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 epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, autism, developmental 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

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:

Epilepsy, neurogenetics, neurometabolic disorders, and ketogenic diet.

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Mercedes Bello, MD

Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center

More Information: Palmetto Bay

Clinical Interests:

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

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Marytery Fajardo, MD

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

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:

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

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Wilson D Heredia Nunez, MD

Medical Director, Headache Program

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:

Headaches, traumatic brain injury, concussion and sports neurology

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Anuj Jayakar, MD

Medical Director, Neurocritical Care Program

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:

Pediatric stroke, ICU EEG and management of prolonged seizures.

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Abigail E Ley, MD

Medical Director, Neurodevelopmental Conditions and Autism Program

More Information: Palm Beach Gardens

Clinical Interests:

Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions

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Natanya Maio Mishal, MD

Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:

Neuroimmunology, epilepsy and neurocritical care

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Migvis Monduy, MD

Medical Director, Cerebral Palsy and Neuromotor Center

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:

Cerebral palsy and spasticity disorders, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders

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Sayed Z Naqvi, MD

Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology Program

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:

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

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Trevor J Resnick, MD

Associate Medical Director, Epilepsy Program

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:

Pediatric neurology, chronic epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, pediatric headaches

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Marcel J Deray, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:

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

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Mark A Epstein, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

More Information: Weston

Clinical Interests:

Epilepsy, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities.

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Sehajvir S Madhok, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

More Information: Davie

Clinical Interests:

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

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Juan Sebastian S Martin Saavedra, MD

Pediatric Neurologist and Headache and Concussion Specialist

More Information: Weston

Clinical Interests:

Ataxia, neurodevelopmental disorders, fetal neurology and epilepsy.

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Mikhail Mirer, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

More Information: Fort Lauderdale

Clinical Interests:

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

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