Lilian Mekhail‑Ayyad, MD is a developmental‑behavioral pediatrician at Nemours Children’s Health in Orlando, Florida. She specializes in the evaluation and care of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences, with a strong focus on improving access to timely, high‑quality diagnosis and support.

Dr. Mekhail completed her Developmental‑Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. She previously completed her pediatric residency at Goryeb Children’s Hospital and earned her medical degree from St. George’s University. Prior to fellowship training, she practiced as a general pediatrician, an experience that continues to inform her commitment to care within the medical home.

Dr. Mekhail is deeply passionate about empowering general pediatricians to confidently assess and support autistic children in primary care settings. She is also dedicated to educating medical students and pediatric residents and to providing strengths‑based, neuroaffirming care for children with disabilities and their families.