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Dr. Joseph Ducharme, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Dr. Joseph Ducharme, MD
5.0 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Ducharme, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Providence, RI.
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Dr. Joseph Ducharme, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Providence, RI
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Ducharme, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Providence, RI.

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Dr. Joseph Ducharme, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Providence, RI and has 32 years experience. They graduated from Brown University. They currently practice at William G Tsiaras MD/Associates and are affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital. At present, Dr. Ducharme received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ducharme also speaks Portuguese. Dr. Ducharme is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Coastal Medical Providence-edgewood
    78 BAKER ST, Providence, RI 02905
  2. 2 Rhode Island Hospital
    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903

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Jul 18, 2019
He is too notch. Very knowledgeable and has a very soft way about him. Did my cataract surgery and it's amazing how much better my vision is.
Kathryn Mathurin in Warwick, RI — Jul 18, 2019
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Joseph Ducharme, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Providence, RI and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brown University in 1992. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Languages Spoken
Portuguese
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

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  • Brown University
    1992
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Ducharme, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ducharme's profile.

Dr. Joseph Ducharme, MD is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Ducharme, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rhode Island Hospital

    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI