Education
- Fellowship - Nicklaus Children's Hospital
- Residency - University of Florida Coll. of Med./Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
- Medical School - Ross University School of Medicine
Board Certifications
- Am Bd Pediatrics (Pediatrics) - Certified
Biography
Dr. Suastegui is employed by Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists, the physician-led multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. He is an attending physician within the Emergency Department at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Dr. Suastegui earned his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. His residency in pediatrics was completed at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Suastegui then pursued a fellowship in pediatric emergency medicine at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. His clinical interests include trauma and high-acuity medical resuscitation.
Dr. Suastegui is board certified in general pediatrics. He sees patients at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital main campus and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Publications
Suastegui, C., Lozano, J.M., Maniaci, V.M., et al (2021). Comparison of the Demographics and Visit Characteristics of Patients Who Left the Pediatric Emergency Department Without Being Seen With Those Who Were Evaluated in the Emergency Department. Pediatric emergency care, 37 (6), @e329-e333. View in Pubmed