ERIC F. WALSH, MD, CAQSH, FAAOS

Phone: 401-777-7000
Office Location(s): Warwick Campus | Providence |
Specialties: Hand, Wrist, and Upper Extremity

Operating Privileges: Kent Hospital, Miriam Hospital, Southern New England Surgery Center, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital

Dr. Walsh is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and has a certificate of added qualifications in hand surgery.
He specializes in traumatic injuries to the hand, wrist, and elbow as well as common tendon, nerve and joint problems.
He performs minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery to the wrist and elbow and microvascular surgery.
He joined the Ortho Rhode Island practice in 2007.

He is very focused on the most expeditious and safest relief of his patient’s pain and problem, often with non-surgical,
but sometimes surgical care.

Prior to entering medical school, he served in the United States Marine Corps as a Naval Aviator. He is a commercial
and multi-engine rated pilot and enjoys sailing, skiing, and fly fishing. He is an active member of the
Brown University Doctoring Community Mentoring Program.

Education:

Undergraduate: Hamilton College, BA, 1989
Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School / Dartmouth College
Brown University Warren Alpert School of Medicine, MD, 2000
Graduated with Academic Excellence (top 10% of class)
Internship: Brown University, 2001
Orthopedic Residency: RI Hospital, 2005
Fellowship: HSS/Cornell — Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, 2007
Fellowship: RI Hospital — Adult & Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma, 2006
Accredited: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (AIUM), 2014

Professional Associations:

Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedics, Brown University
Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2020, 2021)
Course Director, Brown Ortho-3950
Admissions Executive Committee Member, Brown
President, Medical Executive Committee, The Miriam Hospital
Past President, Rhode Island Orthopedic Society
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow, AAOS
Certificate of Added Qualification — American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Member, RI Medical Society
Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand

University/College Sports:

Team Physician for Providence College
Team Physician for Johnson and Wales University

Honors:

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Videos

Taking Action on Autoimmune Arthritis

Getting a Grip on Recovery for Hand Therapy Week

Dr. Eric Walsh on Treating Tennis Elbow

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How to Prevent, Recognize and Treat Heat Illnesses

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High school and college athletics can feel like the center of the universe, with every win or personal record emphasizing the importance of those sports in your life. Many people will do whatever it takes to be a better competitor or teammate, including altering their diet if they believe it necessary. Unfortunately, nutrition is rarely taught to high schoolers and social media can have a negative influence on diet, exercise and body image. Women especially are vulnerable to social stigmas about weight.

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