AAPRI - Allergy
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About Us 		   


As specialists in the treatment of allergy related problems, we emphasizes personal attention and education with focus in the treatment of allergy related problems such as asthma, allergies, hives, allergic reactions, bee sting reactions, pioson ivy, eczema, cronic cough, and sinus problems.

We also participate with Institutional Review Board approved studies, typically sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. Our participation in clinical research trials allows us to further advance our expertise in the asthma and allergy field. .

 


Asthma & Allergy Physicians of Rhode Island has 4 convinient locations located in Linclon, Providence, and Warren Rhode Island. Click below for directions and contact information.

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Our multi-specialty clinical research center allows people to participate in clinical trials that can lead to important medical breakthroughs. If you are interested in learning more about the research studies taking place in our office

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Asthma & Allergy Physicians of Rhode Island has 3 convinient locations located in Linclon, Providence, and Warren Rhode Island. Click below for directions and contact information.

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Our Staff		  
 
  John Franklin Zwetchkenbaum, M.D.

Dr. John Zwetchkenbaum received his allergy and asthma training at the world renown National Jewish Center in Denver, Colorado. He is a clinical instructor at Brown University Medical School and has been repeatedly voted a "Top Doc" in RI Monthly Magazine. Dr. Zwetchkenbaum is also involved in clinical research studies to keep him on edge with the latest advances in his field.		     Barrie Weisman, M.D.

Dr. Barrie Weisman, was previously staff allergist at Harvard Community Health Care in Rhode Island, and joined Dr. Zwetchkenbaum in 2000. Dr. Weisman is patient focused and is especially interested in skin allergies and allergic reactions. It is said he can be a sleuth at determining the root cause of the problem.
 
 

Toby F. Weiser, PA-C
Toby joined AAPRI in 2003. She has over 10 years of clinical experience in otolaryngology and allergy/asthma. Toby is a nationally certified asthma educator with a special interest in food allergies.

    

Nancy Pirraglia, L.P.N.
Nurse Nancy Pirraglia has been with the practice over 15 years and "knows allergy". Patients enjoy her calming touch.

             
   

Maria A. Bermudez, PA-C
Angie joined AAPRI in 2009 bringing with her over 10 years of clinical experience in numerous specialties. She is bilingual and fluent in Spanish.

      

Robyn Smith, PA-C
Robyn joined AAPRI in 2010 after working for the past 7 years with various Otolaryngology practices. She is a certified Audiologist with special interest in ear ailments. She is excited to join the team.

 

Although there are several locations, all of the AAPRI staff may be seen at any one of the AAPRI locations.