Meet Our Pediatric Orthopedic Doctors in South Florida

We're proud to be a leader in orthopedic services, specializing in sports injuries and general pediatric orthopedics and surgery. The pediatric orthopedic specialists at Nicklaus Children's also specialize in diagnosing scoliosis of the spine and performing scoliosis surgery. Our orthopedic experts are dedicated to supporting the treatment and prevention of injuries in children and adolescents.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons

Craig J Spurdle, MD

Chief of Orthopedic Surgery Director, Nicklaus Children's Ambulatory Surgery Center Director, Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists

More Information: West Kendall

Clinical Interests:
Arthroscopic pediatric and adolescent sports medicine reconstruction, musculoskeletal trauma, along with other congenital and acquired anomalies of the skeletal system

Stephen G George, MD

Medical Director, Surgical Services Medical Director, Pediatric Spinal Surgery

More Information: West Kendall

Clinical Interests:
Complex spinal deformities, kyphosis, scoliosis, kyphosis and spondolyolisthesis

Thomas J Errico, MD

Associate Director of Pediatric Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine

More Information: Palm Beach Gardens

Clinical Interests:
Complex spinal disorders and scoliosis

Roger E Saldana, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Physician Liaison, Community-Based Orthopedic Surgery Initiative

More Information: Pinecrest

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric sports-related injuries, limb abnormalities, general pediatric orthopedic surgery, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma

Brandon Barsky, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Medicine Physician

More Information: Davie

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric orthopedic injuries, sports-related injuries, fracture care and injury prevention in young athletes

Jaime A Gomez, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

More Information: Miramar

Clinical Interests:
complex spinal conditions, scoliosis casting, bracing, spinal deformity correction.

Subaraman Ramchandran, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Complex spinal deformities, spinal tumors and degenerative spinal pathologies

Daniel K Ruggles, DO

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Limb lengthening and alignment correction of congenital and acquired conditions, growth plate injuries, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma

Thomas J Utset-Ward, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Orthopedic Oncologist

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric orthopedic oncology, sarcoma, limb salvage and reconstruction, pediatric arthroplasty and general pediatric orthopedic surgery.

Margaret L Wright, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric sports-related injuries, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma as well as general pediatric orthopedics

Orthopedic Advanced Practice Professionals

Stephanie Marie Aguilar, PA-C

More Information: Miami

Stephen Edgar Bodden, PA-C

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric fractures, growth plate injuries, limb lengthening and alignment correction of congenital and acquired conditions.

David E Figueroa, PA-C

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Sports medicine and pediatric orthopedic trauma

Miguel Lopez, PA-C

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

More Information: Pinecrest

Clinical Interests:
Sports medicine

Patrice Elizabeth Neil, PA-C

Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant

More Information: Miramar

Clinical Interests:
Sports medicine and pediatric orthopedic trauma.

Eduardo Romero, PA-C

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Sports medicine and pediatric orthopedic trauma

Luz Adriana Ruiz, PA-C

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric Orthopedic fractures, trauma, sports injuries and musculoskeletal deformities

Sarah Noelle Toledo, PA-C

Orthopedic Physician Assistant

More Information: West Kendall

Clinical Interests:
Musculoskeletal trauma, neuromuscular disorders and general orthopedic conditions.

Caroline Marie Pallidine, APRN

Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric fractures, growth plate injuries, and alignment correction of orthopedic trauma.

Lilliam Maria Rimblas, APRN

More Information: Miami

Center for Spinal Disorders Advanced Practice Providers

Jacqueline Elizabeth Amazon, PA-C

Center for Spinal Disorders Physician Assistant

More Information: Miami

Yessenia U. Becraft, APRN

Center for Spinal Disorders Advanced Nurse Practitioner

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Scoliosis, back pain and spondylolysis.

Alejandra Margarita Patterson, APRN

Center for Spinal Disorders Advanced Nurse Practitioner

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Scoliosis, spondylolysis spondylolisthesis, back pain, neck pain.

Evelyn Silva, APRN

Center for Spinal Disorders Advanced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

More Information: West Kendall

Clinical Interests:
Scoliosis, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, back pain, disc herniations, neck pain, and any spine-related problems.

Orthopedic Nursing Team

Stacie Arce, RN

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Jody Nobles, RN

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Melaine Valle, RN

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Orthopedic Nurse Navigators

Nicole Orozco, BSN, RN, CPN

Patient Navigator, Center for Spinal Disorders

Lauren Zubizarreta, BSN, RN, CPHON

Patient Navigator, Center for Spinal Disorders