Meet the Food and Nutrition Team

All of Nicklaus Children's Dietitians are registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), having completed education requirements from the AND, and are licensed in the state of Florida.

Pediatric Registered Dietitians

Maria Paula Criado, RD

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Obesity and diabetes mellitus


Tania Koerber, RD

Primary Office: Orlando

Practice Name: Nicklaus Children's Dietician

Clinical Interests: Obesity/metabolic syndrome, feeding difficulties/gastrotomy tube feeds and eating disorders


Susan Malca, RD

Primary Office: Orlando

Practice Name: Nicklaus Children's Dietician

Clinical Interests: General pediatrics and weight management


Mirta Rios, RD

Primary Office: Orlando

Practice Name: Nicklaus Children's Dietician

Clinical Interests: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, nutrition and the microbiome and short bowel syndrome


Maria Parra, RD

Primary Office: Orlando

Practice Name: Nicklaus Children's Dietician

Clinical Interests: Weight management, sports nutrition and eating disorders


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