Pediatric Neurologists and Neurosurgeons

John Ragheb, MD

Chief, Department of Surgery

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Aventura, Naples

Clinical Interests: Neurosurgery, neurotrauma, brain tumors, spina bifida, tethered spinal cord, congenital anomalies

Sarah C Jernigan, MD

Medical Director of Quality, Nicklaus Children's Hospital Neuroscience Institute
Neurosurgery Surgical Director, Spasticity and Movement Disorders

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Office: Boynton Beach

Clinical Interests: Neurosurgery, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, craniofacial anomalies, epilepsy

Kristen C Stabingas, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Office: Palm Beach Gardens

Clinical Interests: Brachial plexus injuries, vascular neurosurgical conditions, hydrocephalus, tethered cord syndrome, tumors and the management of complex congenital disorders, including Chiari malformations and myelomeningocele

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Pediatric Neurologists

Paula Padua Schleifer, MD

Chief, Neurology
Co-Medical Director, Neuroscience Institute
Medical Director, Neurogenetics Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Epilepsy, neurogenetics, neurometabolic disorders, and ketogenic diet.

Mercedes Bello, MD

Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center

Primary Office: Palmetto Bay

Additional Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Pediatric sleep disorders, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and epilepsy

Marytery Fajardo, MD

Program Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program
Co-Director, Neuro-Cardiac and Development Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Pediatric epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, neuromodulation and neurologic and developmental outcomes in children with complex congenital heart disease

Wilson D Heredia Nunez, MD

Medical Director, Headache Program

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Office: Weston

Clinical Interests: Headaches, traumatic brain injury, concussion and sports neurology

Anuj Jayakar, MD

Medical Director, Neurocritical Care Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Pediatric stroke, ICU EEG and management of prolonged seizures.

Abigail E Ley, MD

Medical Director, Neurodevelopmental Conditions and Autism Program

Primary Office: Palm Beach Gardens

Clinical Interests: Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions

Natanya Maio Mishal, MD

Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Neuroimmunology, epilepsy and neurocritical care

Migvis Monduy, MD

Medical Director, Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders Programs

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Cerebral palsy and spasticity disorders, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders

Sayed Z Naqvi, MD

Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Medically refractory epilepsies, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, infantile spams and management of pediatric neurological emergencies requiring inpatient care.

Trevor J Resnick, MD

Medical Director, Epilepsy and Neurophysiology Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Pediatric neurology, chronic epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, pediatric headaches

Marcel J Deray, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Sleep disorders, autism, speech delays and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Mark A Epstein, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Primary Office: Weston

Clinical Interests: Epilepsy, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities.

Matt S Lallas, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Medically resistant epilepsy, complex epilepsy related to genetic conditions and analysis of electroencephalography data

Sehajvir S Madhok, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Primary Office: Weston

Juan Sebastian S Martin Saavedra, MD

Pediatric Neurologist and Headache and Concussion Specialist

Primary Office: Weston

Clinical Interests: Ataxia, neurodevelopmental disorders, fetal neurology and epilepsy.

Gisela Moreira Eyng, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Drug-resistant epilepsy, neurogenetics and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Sandra M Saade Lemus, MD

Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist

Primary Office: Weston

Clinical Interests: Transitional neurology, movement disorders, sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy/excessive sleepiness and sleepwalking/sleeptalking

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Pediatric Neuropsychologists

Brandon M Korman, PsyD, PhD

Supervisor, Fellowship, Internship, and Advanced Practicum in Pediatric Neuropsychology

Primary Office: Weston

Clinical Interests: Pediatric and adolescent neuropsychological assessment, epilepsy neuropsychological evaluations, memory, disorders of attention and executive skills

Kayleen S Ball, PsyD

Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Primary Office: South Miami

Clinical Interests: Congenital heart defects, epilepsy, pediatric stroke, neuro-oncology/acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), solid organ transplant and mitochondrial diseases

Jacqueline C Mahfood, PhD

Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Primary Office: South Miami

Julia N Zubillaga, PsyD

Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Primary Office: South Miami

Clinical Interests: Traumatic and acquired brain injuries, cardiac neurodevelopment, hematology/oncology, and solid organ transplant.

Multidisciplinary Program Directors

Nolan R Altman, MD

Chief, Department of Radiology
NCPS Chief, Section of Radiology

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Neuro-congenital malformations, metabolic diseases, vascular malformations, pediatric neuroradiology

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Mislen S Bauer, MD

Director, Craniofacial Center
Director, Neurofibromatosis Program

Primary Office: Miami

Practice Name: Kidz Medical Services, Inc.

Clinical Interests: Craniofacial deformities, neurofibromatosis

Jordan P Steinberg, MD

Surgical Director, Craniofacial Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Cleft lip and palate, congenital facial skeletal growth disorders and syndromes, craniosynostosis, ear anomalies, jaw deformities requiring corrective (orthognathic) surgery, ear anomalies and pediatric skin/soft tissue lesions

Parul B Jayakar, MD

Director, Division of Clinical Genetics and Metabolism
NCPS Chief, Clinical Genetics and Metabolism

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Autism, genetic syndromes, dysmorphism, metabolism errors, chromomal abnormalities, congenital anomalies, neurodegenerative diseases, cytogenetics, biochemical genetics

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Ziad A Khatib, MD

Vice President of the Medical Staff
Neuro Oncology Program

Primary Office: Miami

Practice Name: Kidz Medical Services, Inc.

Clinical Interests: Pediatric brain tumors, neuro-oncology, pediatric cancer treatment, chemotherapy, glioma

John W Kuluz, MD

Director, Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Clinic

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Office: West Kendall

Clinical Interests: Spinal cord injury, stroke, ischemic brain injury

Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Professionals

Ana Maria Diaz, APRN

Supervisor, Neurosurgery Advance Practice Providers (APPs)

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Pediatric neurosurgical diseases, including brain tumors, spasticity and hydrocephalus