Cumberland, RI Office

Brian Pontarelli, DPM, is a board certified foot and ankle surgeon at Rhode Island Foot Care’s locations in Cumberland, North Providence, Cumberland & Johnston, Rhode Island as well as Norfolk, Massachusetts.

Dr. Pontarelli received his Bachelor of Science in biology and minor in business administration from Providence College in Rhode Island. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. Afterward, he completed his residency and surgical training at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island.

He performs all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery and has a passion for sports medicine. Dr. Pontarelli is also an avid diabetic wound care specialist. He is a founding member and staff podiatrist of a local wound care center and has helped heal many difficult wounds utilizing cutting edge technology such as hyperbaric oxygen chambers and synthesized skin derivatives.

Dr. Pontarelli became board certified and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons in 2002. Over the past nine years, Dr. Pontarelli has brought many innovative ideas to better serve patients, using a “one-stop shopping” mentality, with in-office circulation testing and a full line of foot care and footwear products.

He holds hospital affiliations with Lifespan/The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Care System, Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, and Roger Williams Medical Center. He also serves on the Education Committee and participates in resident training at Roger Williams Medical Center.

Dr. Nicole Curreri is the newest associate of the Rhode Island Foot Care team. She currently sees patients at the practice’s Dartmouth,East Providence and Warren offices.

Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Curreri earned her bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in Honors Program from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. During her undergraduate studies, she worked as a nursing assistant in a long-term care facility and as a medical scribe in a podiatry office—experiences that sparked her passion for foot and ankle care.

She went on to receive her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in 2022. Dr. Curreri completed her Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency at Roger Williams Medical Center with added credentials in Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery. She served as chief resident in her final year and gained extensive experience in diabetic limb salvage and wound care. During residency, she trained under many respected local podiatrists, including those at Rhode Island Foot Care.

Having established strong professional and personal ties in Rhode Island during her residency, Dr. Curreri is proud to continue her career in the Ocean State as part of the Rhode Island Foot Care team.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Curreri enjoys exploring New England, spending time outdoors, golfing, cooking, and sharing time with family and friends.