Contact Us
Address
110 Clock Tower Square
Portsmouth, RI 2871
Phone
401-293-5600Hours
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
University Gastroenterology - Portsmouth, RI
Gastroenterology in Portsmouth, RI
University Gastroenterology - Portsmouth, RI
110 Clock Tower Square
About Joseph Pianka, M.D.
Dr. Joseph Pianka is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in complex digestive and procedural issues. Dr. Pianka is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Gastroenterology.
Dr. Pianka chose gastroenterology because it combines his love of science, technology and humanity for the greater good. No one matters to Dr. Pianka more than those who walk through his door who are putting their trust in him; he strives to never let them down.
Dr. Pianka received his medical degree from State University of New York (SUNY) Syracuse. He then went on to complete his Medical Residency at NYU Winthrop, Mineola New York. Dr. Pianka completed his GI Fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Pianka lives a very active life. His favorite activities include fitness training, surfing, snowboarding, fly fishing and hiking. He also enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, reading, writing, art, and music.
Education & Training
- Medical Degree at State University of New York (SUNY) Syracuse
- Medical Residency at NYU Winthrop
- Medical Fellowship at Emory University
Professional Affiliations
- American College of Physicians
- American College of Gastroenterology
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Great doctor, terrible staff
Great doctor
Very easy check in process. Friendly and helpful staff. Timely appt.
Very professional staff and doctors
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Total Reviews
4.9
Average Rating