About
Dr. Kristina McAteer is the founder, owner, and medical director of Oceanside Medical Aesthetics and Wellness in Warwick, Rhode Island. She holds board certification in Emergency Medicine and serves as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. She also holds an appointment as an associate professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Dr. McAteer earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brown University after relocating from upstate New York to Rhode Island in 1994. She worked in public health before pursuing medicine, then earned her MD from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2005. She completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital and has practiced in Rhode Island ever since. More than two decades in high-acuity medicine sharpened her understanding of how lifestyle shapes long-term health outcomes. That perspective led her to build a practice where prevention, performance, and aesthetics work together. Her goal for every patient is to help them become the best version of themselves through personalized, compassionate care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brown University, BS Biology
Medical School
University of Vermont College of Medicine, MD, 2005
Residency
Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital
Additional Training
Associate Professor, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McAteer right for?
Dr. McAteer is a strong fit for adults at any life stage who want a proactive, prevention-first approach to their health. Patients managing chronic conditions, weight, or hormonal imbalances benefit from her integrative clinical style. Those interested in combining primary care with aesthetic treatments will find both under one roof. Concierge members who value direct access, house calls, and unhurried appointments will feel well-supported here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McAteer specializes in functional and preventive medicine, with a clinical focus on chronic condition management, hormone optimization, and medical weight loss. She also holds board certification in Emergency Medicine, which gives her a strong foundation in acute and systemic illness.
Yes. Dr. McAteer holds board certification in Emergency Medicine and serves as a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. She also holds a faculty appointment as an associate professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Dr. McAteer earned her BS in Biology from Brown University and her MD from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2005. She completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital and has practiced in Rhode Island ever since.
Dr. McAteer treats a wide range of conditions including chronic disease, hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, and weight-related health issues. She also provides cancer screenings and preventive health services. Her background in emergency medicine allows her to address acute concerns as well.
Yes. Dr. McAteer offers a full range of aesthetic treatments including Botox, dermal fillers, body contouring with Emsculpt NEO, microneedling, laser hair removal, and more. These services operate alongside primary care in a dedicated Aesthetic Wellness suite at the Warwick practice.
More than two decades in high-acuity emergency medicine gave Dr. McAteer a close view of how lifestyle choices shape long-term health. That experience drove her to build a practice focused on prevention and performance rather than reactive care. Her goal is to help every patient reach their healthiest self through personalized treatment.
Yes. Dr. McAteer offers house calls to concierge members. This is one of several enhanced access benefits available through the practice's concierge membership.
Yes. Dr. McAteer uses the PNOE® breath analysis system for VO2 max metabolic testing and the Styku® 3D body scanner to give patients concrete, data-driven health assessments. These tools help her personalize treatment plans for weight management, fitness, and overall wellness.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026