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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.
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.
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
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Medical Director, Surgical ServicesMedical Director, Pediatric Spinal Surgery
Additional Offices: Miramar, Palm Beach Gardens, West Kendall
Clinical Interests: Complex spinal deformities, kyphosis, scoliosis, kyphosis and spondolyolisthesis
Associate Director of Pediatric Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine
Clinical Interests: Complex spinal disorders and scoliosis
Program Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Program
Additional Offices: Pinecrest, West Kendall
Clinical Interests: Cerebral palsy, musculoskeletal disorders, neuromuscular conditions, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma
Pediatric Orthopedic SurgeonPhysician Liaison, Community-Based Orthopedic Surgery Initiative
Primary Office: Pinecrest
Clinical Interests: Pediatric sports-related injuries, limb abnormalities, general pediatric orthopedic surgery, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
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, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma
Additional Offices: Miramar, Pinecrest
Clinical Interests: Hip disorders, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma
Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Clinical Interests: Complex spinal deformities, spinal tumors and degenerative spinal pathologies
Additional Offices: Miramar, Palm Beach Gardens, Pinecrest
Clinical Interests: Limb lengthening and alignment correction of congenital and acquired conditions, growth plate injuries, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma
Clinical Interests: Pediatric orthopedic oncology, sarcoma, limb salvage and reconstruction, pediatric arthroplasty and general pediatric orthopedic surgery.
Clinical Interests: Pediatric sports-related injuries, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma as well as general pediatric orthopedics
See all pediatric orthopedic surgeons on the medical staff.
Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant
Clinical Interests: Pediatric fractures, growth plate injuries, limb lengthening and alignment correction of congenital and acquired conditions.
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Additional Office: Pinecrest
Clinical Interests: Sports medicine and pediatric orthopedic trauma.
Clinical Interests: Sports medicine.
Additional Office: West Kendall
Clinical Interests: Musculoskeletal trauma, neuromuscular disorders and general orthopedic conditions.
Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Nurse Practitioncer
Clinical Interests: Pediatric fractures, trauma, and sports injuries.
Orthopedic Surgery Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Interests: Pediatric fractures, growth plate injuries, and alignment correction of orthopedic trauma.
Orthopedic Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Interests: Scoliosis, back pain and spondylolysis.
Center for Spinal Disorders Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Additional Office: Palm Beach Gardens
Clinical Interests: Scoliosis, spondylolysis spondylolisthesis, back pain, neck pain.
Center for Spinal Disorders Advanced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Interests: Scoliosis, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, back pain, disc herniations, neck pain, and any spine-related problems.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Patient Navigator, Center for Spinal Disorders
Nicole Orozco is a patient navigator with the Center for Spinal Disorders, part of the Nicklaus Children’s Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute. Ms. Orozco obtained a bachelor’s degree in nursing from West Coast University.
As patient navigator, Ms. Orozco coordinates care for patients and families undergoing spinal surgery, offering support, timely information, and resources to achieve the best possible care outcomes. Her clinical interests are centered around providing exceptional care coordination for patients and their families.
Call the Patient Navigator: 786-624-4657
Lauren Zubizarreta is a patient navigator for the Center for Spinal Disorders, part of Nicklaus Children’s Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine Institute. She completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Miami. She is also a certified pediatric hematology oncology nurse (CPHON) provider.
As a patient navigator for the Center for Spinal Disorders, she serves as a primary point of contact for patients and families undergoing surgical spine care. Ms. Zubizarreta is passionate about providing coordinated care and guidance to patients and their families throughout their care journey.
Call the Patient Navigator: 786-624-4557
A clinician identified with a Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists logo is an affiliate of Nicklaus Children's Health System. All other clinicians listed on the website are in independent medical practices.