Women & Infants Center for Women's Gastrointestinal Health offers a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary focus on problems with the gastrointestinal system of women, in a setting staffed by all female practitioners.
Please be advised that this location is a provider-based clinic and both a physician and facility fee will be assessed, which may result in a higher out-of-pocket expense.
Women & Infants Hospital Center for Women's Gastrointestinal Health
100 Dudley Street
3rd Floor
Providence, RI 02905
P: ( 401) 453-7953
No Show Policy
We have a policy for missed appointments at all Women & Infants Hospital's physician practices. If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, please give us at least 24 hours notice.
Colonoscopy allows the doctor to exam the lining of your colon (large intestine) for abnormalities. The doctor will insert a flexible tube (colonoscope) as thick as your finger into the anus and pass it through your colon. The lining of the bowel is checked to see if there are any problems such as inflammation or polyps (growths). Sometimes it is helpful to take a biopsy - a sample of the lining of the bowel.
An upper endoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to see inside your esophagus (food tube), stomach, and duodenum (first part of your small intestine).
Digestive disorders are very common, especially in women. An upper endoscopy can be a useful tool in diagnosing and treating these problems.
Colorectal Cancer is one of the most common cancer diagnoses for both men and women. Symptoms vary depending on the location of the cancer within the colon or rectum, though there may be no symptoms at all. Screenings can detect colorectal cancer when it can still be treated. But screening rates for women are still quite low. We offer colonoscopies in one of the nation's few all-female endoscopy centers.
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Screenings can detect CRC when it can be treated. In the meantime, certain practices have been identified as protecting the body against CRC, including:
Screenings can detect CRC when it can be treated. For individuals at normal risk, screening tests should begin at age 45. The preferred approach is a screening colonoscopy conducted every 10 years. In addition, consider the following recommendations for screening:
Mariam Fayek, MD is a gastroenterologist and direct of Women & infants Center for Women’s Gastrointestinal Health. She graduated Alpha Omega Alpha from the Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Division. Her interests include clinical nutrition, capsule endoscopy, Cancer screening and detection and treatment.
Nnenna Okpara, MD is a gastroenterologist and director of the Endoscopy unit at Women & Infants Center for Women’s Gastrointestinal Health. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston and went on to earn her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City. She completed her fellowship training in gastroenterology at Brown University. Her clinical interests include colorectal screening, detection and treatment and measures to improve access and compliance in screening of minority women.
Emily L. Romanoff (soon to be McGrath), MD is a gastroenterologist at Women & Infants Center for Women’s Gastrointestinal Health. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Richmond Science Scholars Program before earning her medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency at Duke University Hospital System and went on to the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University for her Gastroenterology fellowship. Her interests include gastrointestinal diseases during pregnancy, trauma-informed care, and healthcare equity for LQBTQ community. In her spare time she enjoys hiking and nature, playing sports with her husband, and spending time with her pets!
Cally Rodrigues, PA is a Board-Certified Physician Assistant at Women & Infants Center for Women’s Gastrointestinal Health. She received her Bachelor’s degree MCPHS University and her Master of Science in PA studies from Johnston & Wales University. She is experienced as a PA-C in Cardiology at Brown Health Care. Interests include general gastrointestinal health.
Kenisha Starks, NP is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) at Women & Infants Center for Women’s Gastrointestinal Health. She is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She received her Master’s Degree (MSN) from Chamberlain University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Experience as a FNP in primacy care and internal medicine after years of work as a registered nurse at the South Coast Hospital Groups. She is passionate about teaching and utilizing a preventative wholistic approach with patients using compassion-centered care in treating patients.
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