Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Orthopedic Surgeons 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 orthopedic surgery physician with active credentialing in Rhode Island. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Vaughn Gooding, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryRhode Island, RI21+ years in practice

    Vaughn Gooding, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    Stanley Stutz, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryMassachusetts, MA21+ years in practice

    Stanley Stutz, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Massachusetts, MA. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  3. #3

    Phillip Lucas, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryRhode Island, RI20+ years in practice

    Phillip Lucas, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Brad Blankenhorn, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryRhode Island, RI19+ years in practice

    Brad Blankenhorn, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  5. #5

    Daniel Portney, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryRhode Island, RI11+ years in practice

    Daniel Portney, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2015.

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  6. #6

    Devan Patel, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNorth Carolina, NC10+ years in practice

    Devan Patel, MD, practices gastroenterology in North Carolina, NC. NPI-verified active practice since 2016.

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  7. #7

    Lauren Piana, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryRhode Island, RI6+ years in practice

    Lauren Piana, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2020.

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  8. #8

    Jeffrey Okewunmi, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryRhode Island, RI3+ years in practice

    Jeffrey Okewunmi, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Rhode Island, RI. NPI-verified active practice since 2023.

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