Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Pediatricians in New York, 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 New York. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed April 2026.

  1. #1

    Karen Chalanick, MD

    PediatricsNew York, NY20+ years in practice

    Karen Chalanick, MD, practices pediatrics in New York, NY. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  2. #2

    Cheryl Appel, MD, FAAP

    PediatricsNew York, NY20+ years in practice

    Cheryl Appel, MD, FAAP, practices pediatrics in New York, NY. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Sophia Gigos-Costeas, MD

    PediatricsNew Jersey, NJ20+ years in practice

    Sophia Gigos-Costeas, MD, practices pediatrics in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Joel Berezow, MD

    PediatricsNew York, NY20+ years in practice

    Joel Berezow, MD, practices pediatrics in New York, NY. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Christina Durney, MD

    PediatricsNew Jersey, NJ18+ years in practice

    Christina Durney, MD, practices pediatrics in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  6. #6

    Christy Beneri, DO

    PediatricsNew York, NY18+ years in practice

    Christy Beneri, DO, practices pediatrics in New York, NY. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  7. #7

    Mary Emborsky, DO

    PediatricsNew York, NY18+ years in practice

    Mary Emborsky, DO, practices pediatrics in New York, NY. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  8. #8

    Gia Aslanidis, MD

    PediatricsNew York, NY2+ years in practice

    Gia Aslanidis, MD, practices pediatrics in New York, NY.

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