Meet Our Pediatric Orthopedic Doctors

We're proud to be a leader in orthopedic services, specializing in sports injuries and general pediatric orthopedics and surgery. The pediatric orthopedic specialists at Nicklaus Children's also specialize in diagnosing scoliosis of the spine and performing scoliosis surgery. Our orthopedic experts are dedicated to supporting the treatment and prevention of injuries in children and adolescents.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons


Craig J Spurdle, MD

Chief of Orthopedic Surgery
Director, Nicklaus Children's Ambulatory Surgery Center
Director, Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Miramar, West Kendall

Clinical Interests: Arthroscopic pediatric and adolescent sports medicine reconstruction, musculoskeletal trauma, along with other congenital and acquired anomalies of the skeletal system


Stephen G George, MD

Medical Director, Surgical Services
Medical Director, Pediatric Spinal Surgery

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Miramar, Palm Beach Gardens, West Kendall

Clinical Interests: Scoliosis and other complex spinal deformities


Thomas J Errico, MD

Associate Director of Pediatric Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Miramar, Palm Beach Gardens, West Kendall

Clinical Interests: Scoliosis, kyphosis and spondylolisthesis


Monica M Payares-Lizano, MD

Program Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Program

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Office: West Kendall

Clinical Interests: Cerebral palsy, general orthopedics, neuromuscular disorders and musculoskeletal trauma


Roger E Saldana, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Physician Liaison, Community-Based Orthopedic Surgery Initiative

Primary Office: Pinecrest

Clinical Interests: Pediatric sports-related injuries, fractures, limb abnormalities, trauma and general pediatric orthopedic surgery


Avi C Baitner, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Office: Miramar

Clinical Interests: Pediatric hip and foot deformities including developmental hip dysplasia and clubfoot, congenital and acquired abnormalities of the skeletal system, limb deformity and pediatric fracture care


Kevin S Horowitz, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Miramar, Pinecrest

Clinical Interests: Hip disorders of children, adolescents, general pediatric orthopedics and trauma


Subaraman Ramchandran, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Complex spinal deformities, spinal tumors and degenerative spinal pathologies.


Daniel K Ruggles, DO

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Miramar, Pinecrest

Clinical Interests: Limb lengthening and alignment correction of congenital and acquired conditions, as well as pediatric fractures and growth plate injuries


Verena M Schreiber, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Boynton Beach, Pinecrest

Clinical Interests: Neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy, pediatric and adolescent hip conditions, and orthopedic trauma


Margaret L Wright, MD

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Office: Miramar

Clinical Interests: Pediatric sports-related injuries, pediatric fractures and trauma, as well as general pediatric orthopedics


See all pediatric orthopedic surgeons on the medical staff.

Orthopedic Advanced Practice Professionals





Miguel Lopez, PA

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Office: Pinecrest


Patrice Elizabeth Neil, PA

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Coconut Creek, Miramar



Orthopedic Nursing Team

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Stacie Arce, RN

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Nicole Orozco, RN
Nurse Navigator
Center for Spinal Disorders

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Lauren Zubizarreta, RN
Nurse Navigator
Center for Spinal Disorders

Administrative Staff

  • Dr. Baitner's Assistant: Raul Pino
  • Dr. Errico's Assistant: Evelyn Sanchez
  • Dr. George's Assistant: Aurora Bonitto
  • Dr. Horowitz's Assistant: Ana Garcia
  • Dr. Payares-Lizano's Assistant: Gabriela Michinaux
  • Dr. Ruggles Assistant: Paulina Amigo
  • Dr. Saldana's Assistant: Karen Melo
  • Dr. Schreiber's Assistant: Yanitza Jimenez
  • Dr. Spurdle's Assistant: Kristine Roiz
  • Dr. Wright's Assistant: Maritza Perez

 A physician identified with a Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists logo is an employee of Nicklaus Children's Health System. All other physicians listed on the website are in private medical practices.