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

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Obesity and diabetes mellitus

Tania Koerber, RD

Registered Dietitian

Primary Office: Palm Beach Gardens

Additional Office: Boynton Beach

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

Susan Malca, RD

Primary Office:

Clinical Interests:
General pediatrics and weight management

Mirta Rios, RD

Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Primary Office: Miami

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

Maria Parra, RD

Registered Dietitian

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Weight management, sports nutrition and eating disorders

Valentina Paez, RD

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.