Dr. Aaron Way, DO is a family medicine specialist in Wakefield, RI and has been practicing for 10 years. He graduated from Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicin--Erie in 2005 and specializes in family medicine, osteopathic manipulative therapy, and more.Read his story
Osteopathic Family Medicine, LLC
55 Cherry Ln Ste 1B
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 284-4555
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Medicare
- Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP)
- Tufts Health Plan
- UnitedHealthCare
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Dr. Way's Experience
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Dr. Way's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Way "Dr. Way grew up in southern Rhode Island. He went to the University of Rhode Island for Undergraduate and Graduate degrees, then on to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine for his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his residency in Family Medicine at the UMASS Fitchburg Family Medicine Residency in central Massachusetts, he returned to southern Rhode Island to establish this family medicine practice. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE Board Certified in Family Medicine, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, American Osteopathic Association Unrestricted, Active Medical License – State of Rhode Island Department of Health, July 2008 – Present, Lic. # DO00631 POSTGRADUATE TRAINING Internship and Residency – University of Massachusetts Fitchburg Family Medicine Residency – July 2005 – June 2008 Training primarily in a community health center setting with mid-sized community hospital Chief Resident – University of Massachusetts Fitchburg Family Medicine Residency – July 2007 – June 2008 Scheduling, educating and coordinating fifteen Family Medicine residents. EDUCATION Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, June 2005 Master of Science – Microbiology, University of Rhode Island, 2001 Bachelor of Science – Microbiology, University of Rhode Island, 1998 CURRENT POSITIONS August 2008 – Present Primary Care Family Physician, Osteopathic Family Medicine, LLC, Wakefield, RI Assistant Chief of the Family Medicine Department at South County Hospital Educating and treating Southern Rhode Island patients Sept. 2010 – Present Family Physician, Continuum - Meadows Edge Recovery Center, North Kingstown, RI Providing treatment services to patients addicted to drugs and alcohol and primary care psychiatry. Educating and counseling for an Intensive Outpatient Program for addicts. Weekly moderation of a buprenorphine support group (addicts who are taking buprenorphine to aid in recovery) August 2009 – Present Hospitalist, TeamHealth/South County Hospital, Wakefield, RI Part time coverage of hospital floors, admissions, discharges, and rounding. Treating general medical and ICU patients and providing support for nursing staff. CURRENT CERTIFICATES Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS - AHA) Healthcare Provider – (AHA) PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS Rhode Island Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (2008-Present) American Osteopathic Association (2001-Present) American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (2001-Present) American Academy of Family Physicians (2005-Present) Rhode Island Academy of Family Physicians (2010-2012) PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH Quality Improvement Project (2007-2008) Tracking and promoting appropriate lab follow-up for Health Center Diabetic patients, Community Health Connections, Fitchburg, MA Domino, F. J. (2007). The 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2008, 16th Edition "Kaposi Sarcoma", Felix Chang, M.D. and Aaron Way, D.O., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Thesis Research (1998-2001) Improved methods for preparation of a 25 kDa ciliary glycoprotein of Tetrahymena thermophila INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES Assistant Cub Master/Den Leader – Pack 1 Richmond Outside Interests – Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Skiing, Home Improvement "
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Way "Dr. Way enjoys being involved in your medical needs. He feels that strong communication with your specialists, hospitals, therapists, home health service and other agencies is a must and will strive to improve the continuity of your care. By taking an osteopathic approach, he can help identify needs beyond the specific disorders you may have and develop a comprehensive plan to get you well."
3 Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Addiction Medicine
- Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
0 Board Certifications
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20 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Disorders
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Diabetes Type 2
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Heart Disease
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypothyroidism
- Joint Pain
- Lipid Disorders
- Osteoarthritis
- Pulmonary Disease
- Stomach Diseases
- Thyroid Disease
- Urinary Disorders
12 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Cholesterol Screening
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Screening
- Earwax Removal
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Immunization
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
- Skin Biopsy
- Wellness Examination
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Education
- University of Rhode IslandUndergraduate School | Graduated 1998
- Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicin--ErieMedical School | Graduated 2005
- Umass Memorial Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 2008
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Languages Spoken
- English
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Dr. Way's Reviews
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Thank you for your input regarding my practice. I strive to take recommendations seriously as this will make our practice stronger and more patient centered. For more information about our practice, please contact our office or visit our website.
Thanks again,
Aaron Way, D.O.
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Dr. Way accepts 10 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of LouisianaBlueConnect HMO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOLocalPlusOpen Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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- Medicare
- Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP)
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