The Nicklaus Children’s Neuroscience Institute has a rich 45-year history of delivering world-class neurologic and neurosurgical care to children and young adults through leading edge treatment, research, surgical innovation, and compassionate, family-centered care. To reflect the institute’s growth into a globally-recognized leader, it has rebranded from the Brain Institute to the Neuroscience Institute – a name that conveys its deep commitment to advancing care and meeting the needs of children and families everywhere.
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 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.