Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Pediatricians in Rhode Island, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 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 Rhode Island. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Malini Gillen, MD

    PediatricsRhode Island, RI21+ years in practice

    Malini Gillen, MD, practices pediatrics in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    Gregory Lockhart, MD

    PediatricsRhode Island, RI20+ years in practice

    Gregory Lockhart, MD, practices pediatrics in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Gerald Exil, MD

    PediatricsRhode Island, RI20+ years in practice

    Gerald Exil, MD, practices pediatrics in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Dale Steele, MD

    PediatricsRhode Island, RI20+ years in practice

    Dale Steele, MD, practices pediatrics in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Celina Pereira, MD

    PediatricsRhode Island, RI20+ years in practice

    Celina Pereira, MD, practices pediatrics in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  6. #6

    Chase Samsel, MD

    PediatricsRhode Island, RI18+ years in practice

    Chase Samsel, MD, practices pediatrics in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  7. #7

    Natalia Lukankina, MD

    PediatricsRhode Island, RI18+ years in practice

    Natalia Lukankina, MD, practices pediatrics in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  8. #8

    Kendra Lund, MD

    PediatricsRhode Island, RI10+ years in practice

    Kendra Lund, MD, practices pediatrics in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2016.

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  9. #9

    Fnu Lydia Newton, MD

    PediatricsRhode Island, RI5+ years in practice

    Fnu Lydia Newton, MD, practices pediatrics in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2021.

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