The Nicklaus Children's Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute
At Nicklaus Children's we're redefining pediatric care with innovation and expertise. We're proud to be Florida's top children's hospital for orthopedic care performing more pediatric spine surgeries than any other hospital in the state. At Nicklaus Children's, we don't just lead... we deliver life-changing results with one child in mind: yours.

Overhead Athlete Program
Our Overhead Athlete Program consists of a comprehensive screen to assess specifics of the kinetic chain that directly affect your athlete's ability to perform overhead activities. Sports like baseball, softball, volleyball, tennis, and swimming rely on both lower extremity and upper extremity muscle function and performance.

Global leader in pediatric congenital cardiac surgery joins Nicklaus Children’s, faculty of FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Dr. David M. Kalfa, a pioneer in developing minimally invasive surgical approaches to treating congenital heart defects, will join Nicklaus Children’s as chief of the Section of Cardiovascular Surgery and co-director of the Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute on Sept. 1.

Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute First to Offer Innovative Heart Stent Designed for Babies

Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Heart Institute is ushering in a new era of cardiac treatment for children across South Florida. Nicklaus Children's is the first hospital in South Florida to offer the latest innovative Minima Stent from Renata Medical, the first FDA-approved heart stent that expands as the child grows. This innovation gives new hope to babies and young children with congenital heart disease, helping them avoid repeated open-heart surgeries.