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 epilepsytraumatic brain injurycerebral palsyautismdevelopmental disorders, behavioral issues and sleep disturbances.

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

Pediatric Neurologists

Paula Padua Schleifer, MD

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

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:

Mercedes Bello, MD

Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center

Oficina Principal: Palmetto Bay

Oficina Adicional: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:
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

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:
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

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:
Headaches, traumatic brain injury, concussion and sports neurology

Anuj Jayakar, MD

Medical Director, Neurocritical Care Program

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:
Pediatric stroke, ICU EEG and management of prolonged seizures.

Abigail E Ley, MD

Medical Director, Neurodevelopmental Conditions and Autism Program

Oficina Principal: Palm Beach Gardens

Intereses Clínicos:
Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions

Natanya Maio Mishal, MD

Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:
Neuroimmunology, epilepsy and neurocritical care

Migvis Monduy, MD

Medical Director, Cerebral Palsy and Neuromotor Center

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:

Sayed Z Naqvi, MD

Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology Program

Oficina Principal: Miami

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

Trevor J Resnick, MD

Associate Medical Director, Epilepsy Program

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:
Pediatric neurology, chronic epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, pediatric headaches

Marcel J Deray, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Oficina Principal: Miami

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

Mark A Epstein, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Oficina Principal: Weston

Intereses Clínicos:

Sehajvir S Madhok, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Oficina Principal: Davie

Intereses Clínicos:
Headaches, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy and neuromuscular conditions, developmental differences and seizures

Juan Sebastian S Martin Saavedra, MD

Pediatric Neurologist and Headache and Concussion Specialist

Oficina Principal: Weston

Intereses Clínicos:
Ataxia, neurodevelopmental disorders, fetal neurology and epilepsy.

Mikhail Mirer, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Oficina Principal: Fort Lauderdale

Intereses Clínicos:
Epilepsy, developmental disabilities, autism, Tourette’s syndrome, migraines, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other neurological conditions

Matt S Lallas, MD

Medical Director, Epilepsy and Neurophysiology Program

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:
Medically resistant epilepsy, complex epilepsy related to genetic conditions and analysis of electroencephalography data

Sandra M Saade Lemus, MD

Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist

Oficina Principal: Weston

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

Physician assistants specialized in pediatric neurology

Jacqueline Marie Bomhoff, PA-C

Oficina Principal: Palmetto Bay

Oficina Adicional: Miami

Christina Martinez, PA-C

Oficina Principal: Miami

Karla Janine Novo, PA-C

Oficina Principal: Miami

Stephanie Prieto, PA-C

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:

Nike Sophia Sitzman, PA-C

Oficina Principal: Palmetto Bay

Oficina Adicional: Miami

Andrea Veronica Trevilla, PA-C

Oficina Principal: Palmetto Bay


Nurse Practitioners specialized in pediatric neurology

Nicole Marie Campos, APRN

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:

Kelly Ann Corona, APRN

Oficina Principal: Miami

Patricia M Dean, APRN

Epilepsy Outcomes Clinic

Oficina Principal: Miami

Anne Marie Evans, APRN

Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:
Pediatric neurology, epilepsy, and neurosurgery.

Eli Maggie Figueroa, APRN

Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Oficina Principal: Weston

Intereses Clínicos:
Autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurodevelopment

Magdalena Garcia, APRN

Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Oficina Principal: Miami

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

Maria Pilar Gennaro, APRN

Ketogenic Diet Program

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:
Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Opal Patrice Marie Hamilton, APRN

Oficina Principal: Weston

Austyn Elaine Mangini, APRN

Oficina Principal: Palm Beach Gardens

Vanessa Gail Manzie, APRN

Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Oficina Principal: Weston

Intereses Clínicos:
Autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurodevelopment

Gabriel Antonio Mora, APRN

Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Oficina Principal: Miami

Damaris Sanchez Monzon-Aguirre, APRN

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:
Developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Kelly Simon Mengana, APRN

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos:
Epilepsy, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities

Sheryl Yanissa Stanley, APRN

Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Oficina Principal: Weston

Oficina Adicional: Davie

Intereses Clínicos:
Headache disorders