Meet the Pediatric Neurology Team

The neurologists at Nicklaus Children’s specialize in caring for children with a wide range of neurological conditions such as epilepsytraumatic brain injurycerebral palsyautismdevelopmental disorders, behavioral issues and sleep disturbances.

See all pediatric neurologists 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

Clinical Interests:

Mercedes Bello, MD

Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center

Primary Office: Palmetto Bay

Additional Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric sleep disorders, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and epilepsy

Marytery Fajardo, MD

Program Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program Co-Director, Neuro-Cardiac and Development Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, neuromodulation and neurologic and developmental outcomes in children with complex congenital heart disease

Wilson D Heredia Nunez, MD

Medical Director, Headache Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Headaches, traumatic brain injury, concussion and sports neurology

Anuj Jayakar, MD

Medical Director, Neurocritical Care Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric stroke, ICU EEG and management of prolonged seizures.

Abigail E Ley, MD

Medical Director, Neurodevelopmental Conditions and Autism Program

Primary Office: Palm Beach Gardens

Clinical Interests:
Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions

Natanya Maio Mishal, MD

Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Neuroimmunology, epilepsy and neurocritical care

Migvis Monduy, MD

Medical Director, Cerebral Palsy and Neuromotor Center

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:

Sayed Z Naqvi, MD

Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Medically refractory epilepsies, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, infantile spams and management of pediatric neurological emergencies requiring inpatient care.

Trevor J Resnick, MD

Associate Medical Director, Epilepsy Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric neurology, chronic epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, pediatric headaches

Marcel J Deray, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Sleep disorders, autism, speech delays and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Mark A Epstein, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Primary Office: Weston

Clinical Interests:

Sehajvir S Madhok, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Primary Office: Davie

Clinical Interests:
Headaches, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy and neuromuscular conditions, developmental differences and seizures

Juan Sebastian S Martin Saavedra, MD

Pediatric Neurologist and Headache and Concussion Specialist

Primary Office: Weston

Clinical Interests:
Ataxia, neurodevelopmental disorders, fetal neurology and epilepsy.

Mikhail Mirer, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Primary Office: Fort Lauderdale

Clinical Interests:
Epilepsy, developmental disabilities, autism, Tourette’s syndrome, migraines, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other neurological conditions

Matt S Lallas, MD

Medical Director, Epilepsy and Neurophysiology Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Medically resistant epilepsy, complex epilepsy related to genetic conditions and analysis of electroencephalography data

Sandra M Saade Lemus, MD

Neurologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist

Primary Office: Weston

Clinical Interests:
Transitional neurology, movement disorders, sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy/excessive sleepiness and sleepwalking/sleeptalking

Physician assistants specialized in pediatric neurology

Jacqueline Marie Bomhoff, PA-C

Primary Office: Palmetto Bay

Additional Office: Miami

Christina Martinez, PA-C

Primary Office: Miami

Karla Janine Novo, PA-C

Primary Office: Miami

Stephanie Prieto, PA-C

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:

Nike Sophia Sitzman, PA-C

Primary Office: Palmetto Bay

Additional Office: Miami

Andrea Veronica Trevilla, PA-C

Primary Office: Palmetto Bay


Nurse Practitioners specialized in pediatric neurology

Nicole Marie Campos, APRN

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:

Kelly Ann Corona, APRN

Primary Office: Miami

Patricia M Dean, APRN

Epilepsy Outcomes Clinic

Primary Office: Miami

Anne Marie Evans, APRN

Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric neurology, epilepsy, and neurosurgery.

Eli Maggie Figueroa, APRN

Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Weston

Clinical Interests:
Autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurodevelopment

Magdalena Garcia, APRN

Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
epilepsy, headaches, autism, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Maria Pilar Gennaro, APRN

Ketogenic Diet Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Opal Patrice Marie Hamilton, APRN

Primary Office: Weston

Austyn Elaine Mangini, APRN

Primary Office: Palm Beach Gardens

Vanessa Gail Manzie, APRN

Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Weston

Clinical Interests:
Autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurodevelopment

Gabriel Antonio Mora, APRN

Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Miami

Damaris Sanchez Monzon-Aguirre, APRN

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Kelly Simon Mengana, APRN

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Epilepsy, autism spectrum disorders, developmental disorders and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities

Sheryl Yanissa Stanley, APRN

Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Weston

Additional Office: Davie

Clinical Interests:
Headache disorders