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Leader in Medicine

Selection for the American Health Council’s “Leader in Medicine” award is reserved for those individuals who have exhibited exemplary conduct in their field. These doctors and medical educators serve as the guiding light for advancement from the classroom to the consultation room to the operating room. Leading by example, the difference begins with them.

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RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island's Best in Medicine
Dr. John Leimert is the Chief of the Pediatrics Division at St. Josephs Health Services of Rhode Island and Teacher at Tufts University, School of Medicine. Dr. Leimert shares his knowledge and expertise in General Pediatrics and Pulmonary Diseases.
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Anna Emilsdottir, MD
Dr. Anna Emilsdottir, Retired MD formerly of West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, where her expertise lies in Internal Medicine. Dr. Emilsdottir spent 23 years as a Physician at West Palm Beach VA Hospital, where she enjoyed the communication and companionship of patients and colleagues alike.
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Dr. Keith A. Perry, Medical Director of Precision Pain Treatment Clinic in Smithfield, Rhode Island. With 27 years in the healthcare industry, including 4 in his current role, Dr. Perry is being commended for his expertise in Interventional Pain Pain Management and Anesthesia.
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Shannon Booth, PharmD

Immuno-Oncology Clinical Liaison
Bristol-Myers Squibb

Joyce Coppola, MD

President
Coppola Medical Associates LTD

Anna Emilsdottir, MD

Retired
Retired from VA Hospital

Jerald Froehner, M.D.

Anesthesia Director
US Navy

Robert Indeglia, MD, PhD

Medical Director
Our Lady of Fatima Hospital

John Leimert, MD

Chief
St. Joseph Health Services of RI

Diana Mercurio, RPh

Clinical Pharmacist
Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corp

Keith Perry, MD

Owner, MD
Precision Pain Treatment Clinic