UOI Has Most Orthopedic ‘Top Docs’ in RI Monthly’s 2026 Issue
With 21 spanning several categories, University Orthopedics has the most orthopedic physicians on Rhode Island Monthly's 2026 "Top Docs" list.
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April 29, 2026
Pain Intervention Seminar: Learn About Non-Drug Options
Oral opioids are not the only option for treating your chronic pain. In this free, live seminar, you’ll hear from University Orthopedics Interventional Pain and Spine physician, Dr. S. Chris Tian, on proven chronic pain treatments that can improve your quality of life.
February 2, 2026
Hope for Chronic Pain Suffers: Dr. Tian First in RI to Implant Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulator
The landmark procedure is meant to help patients with chronic spinal or neuropathic pain, including low back pain, sciatica, and peripheral neuropathy, who have exhausted conservative treatments.
November 17, 2025
PBN: 5 Questions with Dr. Tian
After hearing about a first-in-RI procedure Dr. Tian recently performed, the Providence Business News asked him 5 Questions, covering the procedure itself, pain management trends, and how the specialty can help stem the opioid crisis.
September 11, 2023
UOI’s Dr. Tian First in Rhode Island Offering Proven Treatment for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
Dr. Tian successfully performed two Intracept® Procedures at University Orthopedics’ East Bay Surgery Center in East Providence. The minimally invasive, outpatient procedure takes about an hour and is implant-free.
August 23, 2023