Pediatrics

Abbot Laptook, MD

Professor, Pediatrics

Abbot Laptook, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics at Brown University and a neonatologist specializing in neonatal-perinatal medicine at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island in Providence, RI. He primarily treats critically ill newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), focusing on high-risk preterm and term infants, particularly those with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and other causes of neurodevelopmental deficits. His patient population includes neonates requiring intensi

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (American Board of Pediatrics)

Education & Training

Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (MD, 1976)
Residency: Cohen Children's Medical Center (Pediatrics, 1979)
Fellowship: Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown University (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1981)

Years in Practice

50+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Castle Connolly — Regional Top Doctor
2014
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Neonatal NeurologyPremature BirthNeonatal-Perinatal MedicineNeonatal Intensive CarePrematurityPediatric Specialty

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Laptook treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Laptook accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance?

Abbot Laptook's public profile lists Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Cigna plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Laptook practice?

Abbot Laptook practices in Providence, RI with hospital affiliations including Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island.

What does Dr. Laptook specialize in?

Abbot Laptook is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

How long has Dr. Laptook been practicing?

Abbot Laptook has 50+ years of clinical experience in pediatrics.

What is Dr. Laptook's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (MD, 1976); Residency: Cohen Children's Medical Center (Pediatrics, 1979); Fellowship: Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island/Brown University (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1981).