Meet the Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Program Team

Aaron J Berger, MD

Director, Division of Plastic Surgery, Nicklaus Children's Hospital
NCPS Chief, Section of Plastic Surgery

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Office: Weston

Clinical Interests: Plastic surgery, hand surgery, microsurgery, brachial plexus and peripheral nerve disorders.


John A I Grossman, MD

Clinical Interests: Peripheral nerve surgery, upper extremity reconstruction


Andrew E Price, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Office: New York

Clinical Interests: Treating brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries in newborns and sports injuries


Verena M Schreiber, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Boynton Beach, Pinecrest

Clinical Interests: Cerebral palsy, musculoskeletal disorders, neuromuscular conditions, hip disorders, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma


Kristen C Stabingas, MD

​Pediatric Neurosurgeon 

Primary Office: Miami

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


Carolina Alexa Gonzalez, APRN

Pediatric Plastic Surgery Advanced Practice Nurse

Primary Office: Miami


Brachial Plexus Rehabilitation Team

  • Main Hospital Campus
    • Yvette Elias, OT/L, CKTP, CHT
  • Miramar Outpatient Center
    • Cherise Medina-Verdun MS, OTR/L

Administrative Staff

  • Program Coordinator: Juliana Orrego Castellanos
  • Dr. Berger's Assistant: Barbara del Sol

 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.