Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Pediatricians in Arizona, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated April 30, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every pediatrics physician with active credentialing in Arizona. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed April 2026.

  1. #1

    Mary Allare, MD

    PediatricsArizona, AZ20+ years in practice

    Mary Allare, MD, practices pediatrics in Arizona, AZ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  2. #2

    Sharon Novy, MD

    PediatricsArizona, AZ20+ years in practice

    Sharon Novy, MD, practices pediatrics in Arizona, AZ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Michael Markowitz, MD

    Addiction MedicineArizona, AZ20+ years in practice

    Michael Markowitz, MD, practices pediatrics in Arizona, AZ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Jeffrey Proudfoot, DO

    PediatricsArizona, AZ20+ years in practice

    Jeffrey Proudfoot, DO, practices pediatrics in Arizona, AZ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Kim Rutherford, MD

    PediatricsArizona, AZ19+ years in practice

    Kim Rutherford, MD, practices pediatrics in Arizona, AZ. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  6. #6

    Paulina Mariki-Mhango, MD

    PediatricsArizona, AZ15+ years in practice

    Paulina Mariki-Mhango, MD, practices pediatrics in Arizona, AZ. NPI-verified active practice since 2011.

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  7. #7

    Alea Cox, MD

    PediatricsArizona, AZ3+ years in practice

    Alea Cox, MD, practices pediatrics in Arizona, AZ. NPI-verified active practice since 2023.

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