Dr. Jeannine Giovanni

About the Doctor

Dr. Jeannine Giovanni is a general surgeon in Johnston, Rhode Island, specializing in bariatric surgery. She received her medical degree from the University of Connecticut and has been in practice for more than 21 years. She completed her surgical residency at Boston University Medical Center (1999–2004). Dr. Giovanni has clinical expertise in bariatric surgery and upper GI endoscopy. She is affiliated with Kent Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center.

• Over 21 years of experience

• Patients’ Top Choice (5/5 rating from 42 reviews)

• Subspecialty in bariatric surgery

• Affiliated with Kent Hospital and Roger Williams Medical Center

• Five patient awards for bedside manner and attentiveness

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Connecticut

Residency – Boston University Medical Center, Surgery (1999–2004)

Fellowship/Additional Training – None listed

Medical Conditions Treated

• Obesity (requiring bariatric surgery)

• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

• Upper GI conditions (e.g., ulcers, hiatal hernia)

• Gallbladder disease (assumed based on general surgery scope)

• Hernias

Medical Procedures Performed

• Bariatric surgery (e.g., gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy)

• Upper GI endoscopy

• Laparoscopic surgery (minimally invasive)

• Hernia repair

• Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)

• General surgical consultations

Services Offered

Dr. Giovanni provides comprehensive general surgical services with a focus on bariatric surgery for weight loss and metabolic health. She also performs upper GI endoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The practice emphasizes patient education, thorough preoperative evaluation, and attentive postoperative care. Patients describe her as kind, informative, and skilled, with a long-term positive impact on their health. No online consultations are explicitly mentioned; please contact the office directly.

• Bariatric surgery evaluation and procedures (gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy)

• Upper GI endoscopy for diagnosis and treatment

• Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery

• General surgery consultations for hernia, gallbladder, and other abdominal conditions

• Preoperative and postoperative care

• Multidisciplinary weight management referrals

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Regence Health Plans (PPO)

• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Practice Locations

Address: Rhode Island Surgeons Inc, 1539 Atwood Avenue Suite 201, Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: (401) 521-631

Hospital Affiliations

• Kent Hospital – Warwick, Rhode Island

• Roger Williams Medical Center – Providence, Rhode Island