Dr. Joseph Pianka, MD
Dr. Joseph Pianka, MD is a gastroenterologist in Portsmouth, RI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pianka has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as The Miriam Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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110 Clock Tower Sq Portsmouth, RI 02871Make an Appointment
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| 4 Star | 15% | 15% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 8% | 8% |
| 1 Star | 23% | 23% |
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Dr. Joseph Pianka, MD is a gastroenterologist in Portsmouth, RI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pianka has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF...read moreGastroenterology
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State University Of New York / Health Science Center At Syracuse
Medical School, 1995
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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