Meet the Pediatric Plastic Surgery Team

Pediatric Plastic Surgeons


Aaron J Berger, MD

NCPS Chief, Section of Plastic Surgery
Medical Director, Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Program
Medical Director, Pediatric Hand Program
Medical Director, Wound Care Program

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Office: Weston

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


Chad A Perlyn, MD

President, Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) Plastic, Reconstructive and Craniofacial Surgeon

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Pediatric plastic surgery, craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, vascular anomalies, pigmented lesions of the skin and BWS.


Jordan P Steinberg, MD

Surgical Director, Craniofacial Program

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Boynton Beach, West Kendall

Clinical Interests: Cleft lip and palate, congenital facial skeletal growth disorders and syndromes, craniosynostosis, ear anomalies, jaw deformities requiring corrective (orthognathic) surgery, ear anomalies and pediatric skin/soft tissue lesions


Ashley Ehret, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: West Kendall, Weston

Clinical Interests: Pediatric breast and body differences, migraine surgery, pediatric skin/soft tissue lesions and general reconstructive plastic surgery


McKay McKinnon, MD

Plastic, Reconstructive and Craniofacial Surgeon

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Gardens

Clinical Interests: Cleft lip and craniofacial anomalies with a focus on neurofibromatosis


Marek W. Taylor

Plastic Surgery In-House Physician

Primary Office: Miami


Jennifer Rose-Marie Charles, PA-C

Pediatric Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant

Primary Office: West Kendall


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

Nurse Practitioners Specialized in Pediatric Plastic Surgery


Anna Renza Pelligra, APRN

Pediatric Plastic Surgery Advanced Practice Nurse

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Positional plagiocephaly, torticollis, hand and wrist fractures, and cleft lip and palate


Carolina Alexa Gonzalez, APRN

Pediatric Plastic Surgery Advanced Practice Nurse

Primary Office: Miami


Mia Gabrielle Kalisch, APRN

Pediatric Plastic Surgery Advanced Practice Nurse

Primary Office: Miami


Administrative Staff

  • Ana Rodriguez, Director
  • Anielka Pino, Practice Administrator
  • Jeaniafer Fernandez, Brachial Plexus Coordination and Admin Assistant for Dr. Berger
  • Cecilia Rappaccioli, Physician Admin Assistant for Dr. Jordan Steinberg
  • Vanessa Martinez, Physician Admin Assistant to Dr. Chad Perlyn and McKay McKinnon
  • Jessica Hernandez, Medical Assistant
  • Lucy Batista, Genesis Jouvin, Madelyn Mayoral, Registrar

Orthopedic Technicians

  • Diego Ramos
  • Daniel Galletti

 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.