About
Dr. John Slattery earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Connecticut and Boston College before completing his Doctorate of Medicine at Brown University School of Medicine in 1989. He completed his internship at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence and then finished his Family Medicine residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA in 1993. He holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and from the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Slattery has taught at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University since 1993, and the school recognized him with the Excellence in Teaching Award from 2000 to 2006. The Rhode Island Primary Care Physician Corporation named him Physician of the Year in 1998 and also awarded him the Elizabeth Gibson Award for Service to Children in 1993. He served as Chairman of both the Membership Committee and the Quality Assurance Committee for that organization across more than a decade. Dr. Slattery belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Medical Association. His clinical focus spans family medicine and preventive care, with a philosophy centered on matching medical knowledge to each patient's personal health goals.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Connecticut and Boston College, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1983
Medical School
Brown University School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1989
Residency
Family Medicine, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, 1990-1993
Additional Training
Internship, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI, 1989-1990
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Slattery right for?
Dr. Slattery is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with an experienced family physician. Patients with chronic conditions benefit from his preventive care focus and three decades of clinical knowledge. He works well with patients who value direct access to their doctor between visits. Adults in East Greenwich, Warwick, Cranston, North Kingstown, Wakefield, and Narragansett all fall within his patient community.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Slattery specializes in family medicine and preventive care. His clinical philosophy centers on aligning medical care with each patient's individual health goals. He brings more than thirty years of experience to these areas.
Yes. Dr. Slattery holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He also holds certification from the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Slattery earned his medical degree from Brown University School of Medicine in 1989. He completed his internship at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence and finished his Family Medicine residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA in 1993.
Yes. Dr. Slattery has served as a clinical assistant professor at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University since 1993. The school awarded him the Excellence in Teaching Award from 2000 to 2006.
Yes. The Rhode Island Primary Care Physician Corporation named Dr. Slattery Physician of the Year in 1998. The organization also awarded him the Elizabeth Gibson Award for Service to Children in 1993. He served as Chairman of both the Membership Committee and the Quality Assurance Committee for that organization over more than a decade.
Dr. Slattery belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Medical Association.
Members reach Dr. Slattery directly by email, text, or phone between visits. This direct access is part of the practice's MDVIP membership model.
Dr. Slattery sees adult patients from East Greenwich and surrounding communities including Warwick, Cranston, North Kingstown, Wakefield, and Narragansett. He focuses on family medicine and preventive care for patients looking to build a long-term relationship with their physician.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026