Pediatric Neurologists and Neurosurgeons
Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute is home to a unique multidisciplinary team of specialists, nurses, technologists, therapists and caregivers who provide unrivaled care, delivered with compassion and empathy for the children we treat and the families we serve.
Pediatric Neurosurgeons
Our neurosurgery team works with other pediatric specialists at Nicklaus Children's to establish an accurate diagnosis, develop a specialized treatment plan and provide comprehensive treatment to all patients.
Toba N Niazi, MD
Chief, Section of Neurosurgery Director, Division of Neurosurgery Co-Medical Director, Nicklaus Children's Hospital Brain Institute Medical Director, Neuro-Oncology Surgical Services
Primary Office: Miami
John Ragheb, MD
Chief, Department of Surgery
Primary Office: Miami
Sarah C Jernigan, MD
Medical Director of Quality, Nicklaus Children's Hospital Brain Institute Neurosurgery Surgical Director, Spasticity and Movement Disorders
Primary Office: Miami
Kristen C Stabingas, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Primary Office: Miami
Pediatric Neurologists
Paula Padua Schleifer, MD
Chief, Neurology Co-Medical Director, Brain Institute Medical Director, Neurogenetics Program
Primary Office: Miami
Mercedes Bello, MD
Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center
Primary Office: Palmetto Bay
Marytery Fajardo, MD
Program Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program Co-Director, Neuro-Cardiac and Development Program
Primary Office: Miami
Wilson D Heredia Nunez, MD
Medical Director, Headache Program
Primary Office: Miami
Anuj Jayakar, MD
Medical Director, Neurocritical Care Program
Primary Office: Miami
Abigail E Ley, MD
Medical Director, Neurodevelopmental Conditions and Autism Program
Primary Office: Palm Beach Gardens
Natanya Maio Mishal, MD
Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology
Primary Office: Miami
Migvis Monduy, MD
Medical Director, Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders Programs
Primary Office: Miami
Sayed Z Naqvi, MD
Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology Program
Primary Office: Miami
Trevor J Resnick, MD
Medical Director, Epilepsy and Neurophysiology Program
Primary Office: Miami
Marcel J Deray, MD
Pediatric Neurologist
Primary Office: Miami
Mark A Epstein, MD
Pediatric Neurologist
Primary Office: Weston
Sehajvir S Madhok, MD
Pediatric Neurologist
Primary Office: Davie
Juan Sebastian S Martin Saavedra, MD
Pediatric Neurologist and Headache and Concussion Specialist
Primary Office: Weston
Gisela Moreira Eyng, MD
Pediatric Neurologist
Primary Office: Miami
Matt S Lallas, MD
Pediatric Neurologist
Primary Office: Miami
Sandra M Saade Lemus, MD
Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist
Primary Office: Weston
Pediatric Neuropsychologists
Brandon M Korman, PsyD, PhD
Supervisor, Fellowship, Internship, and Advanced Practicum in Pediatric Neuropsychology
Primary Office: Weston
Kayleen S Ball, PsyD
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Primary Office: South Miami
Jacqueline C Mahfood, PhD
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Primary Office: South Miami
Julia N Zubillaga, PsyD
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Primary Office: South Miami
Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Professionals
Ana Maria Diaz, APRN
Supervisor, Neurosurgery Advance Practice Providers (APPs)
Primary Office: Miami
Veronica Grass Cordoba, APRN
Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Miami
Katrina Marie Moya, APRN
Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Miami
Jennifer Perez, APRN
Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Miami
Lissete Marie Vega, APRN
Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Miami
Amanda Danielle Fernandez, APRN
Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Miami
Yvania Dastine, APRN
Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Palm Beach Gardens
Physician Assistants Specialized in Pediatric Neurology
Nurse Practitioners Specialized in Pediatric Neurology
Patricia M Dean, APRN
Epilepsy Outcomes Clinic
Primary Office: Miami
Anne Marie Evans, APRN
Primary Office: Miami
Eli Maggie Figueroa, APRN
Primary Office: Weston
Magdalena Garcia, APRN
Primary Office: Miami
Maria Pilar Gennaro, APRN
Ketogenic Diet Program
Primary Office: Miami
Vanessa Gail Manzie, APRN
Primary Office: Weston
Brain Institute Patient Navigators
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Patricia Tavio, MSN, APRN, CPN, CNRN
Patricia Tavio is a patient navigator with the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program within the Nicklaus Children’s Brain Institute.
She completed a bachelor's degree in nursing at Florida International University and a master’s degree at Barry University. She also obtained a certification as a family nurse practitioner and certified neuroscience registered nurse. Mrs. Tavio began her nursing career in the neurology/neurosurgery unit, providing inpatient care to children with epilepsy, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, and chronic neurologic disorders. Her clinical interests include providing advocacy and guidance to patients and families to establish a continuum of care for the best possible outcomes.
