About
Erin Kunkel MD leads the women's health program at Direct Doctors' East Greenwich location. She earned her BA in Theater at Middlebury College, completed premedical training at Columbia University, and received her MD from Brown University. 5 years in general OB/GYN practice. Over those years, she developed a deep focus on women in midlife. She pursued additional credentials to better serve that population, earning board certification in obesity medicine from the American Board of Obesity Medicine, the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation, and a professional training certification in women's integrative and functional medicine. Dr. Kunkel is one of fewer than 7,000 physicians nationwide with ABOM board certification in obesity medicine and one of only a few in Rhode Island. She sees female patients 18 and older. Her areas of focus include menopause hormone therapy, PCOS, abnormal uterine bleeding, perimenopause, and weight management. First consultations run 60 minutes. When she is not practicing, she enjoys hiking, cooking, gardening, reading, and coffee with friends.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Middlebury College, BA in Theater
Medical School
Brown University, MD
Residency
OB/GYN Residency, Pennsylvania Hospital of UPenn
Additional Training
Premedical training, Columbia University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kunkel right for?
Dr. Kunkel is a strong fit for women 18 and older navigating midlife health changes. Patients managing perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, or abnormal uterine bleeding benefit from her specialized focus. Women seeking integrative and functional approaches to hormone therapy and weight management will find her credentials well-matched to their needs. Her 60-minute first consultations give patients ample time to address complex or long-standing concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kunkel focuses on women's health in midlife. Her clinical areas include menopause hormone therapy, perimenopause, PCOS, abnormal uterine bleeding, and weight management. She holds board certifications in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Obesity Medicine, along with the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation.
Dr. Kunkel sees female patients 18 and older. Her practice centers on women navigating midlife transitions, hormonal changes, and weight-related health concerns.
Yes. Dr. Kunkel holds board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG) and board certification in Obesity Medicine (DABOM). She also carries the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) designation and a professional training certification in women's integrative and functional medicine.
Dr. Kunkel earned her MD from Brown University and completed her OB/GYN residency at Pennsylvania Hospital of UPenn. She completed premedical training at Columbia University and holds a BA from Middlebury College.
First consultations with Dr. Kunkel run 60 minutes. That time allows her to review a patient's full health history and discuss goals in depth before building a care plan.
Dr. Kunkel is one of fewer than 7,000 physicians nationwide with ABOM board certification in obesity medicine. She integrates that expertise with her OB/GYN background and training in women's integrative and functional medicine. This combination allows her to address weight management within the broader context of hormonal and metabolic health.
Yes. Perimenopause and menopause hormone therapy are central to Dr. Kunkel's practice. She also holds the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner designation, reflecting her advanced focus in this area.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026