Brown University Health Orthopedics Institute at Newport Hospital
Orthopedic Surgery • Newport, RI • Since 1873
About
Summary: - Newport Hospital (a nonprofit health care provider in Newport, RI, founded 1873) partners with Brown University Health. It offers a broad range of services including an emergency department, diagnostic and surgical services, the Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center, and the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center. - Location: 20 Powel Ave and 15 Wickham Road, Newport, RI 02840. - Key relevance to user query: The page notes Newport Hospital as a health care facility affiliated with Brown University Health, hosting orthopedic and rehabilitation resources (via Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center) in Newport. For orthopedics specifically, the Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center is highlighted as a notable orthopedic-related rehabilitation resource within the hospital. - Contact: Main line available (various numbers listed) for appointments or referrals. If you’re seeking Brown University Health Orthopedics Institute specifics at Newport Hospital, this page confirms Newport Hospital as the host with orthopedic rehabilitation capabilities and general acute care services, but does not provide a dedicated orthopedics institute program name or detailed orthopedics department info. Consider contacting the hospital directly or visiting the main site (newporthospital.org) for orthopedic specialty schedules and providers.
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
Newport Hospital and Newport-area outpatient facilities (Aquidneck Island)
Phone
401-606-3550
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD (Dr. Michael Staebler): 5.0/5.0 (65)
- U.S. News & World Report (Orthopedic Surgeons at Newport Hospital): 4.9/5.0 (57)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction with orthopedic surgeons (particularly Dr. Michael Staebler)
- Professional, compassionate, and knowledgeable medical staff
- Effective communication and clear explanations of treatment options
- Efficient appointment scheduling and minimal wait times
- High-quality inpatient rehabilitation experiences at the Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of insufficient follow-up care in isolated cases
"I’ve had many surgeries with Dr Staebler, and I’ve been satisfied every time. I would highly recommend Dr Staebler to anyone looking to have orthopedic surgery."
— WebMD User Review"The office and medical team at the Middletown center are caring, professional, efficient with appointments consistently running on time or with minimal wait times."
— Vitals User Review"It was amazing. I had a private room (with a view of the water), a TV, every morning I’d choose my breakfast, lunch, and dinner from a menu. I can’t recommend Vanderbilt enough."
— Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center Patient TestimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Newport birthing center to remain open, seeks funding | EastBayRI.com - News, Opinion, Things to Do in the East Bay — Apr 3, 2026
- Brown U Health hospital taps president, chief medical officer - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis — Jul 16, 2025
- Birthing center at Newport Hospital will remain open, Brown Health Home Medical to close — Jul 29, 2025
- Brown Health launches unified adult partial hospital program — Oct 17, 2025
- Newport Hospital birthing center saved, but future hinges on funding — Apr 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More orthopedic surgery clinics in Newport
Ortho Rhode Island has 9 U.S. offices, including locations in Newport, Wakefield, Westerly, Warwick (HQ), and Providence. The Middletown office is not listed among the provided locations. If you’re specifically looking for a Middletown address or services, consider calling their Newport or Providence/Wakefield locations or visiting the site for the most current office directory. Key Newport-area options include: 38 Powel Ave, Newport, RI 02840. For the Middletown inquiry, please check the official Locations page or contact the practice directly for the exact Middletown office details.
University Orthopedics is a private regional orthopedic practice (founded 1990) with 16 offices across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts, including Newport/Newport area. They specialize in back and neck pain, joint and sports medicine, shoulder, hand, hip/knee, and foot/ankle injuries. HQ is East Providence, RI. Contact numbers include 401-443-4231 and 401-457-1500. Notable presence: multiple Rhode Island locations (e.g., East Providence HQ, North Providence, East Greenwich) and a Rhode Island–focused regional referral network. If you’re specifically seeking care in Newport, they may direct to the closest Rhode Island office location or schedule with the Newport-area affiliate.
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