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Meet the Chromosome 22q Clinic Team

Our team approach to care brings together a full array of specialists in a single clinic visit to consult collaboratively in the child's care and management. The team evaluates each child and works together to develop an optimal care planned to address each child's individual needs.

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Parul B Jayakar, MD

Director, Division of Clinical Genetics and Metabolism NCPS Chief, Clinical Genetics and Metabolism

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Autism, genetic syndromes, dysmorphism, metabolism errors, chromomal abnormalities, congenital anomalies, neurodegenerative diseases, cytogenetics, biochemical genetics

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Employed by Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists

Jose G Calderon, MD

NCPS Chief, Section of Allergy & Immunology

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Food allergies, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, asthma, urticaria and angioedema, drug allergies, insect allergies, anaphylaxis, hereditary angioedema, mastocytosis and immunodeficiency.

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Employed by Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists

Yadira L Martinez-Fernandez, MD

Director, Outpatient Cardiology Co-Director, NeuroCardiac and Development Program

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Congenital heart disease, preventive cardiovascular medicine, neurodevelopment in children with congenital heart disease, management of cardiovascular conditions in neuromuscular disorders

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Employed by Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists

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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Employed by Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists

Sara Rivero-Conil, PsyD

Associate Director, Department of Clinical Psychology

More Information: South Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric psychology, adjustment disorder, pediatric health conditions, bereavement, anxiety, ADHD, medication adherence, and pain management.

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Employed by Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists

Maria Pilar Gennaro, APRN

Ketogenic Diet Program

More Information: Miami

Clinical Interests:
Pediatric Neurology Nurse Practitioner

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Chromosome 22q Clinic Specialists

Katherine Schain, MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor

Maria Walke, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

Gabriela Martinez

Clinic Coordinator

Daniela Riveros, MSW

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