Meet Our Team of Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinicians
When sports and fitness get a little too intense for kids and teens, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, is there to help. We’re proud to be a leader in orthopedic services, specializing in youth sports injuries and general pediatric orthopedics and surgery.
Our doctors, nurses and trainers have diversified backgrounds and unique approaches with an unparalleled understanding of what is required to help their patients return to their optimal level of health and athletic performance. When your child or teen gets hurt, let us help with their care and rehabilitation.
Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists
Our orthopedic doctors are dedicated to supporting the treatment and prevention of injuries in children and adolescents. Both of our Sports Medicine doctors are members of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Craig J Spurdle, MD
Chief of Orthopedic Surgery Director, Nicklaus Children's Ambulatory Surgery Center Director, Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists
Primary Office: West Kendall
Roger E Saldana, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Physician Liaison, Community-Based Orthopedic Surgery Initiative
Primary Office: Pinecrest
Margaret L Wright, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Primary Office: Miami
Pediatric Sports Health Cardiologists
Our cardiac care experts asses heart function and metabolics, identifying athletes at risk for SDC (sudden cardiac death).
Anthony F Rossi, MD
NCPS Director of Research, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Office: Miami
Pediatric Sports Health Orthopedic Staff
Physician Assistants
- Mike Lopez, PA
- Eddie Romero, PA
- Patrice Neil, PA
Athletic Trainers
Athletic trainers (ATC) not only assist our orthopedic physicians in a clinical setting, but also provide outreach services within the community. ATCs provide injury prevention and performace optimization, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and injury rehabilitation for individual athletes and sports teams.
- Christian Gerstenkorn LAT, ATC
- Aziza Chambers MS, ATC
- Katherine Deluque ATC/L
- Kevin Viecco MS, ATC/L
- Isabella Ancheta ATC/L
- Mitzy Perez MS, ATC/L
- Mark Perez MS, ATC/L
- Cedia Dallas ATC/L
- Zoe Greim ATC/L
- Jason Saez ATC/L
- Kayli Rudd MS, ATC/L
Pediatric Sports Health Rehabilitation Staff
Nicklaus Children’s employs pediatric occupational and physical therapists who provide care in locations throughout South Florida to ensure the optimal recovery and injury prevention for young athletes. These pediatric sports rehabilitation professionals optimize movement mechanics to prevent injury and reduce the risk of re-injury. Our team is comprised of an array of board certified and highly-skilled therapists that have received advanced training to treat children and adolescents with various orthopedic needs. Pediatric rehabilitation services are covered by most insurances. Learn more.
Pediatric Sports Health Nutrition Staff
Nutritional experts help to maximize performance through nutritional evaluation, education and guidance.
- Maria L. Parra, MS, RD, LDN
Administrative Staff
- Dr. Spurdle's Assistant: Vivian Milian
