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Dr. Bernard Rimpel, MD

General Surgery
5.0 (13)
Map Pin Small Providence, RI
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Bernard Rimpel, MD

Dr. Bernard Rimpel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Providence, RI. They specialize in General Surgery, has 48 years of experience. They graduated from Universite D'Etat D'Haiti, Faculte De Medecine and is affiliated with Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.

Dr. Rimpel works at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI with other offices in Brooklyn, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair, Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open and Ventral Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rimpel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Rhode Island Hospital
    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 606-8385
    Monday
    9:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    9:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    9:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    9:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    9:00am - 5:00pm
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    OBH Center for Specialized Surgery
    1 Brookdale Plz Ste 222, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions

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  • Brookdale Hospital Medical Center

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    Jul 20, 2022
    He's thoughtful, caring, and he's interested in the overall healthcare of his patients and family.
    Mr. King — Jul 20, 2022
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    About Dr. Bernard Rimpel, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1457345589
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • St Vincent Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Brookdale Hospital Med Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Universite D'Etat D'Haiti, Faculte De Medecine
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Bernard Rimpel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rimpel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Rimpel has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Rimpel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Rimpel has seen patients for Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair, Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open and Ventral Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rimpel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Rimpel. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rimpel.

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