Maria Behnam-Terneus, DO

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Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program
Associate Director, Pediatric Hospitalist Fellowship Program
 

Dr. Behnam-Terneus is employed by Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists, the physician-led multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. She is an attending physician within the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine and also serves as associate director of the Pediatric Hospitalist Fellowship program and the Pediatric Residency Program in the Department of Medical Education at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. In addition, Dr. Behnam-Terneus is a clinical instructor within the Department of Pediatrics at the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Dr. Behnam-Terneus then completed a residency in pediatrics at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Her interests include applying evidence-based medicine into practice and mentoring residents.

Dr. Behnam-Terneus is board certified in general pediatrics. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians (FACOP) and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric’s (AAP) Section on Hospital Medicine, Florida Chapter of AAP, Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). She has served as a volunteer with numerous organizations and received several awards for her dedication and academic achievements.

Dr. Behnam-Terneus sees patients at the main campus. She is fluent in English and Spanish.


Behnam-Terneus, M., & Gereige, R. (2018). School Health and Medical Education. Itasca, IL. American Academy of Pediatrics. School Health: Policy & Practice Manual .

Jerardi, K.E., et al (2017). Development of a Curricular Framework for Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowships. Pediatrics, 140(1), e20170698. View in Pubmed

Shukla, P.J., Behnam-Terneus, M., Cunill-De Sautu, B., Perez, G.F. (2017). Antibiotic Use by Pediatric Residents: Identifying Opportunities and Strategies for Antimicrobial Stewardship. Hospital Pediatrics, 7(9), 553-558. View in Pubmed

Albert, D.V., Patel, A.D., Behnam-Terneus, M., Sautu, B.C., Verbeck, N., McQueen, A., Fromme, H.B., et al (2017). Child Neurology Education for Pediatric Residents. Journal of Child Neurology, 32(3), 293-300. View in Pubmed

Primary Office

Address:
Nicklaus Children's Hospitalist Services
3100 SW 62 Ave -Main Bldg-3rd Flr - Hospitalist
Miami, FL 33155
Phone Number:
305-668-5500

Additional Office

Address:
Nicklaus Children's Medical Education Dept
3100 SW 62 Avenue - Medical Education
Miami, FL 33155
Phone Number:
305-669-5873

Education

Chief Resident - Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Residency - Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Medical School - Nova Southeastern University

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatric Hospital Medicine) - Certified
American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) - Certified