Providence, RI – Care New England announces Dr. Rachel E. Beard has joined our surgical department as Division Chief of Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery and will begin seeing patients on April 1, 2026.
Dr. Beard specializes in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and advanced general surgery. She treats cancers and benign conditions of the pancreas, liver, and biliary system, as well as cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, including neuroendocrine and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. As an expert robotic surgeon, Dr. Beard offers minimally invasive approaches to both hepatopancreaticobiliary and general surgery, including hernia repairs and complex gallbladder surgeries.
“Dr. Beard is an excellent addition to our Care New England Department of Surgery,” said Melissa Murphy, MD, Executive Chief of Surgery, Care New England, and Interim Chief Medical Officer, Kent Hospital. “Her mastery in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery and Surgical Oncology is advancing our ability to offer lifesaving, personalized care to patients with the most challenging diseases of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas.”
“Caring for patients with complex diagnoses requires both technical precision and trust. I look forward to delivering this advanced care at Care New England, a system focused on innovation and coordinated care,” said Dr. Beard.
Dr. Beard is a well-established academic surgeon, and in addition to her clinical role at Care New England, Dr. Beard will serve as the Clerkship Director, providing education and mentorship for medical students completing their core surgical rotations at Care New England.
Dr. Beard completed her surgical residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a Harvard teaching hospital in Boston, with additional fellowships in Surgical Oncology Research at the National Cancer Institute and Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She began practicing at Rhode Island Hospital in 2017 and served as Section Chief of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery.
She will see patients at two locations: 455 Tollgate Road in Warwick and 101 Plain Street in Providence.
About Care New England
Care New England Health System is a trusted organization advancing the future of care through leading medical research, nationally recognized clinical services, and innovative programs. As one connected system, CNE attracts top, specially trained physicians and clinicians, fosters collaboration across disciplines, and leads meaningful conversations about health, wellness, and end-of-life care.
Founded in 1996, Care New England brings together a network of respected organizations working together to better serve patients and the community. The system includes Butler Hospital, Kent Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Care New England Medical Group, VNA Home Health and Hospice, The Providence Center, and Integra, a certified accountable care organization (ACO). Care New England includes 749 licensed beds and 102 infant bassinets. Care New England is proud of its strong commitment to education and research, and through Butler, Kent, and Women & Infants Hospitals, maintains a teaching and research affiliation with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Kent is also a teaching affiliate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.