Meet the Pediatric Neurosurgeons

Our neurosurgery team works with other pediatric specialists at Nicklaus Children’s to establish an accurate diagnosis, develop a specialized treatment plan and provide comprehensive treatment to all patients. Our renowned pediatric neurosurgeons are recognized for excellence among their peers based upon their surgical expertise, their numerous publications in textbooks and peer-reviewed journals, and their lectures both nationally and internationally.

Pediatric Neurosurgeons


Toba N Niazi, MD

Chief, Section of Neurosurgery
Director, Division of Neurosurgery
Co-Medical Director, Nicklaus Children's Hospital Brain Institute
Medical 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


John Ragheb, MD

Chief, Department of Surgery

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Aventura, Naples

Clinical Interests: Neurosurgery, neurotrauma, brain tumors, spina bifida, tethered spinal cord, congenital anomalies


Sarah C Jernigan, MD

Medical Director of Quality, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Brain Institute
Neurosurgery Surgical Director, Spasticity and Movement Disorders

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Neurosurgery, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, craniofacial anomalies, epilepsy


Gregory W Hornig, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Boynton Beach, Naples, Palm Beach Gardens

Clinical Interests: Hydrocephalus, epilepsy, spasticity, trauma and brain tumors


Kristen C Stabingas, MD

​Pediatric Neurosurgeon 

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Vascular neurosurgical conditions, hydrocephalus, brain and spinal cord tumors and the management of complex congenital disorders


See all Pediatric Neurosurgeons on the Nicklaus Children's Hospital medical staff.

Neurosurgery Advanced Practice Professionals


Ana Maria Diaz, APRN

Supervisor, Neurosurgery Advance Practice Providers (APPs)

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Pediatric neurosurgical diseases, including brain tumors, spasticity and hydrocephalus


Veronica Grass Cordoba, APRN

Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Miami


Saralee Morales, APRN

Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Miami


Katrina Marie Moya, APRN

Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Miami


Jennifer Perez, APRN

Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Miami


Lissete Marie Vega, APRN

Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Miami


Amanda Danielle Fernandez, APRN

Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Miami


Yvania Dastine, APRN

Pediatric Neurosurgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Primary Office: Miami


Neurosurgery Nursing Staff

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Ann McNeil, RN
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Beatriz Milian, RN

Administrative Staff

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Olga Conde
Office Manager

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