Meet the Pediatric Neurology Team

The neurologists at Nicklaus Children’s specialize in caring for children with a wide range of neurological conditions such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, autism, developmental disorders, behavioral issues and sleep disturbances.

Pediatric Neurologists


Paula Padua Schleifer, MD

Chief, Neurology
Co-Medical Director, Brain 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.


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


Abigail E Ley, MD

Pediatric Neurologist 

Primary Office: Palm Beach Gardens

Clinical Interests: Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions


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

Physician assistants specialized in pediatric neurology


Jacqueline Marie Bomhoff, PA-C

Primary Office: Palmetto Bay

Additional Office: Miami


Nike Sophia Sitzman, PA-C

Primary Office: Palmetto Bay

Additional Office: Miami


Andrea Veronica Trevilla, PA-C

Primary Office: Palmetto Bay


Christina Martinez, PA-C

Primary Office: Miami


Karla Janine Novo, PA-C

Primary Office: Miami


Nurse Practitioners specialized in pediatric neurology


Nicole Marie Campos, APRN

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Neurology


Kelly Ann Corona, APRN

Primary Office: Miami


Patricia M Dean, APRN

Epilepsy Outcomes Clinic

Primary Office: Miami


Eli Maggie Figueroa, APRN

Primary Office: Weston

Clinical Interests: Autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurodevelopment


Magdalena Garcia, APRN

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: epilepsy, headaches, autism, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).


Maria Pilar Gennaro, APRN

Ketogenic Diet Program

Primary Office: Miami


Jeanette Gonzalez, APRN

Primary Office: Miami


Elizabeth Guerra, APRN

Primary Office: Miami


Opal Patrice Marie Hamilton, APRN

Primary Office: Weston


Vanessa Gail Manzie, APRN

Primary Office: Weston

Clinical Interests: Autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurodevelopment


Damaris Sanchez Monzon-Aguirre, APRN

Primary Office: Miami


Sheryl Yanissa Stanley, APRN

Primary Office: Weston


Tammy Lynn Trabosh, APRN

NeuroCritical Care Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Miami


 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.