Pediatric Neurologists and Neurosurgeons
Nicklaus Children's Neuroscience 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.
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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
Kristen C Stabingas, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Primary Office: Miami
Additional Office: Palm Beach Gardens
Robert T Buckley, MD
Medical Director, Epilepsy Surgery
Primary Office: Miami
Additional Office: Miami Beach
See all pediatric neurosurgeons 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
Primary Office: Miami
Mercedes Bello, MD
Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center
Primary Office: Palmetto Bay
Additional Office: Miami
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, Cerebral Palsy and Neuromotor Center
Primary Office: Miami
Sayed Z Naqvi, MD
Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology Program
Primary Office: Miami
Trevor J Resnick, MD
Associate Medical Director, Epilepsy 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
Mikhail Mirer, MD
Pediatric Neurologist
Primary Office: Fort Lauderdale
Matt S Lallas, MD
Medical Director, Epilepsy and Neurophysiology Program
Primary Office: Miami
Sandra M Saade Lemus, MD
Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist
Primary Office: Weston
See all pediatric neurologists on the Nicklaus Children's Hospital medical staff.
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
Multidisciplinary Program Directors
Nolan R Altman, MD
Chief, Department of Radiology NCPS Chief, Section of Radiology
Primary Office: Miami
Mislen S Bauer, MD
Director, Craniofacial Center Director, Neurofibromatosis Program
Primary Office: Miami
Jordan P Steinberg, MD
Surgical Director, Craniofacial Program
Primary Office: Miami
Parul B Jayakar, MD
Director, Division of Clinical Genetics and Metabolism NCPS Chief, Clinical Genetics and Metabolism
Primary Office: Miami
Ziad A Khatib, MD
Vice President of the Medical Staff Neuro Oncology Program
Primary Office: 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
Physician Assistants Specialized in Pediatric Neurology
Jacqueline Marie Bomhoff, PA-C
Primary Office: Palmetto Bay
Additional Office: Miami
Nike Sophia Sitzman, PA-C
Primary Office: Palmetto Bay
Additional Office: Miami
Nurse Practitioners Specialized in Pediatric Neurology
Patricia M Dean, APRN
Epilepsy Outcomes Clinic
Primary Office: Miami
Anne Marie Evans, APRN
Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Miami
Eli Maggie Figueroa, APRN
Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Weston
Magdalena Garcia, APRN
Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Miami
Maria Pilar Gennaro, APRN
Ketogenic Diet Program
Primary Office: Miami
Jordan Michelle Handin, APRN
Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Fort Lauderdale
Vanessa Gail Manzie, APRN
Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Weston
Gabriel Antonio Mora, APRN
Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Miami
Denise Marie Rodriguez, APRN
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Miami
Damaris Sanchez Monzon-Aguirre, APRN
Primary Office: Miami
Kelly Simon Mengana, APRN
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Miami
Sheryl Yanissa Stanley, APRN
Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner
Primary Office: Weston
Additional Office: Davie
Neuroscience Institute Patient Navigators
Patricia Tavio, MSN, APRN, CPN, CNRN
Patricia Tavio is a patient navigator with the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program within the Nicklaus Children’s Neuroscience 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.
Stephanie Sandoval, MSN-Ed, RN, CPN, Nurse Navigator
Stephanie Sandoval is a Nurse Navigator with the Cerebral Palsy and Neuromotor Center of Excellence. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida International University and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from South University. Stephanie has spent the majority of her nursing career providing care to critically ill children in the Cardiac ICU as well as working as a radiology nurse providing sedation and anesthesia recovery for procedures. She has worked as an adjunct nursing faculty at several South Florida universities and most recently created a patient education program for transplant recipients.
With extensive ICU nursing experience and strong academic foundation, Stephanie brings a unique combination of clinical expertise, empathy, and education to the role of Nurse Navigator. Her background ensures a deep understanding of patient care, effective communication, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.
Jasmine Basso, BSN, RN
Jasmine Basso is a patient navigator for the Neuro-Oncology Center, for patients of children diagnosed with a brain tumor.
She graduated from the University of Miami in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After graduating, she began her career as a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology infusion nurse and is a certified APHON Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider. After 3 years of pediatric infusion, she became a chemotherapy infusion nurse at an adult cancer center. Both roles gave her the opportunity to work with patients within a wide variety of hematologic and oncologic diagnoses, which allowed her to gain a wealth of knowledge in the oncology field.
As a patient navigator for the pediatric neuro-oncology program at Nicklaus Children's, she helps guide children and families through their journeys by providing education, care coordination, and support. Jasmine is very passionate about working with the pediatric population and wants to be a resource that families can count on during any situation.
