital de Rhode Island. Como médico de atención primaria en Rhode Island, el Dr. Salmon ha trabajado con St. Joseph's Hospital, Hope Medical Group y Well North Medical Group. El Dr. Salmon tiene un amor por la música y sus pasatiempos favoritos incluyen escuchar música y escritura espiritual.
Jasmine Humphrey, NP-BC<br>Adult Medicine
ChafeeJasmine Humphrey, NP-BC
Adult Medicine

Languages spoken: English

 

Prior to joining Providence Community Health Centers, Jasmine worked as a nurse practitioner at the New Bedford Community Health Center. She previously worked as an NP and RN in a variety of settings including patient homes, school-based clinics, and a psychiatric facility.
Jasmine received her Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from MGH Institute of Health Professions. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology from Boston University. Jasmine is board certified in both adult-gerontology primary care and women’s health.
In her free time, Jasmine enjoys cooking new dishes, visiting wineries and breweries, reading African American and Women’s literature, and spending time with her daughter and partner.

Antes de unirse al Providence Community Health Centers, Jasmine trabajó como Enfermera Especializada en New Bedford Community Health Center. Anteriormente trabajó como Enfermera Especializada y Enfermera Registrada en varios lugares tales como; visitas al paciente en su hogar, clínicas escolares y un centro psiquiátrico.
Jasmine recibió su Maestría en Ciencias y Licenciatura en Ciencias en Enfermería de MGH Institute of Health Professions. Recibió su Licenciatura en Ciencias en Fisiología Humana en Boston University. Jasmine está certificada tanto en atención primaria de gerontología de adultos como en salud de la mujer.
En su tiempo libre, a Jasmine le gusta cocinar nuevos platos, visitar bodegas y cervecerías, leer literatura escrita por mujeres y afroamericana y pasar tiempo con su hija y su pareja.

Gourav Patil, MD, MPH<br>Adult Medicine
ChafeeGourav Patil, MD, MPH
Adult Medicine

Languages spoken: English, Marathi, Hindi

 

Dr. Gourav Patil is an Internal Medicine provider with Providence Community Health Centers. He received his Master of Public Health with an Epidemiology major from the School of Public Health at Texas A&M University. Dr. Patil received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Maharashtra in India.
Dr. Patil was fellowship-trained in Addiction Medicine at the University of Florida. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Griffin Hospital in Connecticut. He previously served as a Public Health Research Analyst at the Texas Health Institute.
In his free time, Dr. Patil enjoys cooking for his family, fitness training, and taking care of his dog.
El Dr. Gourav Patil es un proveedor de medicina interna en Providence Community Health Centers. Obtuvo un máster en Salud Pública con especialización en Epidemiología en la Facultad de Salud Pública de Texas A&M University y su licenciatura en Medicina y Cirugía en el Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences de Maharashtra (India).
Se formó en Medicina de las Adicciones en la University of Florida y completó una residencia en Medicina Interna en Griffin Hospital de Connecticut. Anteriormente, trabajó como analista de investigación en salud pública en el Texas Health Institute.
En su tiempo libre, al Dr. Patil le gusta cocinar para su familia, hacer ejercicio y cuidad a su perro.
Vinod Thomas, MD<br>Adult Medicine
Capitol HillVinod Thomas, MD
Adult Medicine

Languages spoken: English, Hindi

 

 

Dr. Thomas received his MD fromSynergy Medical Education Alliance, Central Michigan University, and completed an Infectious Disease fellowship at Roger Williams Medical Center, Boston University. Dr. Thomas received his Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery from Trichur Medical College, Calicut University in India and a Masters Degree in Clinical Pharmacology from Pondicherry University in India. He previously worked as an internist and taught medical school students in India. Dr.Thomas isamember of AmericanCollege of Physicians, and Infectious Disease Society of America. He joined PCHC in 2014. In his free time, Dr. Thomas enjoys travelling, watching movies, reading and creative writing.
El Dr. Thomas recibió suMD de Synergy Medical Education Alliance de la Central Michigan University, y completó una beca de Enfermedades Infecciosas en el Roger Williams Medical Center, Boston University. El Dr. Thomas recibió su Licenciatura enMedicina y Cirugía de la TrichurMedical College, Calicut University en la India; también recibió una Maestría en Farmacología Clínica de Pondicherry University en la India. Anteriormente trabajó como internista y enseñó a estudiantes de la escuela de medicina en la India. Es miembro del American College of Physicians y Infectious Disease Society of America. El Dr. Thomas se unió PCHC en 2014. En su tiempo libre, al Dr. Thomas le gusta viajar, ir al cine, la lectura y la escritura creativa.
Neilakash Beharry, MD<br>Adult Medicine
Capitol HillNeilakash Beharry, MD
Adult Medicine

Languages spoken: English

Dr. Neilakash Beharry received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Beharry received a BSc in Chemistry and Management from the University of the West Indies, Trinidad, and Tobago.

In his free time, Dr. Beharry enjoys swimming, soccer, cricket, cooking, fishing, and hiking.
El Dr. Neilakash Beharry recibió su título de médico de la Escuela de Medicina de George’s University School en Granada, Indias Occidentales, graduándose Magna Cum Laude. Completó una residencia en Medicina Interna en Maimonides Medical Center en Brooklyn, Nueva York. El Dr. Beharry recibió una licenciatura en Química y Administración de la Universidad de las Indias Occidentales, Trinidad y Tobago.

En su tiempo libre, el Dr. Beharry disfruta de la natación, el fútbol, el cricket, cocinar, pescar y hacer senderismo.
Uchenna Amaoma, MD, MPH<br>Adult Medicine
ChafeeUchenna Amaoma, MD, MPH
Adult Medicine

Languages spoken: English

 

After completing her Internal Medicine residency from Berkshire Medical Center, Dr. Uchenna Amaoma served as a physician in a variety of health settings in Nigeria before joining Providence Community Health Centers. She received her Master of Public Health in Applied Biostatistics & Epidemiology Certificate, Regulatory Affairs from Yale School of Public Health.
Dr. Amaoma received her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. Her research interests include quality improvement, health outcomes research and evaluation, and clinical trials and ethics.
In her free time, Dr. Amaoma enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her family.

Antes de unirse a Providence Community Health Centers y después de completar su residencia en Medicina Interna en Berkshire Medical Center, la Dra. Uchenna Amaoma se desempeñó como médico en una variedad de entornos de salud en Nigeria. Recibió su Maestría en Salud Pública en Bioestadística Aplicada y Certificado de Epidemiología, Asuntos Regulatorios de la Yale School of Public Health.
La Dra. Amaoma recibió su Licenciatura en Medicina y Licenciatura en Cirugía de la Universidad de Port-Harcourt, Nigeria. Sus intereses de investigación incluyen la mejora de la calidad en la salud, investigación y evaluación de resultados de salud, y ética en los estudios clínicos.
En su tiempo libre, a la Dra. Amaoma le gusta ir de excursión, leer y pasar tiempo con su familia.

Matthew Perry, MD, ScM<br>Adult Medicine
CrossroadsMatthew Perry, MD, ScM
Adult Medicine

Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs

 

Dr. Matthew Perry received their medical degree from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where they were a member of the Gold Humanism Honors Society. Dr. Perry completed a residency at Memorial Hospital Family Care Center and worked doing street-based medicine in partnership with House of Hope and Project Weber-Renew.
They graduated from the Premedical Postbaccalaureate program at Colombia University and received their Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Wesleyan University.
As an active member of the community, Dr. Perry has been involved in local activist organizations such as Showing Up for Racial Justice and the Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance Network. In their free time, Dr. Perry likes to go to punk shows, queer events, and likes to hike, cook, and read fantasy novels.
Obtuvo el título de medicina en la Facultad de Medicina Warren Alpert de Brown University, donde formó parte de la Gold Humanism Honors Society. Dr. Perry completó una residencia en el Centro de Atención Familiar del Memorial Hospital y realizó actividades de medicina ambulante en colaboración con House of Hope y el Proyecto Weber-Renew.
Se graduó en el programa de posgrado de Medicina de la Universidad de Colombia y obtuvo la licenciatura en Matemáticas en Wesleyan University.
Como miembro activo de la comunidad, Perry ha participado en organizaciones activistas locales como Showing Up for Racial Justice y Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance Network. En su tiempo libre, le gusta ir a espectáculos de música punk y eventos "queer", y le gusta hacer senderismo, cocinar y leer novelas de fantasía.

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