About
Dr. Deqiang Zhang earned his medical degree from Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China. He completed advanced fellowship training in urology before finding his clinical home in Internal Medicine. He finished his residency at Saint Peter's University Hospital, affiliated with Drexel University College of Medicine, in New Jersey.
Dr. Zhang holds dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He is one of a small number of physicians in Rhode Island with both. He also holds the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation, providing evidence-based care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. He trained in Point-of-Care Ultrasound through Mass General Brigham and performs real-time imaging in the office. For more than a decade, he has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School, mentoring third-year students through the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship. Outside medicine, he is passionate about plant-based nutrition, native plant gardening, Tai Chi, and outdoor activities.
Education & Training
Medical School
Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
Residency
Internal Medicine, Saint Peter's University Hospital / Drexel University College of Medicine
Fellowship
Urology (advanced fellowship training)
Additional Training
POCUS training through Mass General Brigham; Clinical Assistant Professor, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Zhang right for?
Dr. Zhang is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause benefit from his Menopause Society certification and evidence-based hormonal care. Patients who want real-time in-office imaging will find his POCUS training valuable. His Lifestyle Medicine background makes him well-suited for patients ready to address root causes through nutrition, movement, and sleep.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Zhang treats diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, perimenopause, menopause, chronic disease, acute illnesses, infections, skin conditions, and GI issues. He manages both ongoing conditions and new concerns within the same relationship.
Yes. Dr. Zhang holds dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. He is one of a small number of physicians in Rhode Island with both credentials.
The Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation recognizes physicians who provide evidence-based care for perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Zhang earned this credential and integrates it into his care for women at that stage of life.
Yes. Dr. Zhang trained in Point-of-Care Ultrasound through Mass General Brigham. He performs real-time imaging in the exam room, covering cardiac, abdominal, musculoskeletal, and soft tissue assessments with no radiation exposure.
Yes. Dr. Zhang holds board certification in Lifestyle Medicine. He works with patients on nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management to address the root causes of chronic disease.
Dr. Zhang completed his Internal Medicine residency at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Jersey. He also completed advanced fellowship training in urology and has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School for over a decade.
Yes. Dr. Zhang is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. He provides evidence-based care for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, including comprehensive hormonal and lifestyle planning.
Dr. Zhang is passionate about plant-based whole foods and healthy eating. He works with each patient on a comprehensive nutritional and lifestyle plan tailored to their health goals. He also connects patients with dietitians and fitness specialists in the practice's broader network.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026