University Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology • Providence, RI • Since 1999
About
University Gastroenterology is a Providence-based medical practice focused on liver and gastrointestinal diseases. KEY POINTS: - 20–24 physicians across multiple Rhode Island campuses (Providence, East Greenwich, Portsmouth) with state-of-the-art endoscopy centers. - Specialties include general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), liver disease, and therapeutic endoscopy. - Provides inpatient and outpatient services, including consults at Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, Kent County Hospital, Newport Hospital, and Roger Williams Hospital. - Founded in 1999; private partnership with multiple Rhode Island locations (HQ at 33 Staniford Street, Providence). - Contact: ugi@universitygi.com; main phone: 401-421-8800.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
33 Staniford Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02905, US
Phone
401-421-8800
voe@gialliance.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Team
Insurance & Payment
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self-pay, insurance
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Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp/Apple Maps: 3.0 stars (11 reviews)
- WebMD: 5 stars (1 review)
- Facebook: 92% recommend (34 reviews)
Patients praise
- Praise for specific physicians being attentive and professional
- Patients feel valued and supported during care by some staff members
- Efficient scheduling noted in some cases
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and check-in procedures
- Perceived poor attitude or unprofessionalism from administrative and office staff
- Issues with prescription management and administrative follow-up
- Reports of negative experiences with nursing and support staff in recovery areas
"Never in my life have I stood in line for over 10 mins just to check in for a doctor's appt. I will agree with some reviewers that the admin staff has an attitude."
— Apple Maps/Yelp review by Catherine N."5 Stars to the Wonderful Personel working for Dr Lisa Mueller.. Nancy, Rebecca, Kelsey and of Course The Talented and Magnificent Dr Mueller Herself.. Everyone was Kind, Patient and Helpful.."
— WebMD review by anonymous patient"I went in September and they spent like an hour on useless intake questions but they neglected to send one of my prescriptions."
— Reddit discussion threadSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- University Gastroenterology Launches Clinical Trials Studying GLP-1 Medications for Digestive Diseases - Practice Marketing and Communications — May 19, 2026
- Dr. Eric Newton: High quality care at a fraction of the cost - AIMPA — Oct 31, 2025
- New, Advanced Endoscopy System to Help Improve Patient Care at University Gastroenterology - RINewsToday Endoscopy at University Gastroenterology — Dec 1, 2025
- Emma Jutras — Jun 17, 2026
- Phil Trupiano — Apr 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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