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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
Walk-in urgent care with no appointment needed.
Serving as your child's primary doctor's office.
Pediatric specialty consultations available closer to home.
A full range of comprehensive services all under one roof.
Connect with providers from the comfort of your own home.
With over 800 pediatric clinicians on staff, we’re dedicated to helping you connect with the right specialist for your needs.
We have expertise in treating children and educating families on hundreds of different conditions.
We use cutting-edge, specialized treatments and procedures to ensure the best care for your child.
Nicklaus Children's Brain Institute is home to a unique multidisciplinary team of specialists, nurses, technologists, therapists and caregivers who provide unrivalled care, delivered with compassion and empathy for the children we treat and the families we serve.
Chief, Section of NeurosurgeryDirector, Division of NeurosurgeryCo-Medical Director, Nicklaus Children's Hospital Brain InstituteMedical Director, Neuro-Oncology Surgical Services
Primary Office: Miami
Clinical Interests: Brain and spinal cord tumors, cerebral palsy, spasticity and movement disorders, complex congenital or traumatic spinal disorders
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Chief, Department of Surgery
Additional Offices: Aventura, Naples
Clinical Interests: Neurosurgery, neurotrauma, brain tumors, spina bifida, tethered spinal cord, congenital anomalies
Medical Director of Quality, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Brain Institute Neurosurgery Surgical Director, Spasticity and Movement Disorders
Clinical Interests: Neurosurgery, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, craniofacial anomalies, epilepsy
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Additional Offices: Boynton Beach, Naples, Palm Beach Gardens
Clinical Interests: Hydrocephalus, epilepsy, spasticity, trauma and brain tumors
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Clinical Interests: Brachial plexus injuries, vascular neurosurgical conditions, hydrocephalus, tethered cord syndrome, tumors and the management of complex congenital disorders, including Chiari malformations and myelomeningocele
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Chief, NeurologyCo-Medical Director, Brain InstituteMedical Director, Neurogenetics Program
Clinical Interests: Epilepsy, neurogenetics, neurometabolic disorders, and ketogenic diet.
Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center
Primary Office: Palmetto Bay
Additional Office: Miami
Clinical Interests: Pediatric sleep disorders, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and epilepsy
Program Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship ProgramCo-Director, Neuro-Cardiac and Development Program
Clinical Interests: Pediatric epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, neuromodulation and neurologic and developmental outcomes in children with complex congenital heart disease
Medical Director, Headache Program
Additional Office: Weston
Clinical Interests: Headaches, traumatic brain injury, concussion and sports neurology
Medical Director, Neurocritical Care Program
Clinical Interests: Pediatric stroke, ICU EEG and management of prolonged seizures.
Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology
Clinical Interests: Neuroimmunology, epilepsy and neurocritical care
Medical Director, Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders Programs
Clinical Interests: Cerebral palsy and spasticity disorders, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders
Co-Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology Program
Clinical Interests: Medically refractory epilepsies, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, infantile spams and management of pediatric neurological emergencies requiring inpatient care.
Medical Director, Epilepsy and Neurophysiology Program
Clinical Interests: Pediatric neurology, chronic epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, pediatric headaches
Pediatric Neurologist
Clinical Interests: Sleep disorders, autism, speech delays and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Primary Office: Weston
Clinical Interests: Epilepsy, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities.
Clinical Interests: Medically resistant epilepsy, complex epilepsy related to genetic conditions and analysis of electroencephalography data
Primary Office: Palm Beach Gardens
Clinical Interests: Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions
Clinical Interests: Drug-resistant epilepsy, neurogenetics and neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Supervisor, Fellowship, Internship, and Advanced Practicum in Pediatric Neuropsychology
Clinical Interests: Pediatric and adolescent neuropsychological assessment, epilepsy neuropsychological evaluations, memory, disorders of attention and executive skills
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Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Clinical Interests: Congenital heart defects, epilepsy, pediatric stroke, neuro-oncology/acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), solid organ transplant and mitochondrial diseases
Clinical Interests: Traumatic and acquired brain injuries, cardiac neurodevelopment, hematology/oncology, and solid organ transplant.
Chief, Department of Radiology NCPS Chief, Section of Radiology
Clinical Interests: Neuro-congenital malformations, metabolic diseases, vascular malformations, pediatric neuroradiology
Director, Craniofacial CenterDirector, Neurofibromatosis Program
Practice Name: Clinical Genetics Associates
Clinical Interests: Craniofacial deformities, neurofibromatosis
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Surgical Director, Craniofacial Program
Additional Office: Boynton Beach
Clinical Interests: Cleft lip and palate, congenital facial skeletal growth disorders and syndromes, craniosynostosis, ear anomalies, jaw deformities requiring corrective (orthognathic) surgery, ear anomalies and pediatric skin/soft tissue lesions
Director, Division of Clinical Genetics and MetabolismNCPS Chief, Clinical Genetics and Metabolism
Clinical Interests: Autism, genetic syndromes, dysmorphism, metabolism errors, chromomal abnormalities, congenital anomalies, neurodegenerative diseases, cytogenetics, biochemical genetics
Vice President of the Medical StaffNeuro Oncology Program
Practice Name: Kidz Medical Services, Inc.
Clinical Interests: Pediatric brain tumors, neuro-oncology, pediatric cancer treatment, chemotherapy, glioma
Director, Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Clinic
Additional Office: West Kendall
Clinical Interests: Spinal cord injury, stroke, ischemic brain injury
Supervisor, Neurosurgery Advance Practice Providers (APPs)
Clinical Interests: Pediatric neurosurgical diseases, including brain tumors, spasticity and hydrocephalus
Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Interests: Epilepsy
Clinical Interests: Neurology
Epilepsy Outcomes Clinic
Clinical Interests: Pediatric neurology, epilepsy, and neurosurgery.
Clinical Interests: Autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and neurodevelopment
Clinical Interests: epilepsy, headaches, autism, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Ketogenic Diet Program
NeuroCritical Care Nurse Practitioner
Patient Navigator, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program
Patricia Tavio is a patient navigator with the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program within the Nicklaus Children’s Brain Institute.
She completed a bachelor's degree in nursing at Florida International University and a master’s degree at Barry University. She also obtained a certification as a family nurse practitioner and certified neuroscience registered nurse. Mrs. Tavio began her nursing career in the neurology/neurosurgery unit, providing inpatient care to children with epilepsy, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, and chronic neurologic disorders. Her clinical interests include providing advocacy and guidance to patients and families to establish a continuum of care for the best possible outcomes.
Call the Patient Navigator: 786-624-4714
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