Dr. Ellen Frankel:

Residency training:
University of Miami School of Medicine,
Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, 1983
Brown University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 1985

Professional Biography:
After finishing medical school at New York Medical College, I completed my internship in Internal Medicine at New Rochelle Hospital Medical Center. Next was a dermatology residency at University of Miami School of Medicine (Miami, Florida) where I was chief resident. After completion of training, I moved to Providence, Rhode Island and did a pediatric residency at Rhode Island Hospital. I have been in private practice in Cranston, Rhode Island since 1987, and chief of dermatology at St. Joseph's Hospital since 1995. I also work on clinical research studies for various pharmaceutical companies in the area of acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis, 2 days a week.

I have given numerous lectures over the years to various medical groups (both in state and out), public skin awareness screenings at local hospitals and senior centers, and classrooms to teach youngsters about the damages of the sun. My practice is composed of a wide range of patients, and I have a special interest in pediatric and cosmetic dermatology. My office staff and I make a special effort to put children at ease in the office, as evidenced by the separate pediatric examining room and waiting room furniture with toys and books designed to make them feel comfortable. My practice offers several procedures including collagen, chemical peels, Microdermabrasion, and cutaneous laser surgery, in addition to general skin care and treatment of various illnesses.

All of my attention is focused on good patient care, be it the child or the young at heart. I give each patient plenty of time for a thorough analysis of their problems.

Health Care Participation:
BlueCross/Blue Shield
HMO Rhode Island
Blue Chip
Tufts
AETNA
CIGNA
Mashantucket Pequot
Colonial Cooperative Care
RiteCare
Medicare
United Health Care
for additional coverage, contact Lorraine at 943-0761 X102

Languages spoken other than English:  Spanish