Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Internal Medicine Doctors 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 internal medicine physician with active credentialing in Rhode Island. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Stanley Balon, MD

    Addiction MedicineRhode Island, RI20+ years in practice

    Stanley Balon, MD, practices addiction medicine in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  2. #2

    Sterling Malish, MD

    Addiction MedicineRhode Island, RI18+ years in practice

    Sterling Malish, MD, practices addiction medicine in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  3. #3

    Stephanie Favreau, MD

    Addiction MedicineRhode Island, RI17+ years in practice

    Stephanie Favreau, MD, practices addiction medicine in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2009.

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  4. #4

    Christopher Palmer, DO

    Addiction MedicineMissouri, MO15+ years in practice

    Christopher Palmer, DO, practices orthopedic surgery in Missouri, MO. NPI-verified active practice since 2011.

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  5. #5

    Karl Herman, MD

    Addiction MedicineRhode Island, RI13+ years in practice

    Karl Herman, MD, practices addiction medicine in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2013.

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  6. #6

    Daniela McCooey, DO

    Addiction MedicineRhode Island, RI11+ years in practice

    Daniela McCooey, DO, practices addiction medicine in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2015.

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  7. #7

    Mahmoud Mowafy, MD

    Addiction MedicineRhode Island, RI10+ years in practice

    Mahmoud Mowafy, MD, practices addiction medicine in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2016.

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