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Inspiring Patient Stories

Patient of the Month: Naomi

06/30/2025 – Diagnosed with scoliosis at six years old, Naomi has been fighting hard to prevent further curvature of her spine. After years of trying various treatment options, and with puberty causing greater curve progression, Naomi and her family sought other treatment options. It was at Nicklaus Children’s Orthopedic, Sports Medicine & Spine Institute where Naomi and her family found comfort and hope.


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Latest Podcast

Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Parent

05/06/2025 – Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest adventures, but it comes with surprises that no one can truly prepare you for. Joining us to share her unique perspective is Dr. Melanie Suaris, a pediatrician at Nicklaus Children’s who sees patients at our primary pediatric care locations in Cutler Bay and at Nicklaus Children’s at Galloway. Listen to this Podcast

From Our Blog

Summer Smart Snacking

06/20/2025 by Food for Salud – During the summer months, kids are constantly on the go and playing all day long. All that activity means they’ll be asking for snacks more often. Now is the perfect time to introduce fresh, colorful, and fun snack ideas that kids will actually want to eat.


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Most Recent Press Release

Lead Pediatric Spine Surgeon and Researcher, Dr. Jaime A. Gomez, Joins Nicklaus Children’s

07/17/2025 – Board-certified pediatric spine surgeon and researcher, Dr. Jaime A. Gomez, has joined the Nicklaus Children’s Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute.


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Latest News Story

Family Advisory Council (FAC) Service Award Presented to Yohann Sandoval, RN

05/19/2025 – The Family Advisory Council is happy to recognize the excellent service provided by Yohann Sandoval, RN. Yohann delivers care to our patients and families in the Emergency Department. This is what one of the families Yohann cared for shared, “Yohann was literally an angel, he made my daughter very comfortable during a very bad situation. He was kind, funny and very thorough. I couldn't have asked for a better nurse!"


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Latest Video

Meet Dr. Jaime A. Gomez - Pediatric Spine Surgeon

7/23/2025 – Jaime A. Gomez, MD, is a pediatric spine surgeon with the Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. He is available for appointments in Davie and Miramar.


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From our Health & Safety Information Library

New Nicklaus Children’s Imaging Technology a ‘Game Changer’ for Children with IBD

May 06, 2025 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is at the forefront of adoption of IUS to support the diagnosis and management of IBD. It is the only hospital in Florida and one of only four children’s hospitals nationwide to offer intestinal ultrasound (IUS) for pediatric IBD patients.

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