Meet the Neonatology Team

The team provides medical care using evidence-based tools, a proficient level of training and education, clinical research and state-of-the-art medical technology. The goal is to provide excellent care and to ensure that each infant achieves his or her full potential.

Magaly Diaz-Barbosa, MD

Director, Division of Neonatology

Primary Office: Miami

Practice Name: Kidz Medical Services, Inc.

Additional Office: Coral Gables

Clinical Interests: Neonatology


Fuad Alkhoury, MD

Director, Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program

Primary Office: Miami

Practice Name: Miami Associates in Pediatric Surgery, PA

Additional Offices: Aventura, Miami

Clinical Interests: Thyroid and endocrine surgery, Hepatobiliary and intra-thoracic pathology, neonatal and fetal medicine with focus on minimally invasive approach, pediatric robotic surgery


See all the Neonatologists on the Nicklaus Children's Hospital medical staff.

NICU Nurse Navigator

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Yesica Peraza, MSN, RN, CPN, CCRN

Patient Navigator, Colorectal Center

Yesica Peraza is a patient navigator within the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Colorectal Center. She completed a master’s degree in nursing education at Capella University.

Mrs. Peraza began her nursing career at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital as a float pool nurse, several intensive care unit settings, including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

As a nurse navigator, Mrs. Peraza coordinates care for patients and families undergoing a range of surgical procedures and exams, offering support, timely information, and resources to achieve the best possible care outcomes. Mrs. Peraza can help you and your child navigate the complexities of their colorectal diagnosis, appointments, education and more. Her clinical interests are centered around providing exceptional care coordination for patients and their families.

Call the Patient Navigator: 786-624-2745


Rounding out the unit-based care team of neonatal doctors and nurses are:

  • Occupational therapists
  • Respiratory therapists
  • Physical and occupational therapists
  • Social workers
  • Lactation consultants
  • Nutritionists
  • Psychologists
  • Child Life Specialists
  • Social Workers who are experienced in supporting families in caring for neonates.

In addition, the division has expedient access to multiple subspecialists, both medical and surgical, who assist us in managing patients with a broad range of complex disorders.

 A clinician identified with a Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists logo is an affiliate of Nicklaus Children's Health System. All other clinicians listed on the website are in independent medical practices.