Meet the Food and Nutrition Team

All of Nicklaus Children's Dietitians are registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), having completed education requirements from the AND, and are licensed in the state of Florida.

Pediatric Registered Dietitians

Maria Paula Criado, RD

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Obesity and diabetes mellitus

Tania Koerber, RD

Registered Dietitian

More Information: Palm Beach Gardens

Clinical Interests:
Obesity/metabolic syndrome, feeding difficulties/gastrotomy tube feeds and eating disorders

Susan Malca, RD

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Clinical Interests:
General pediatrics and weight management

Mirta Rios, RD

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, nutrition and the microbiome and short bowel syndrome

Maria Parra, RD

Registered Dietitian

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Weight management, sports nutrition and eating disorders

Valentina Paez, RD

More Information: Miami

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