The Best Late stage cancer treatment in Newport, Rhode Island

The Lifespan Sarcoma Multidisciplinary Clinic in Lincoln, Rhode Island, is part of the Lifespan Cancer Institute, which includes specialists from Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and Newport Hospital. Our expert care teams meet weekly to discuss and develop personalized treatment plans for patients with sarcoma. As faculty members of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, our physicians are actively involved in research to advance cancer treatment. Our integrated facilities provide convenient and timely care for patients from diagnosis through recovery. We also offer access to groundbreaking clinical trials, including immunotherapies, for various types of cancer. For pediatric and young adult patients, the Tomorrow Fund Clinic is available. With our commitment to providing the latest treatment protocols and international clinical trials, we strive to offer the most advanced care for our patients. Located at 701 George Washington Highway in Lincoln, Rhode Island, we are dedicated to supporting patients and families facing cancer.

Melvin M. Philip, MD is a board-certified internal medicine specialist who focuses on palliative and hospice care at Newport County Primary Care, a Coastal Medical Practice located at 50 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Dr. Philip completed his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine and his residency at the Connecticut Institute for Communities, Danbury Hospital. He also completed a fellowship in palliative and hospice care at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York Presbyterian Hospital, Queens. Dr. Philip is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Lifespan, Rhode Island's first health system, operates the "Find a Doctor" platform where Dr. Philip is listed as a physician affiliated with Lifespan-affiliated hospitals. Users can choose Dr. Philip as their preferred physician for their healthcare needs. A permanent location for Dr. Philip's practice is expected to be established in spring 2024.