Meet Our Team of Pediatric Sports Medicine Doctors
When sports and fitness get a little too intense for kids and teens, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, is there to help. We’re proud to be a leader in orthopedic services, specializing in
youth sports injuries and general pediatric orthopedics and surgery.
Our doctors, nurses and trainers have diversified backgrounds and unique approaches with an unparalleled understanding of what is required to help their patients return to their optimal level of health and athletic performance. When your child or teen gets hurt, let us help with their care and rehabilitation.
Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists
Our orthopedic doctors are dedicated to supporting the treatment and prevention of injuries in children and adolescents. Both of our Sports Medicine doctors are members of the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Director, Sports Medicine
Assistant Chief, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Primary Office: Miami
Additional Offices: Coconut Creek, Miramar
Clinical Interests: Pediatric and adolescent sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery. Cutting edge arthroscopic, open and minimally invasive procedures. Injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Director, Miami Children's Ambulatory Surgery Center
Director, Pediatric Specialists of America
Primary Office: Miami
Additional Offices: Miami, Pinecrest
Clinical Interests: Pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, including arthroscopic surgery, skeletal trauma, congenital and acquired anomalies of the skeletal system
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Primary Office: Miami
Additional Office: Miramar
Clinical Interests: Hip disorders of children, adolescents, general pediatric orthopedics and trauma
Pediatric Sports Health Cardiologists
Our cardiac care experts asses heart function and metabolics, identifying athletes at risk for SDC (sudden cardiac death).
Director, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
PSA Chief, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Office: Miami
Clinical Interests: Congenital heart surgery, congenital heart defects, improvement of post-operative care
Pediatric Sports Health Neurologists
This team of concussion care experts evaluate, treat and monitor head injuries.
Director, Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Clinic
Primary Office: Miami
Additional Office: Miami
Clinical Interests: Spinal cord injury, stroke, ischemic brain injury
PSA Director, Cognitive Neuroscience
Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Neurorehabilitation Specialist
Primary Office: Miami
Clinical Interests: Pediatric and adolescent neuropsychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation, neuro-rehabilitation, neurogenetic assessment, neuro-cardiac assessment, neuro-oncology assessment, neuro-developmental assessment, epilepsy neuropsychological evaluations
Pediatric Sports Health Orthopedic Staff
Physician Assistants
- Mike Lopez, PA
- Eddie Romero, PA
- Adriana Ruiz, PA
- Patrice Neil, PA
Athletic Trainers
Athletic trainers (ATC) not only assist our orthopedic physicians in a clinical setting, but also provide outreach services within the community. ATCs provide
injury prevention and performace optimization, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and injury rehabilitation for individual athletes and sports teams.
- Anthony Salvaggio, MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, EMT/B
- Christian Gerstenkorn LAT, ATC
- Andres Guerrero LAT, ATC
- Andres Gutierrez LAT, ATC, NR-EMT
- Aziza Chambers MS, ATC
- Aliks Lorie MS, ATC, CSCS, CPT
Pediatric Sports Health Rehabilitation Staff
Occupational and physical therapists at numerous South Florida locations ensure the optimal recovery for athletes. They optimize movement mechanics to prevent injury, and reduce the risk of re-injury.
- Main Hospital Campus
- Michael Narbecki MSPT, MTC, OMT, CMPT, PT
- Lourdes Ferreiro, DPT, MTC
- Dan Marino Outpatient Center
- Darren Dase, PT, DPT, ATC/L
- Nikki Sterner, PT, DPT
- Doral Outpatient Center
- Jeffrey Fernandez, PT, DPT
- Carlos Revilla, PT, DPT
- Miami Lakes Outpatient Center
- Miriam Klein MS, DPT
- Jessica Hale PT, DPT, ATC
- Miramar Outpatient Center
- Amie Deverna PT, DPT, PCS
- Nirvair Chowdhury Midtown Center
- Mindy Green PT, DPT, OCS, STMT-1, CKTP
- Bethany Cook PT, DPT
- Palm Beach Gardens Outpatient Center
- Robin-Lindsay Stephenson, PT, DPT
- Pinecrest Outpatient Center
- Lauren Butler, PT, DPT, SCS
- Kristin Hayden Hebert, PT, DPT
- Jeffrey Fernandez, PT, DPT
- Anthony Salvaggio, LAT, ATC, CSCS, EMT/B
- West Kendall Outpatient Center
- Stephanie Svoboda, DPT, MS, CSCS, USAW
- Manolo Molina, PT
- Lauren Sanchez, PT, DPT
Pediatric Sports Health Nutrition Staff
Nutritional experts help to maximize performace through nutritional evaluation, education and guidance.
- Stephanie Quirantes, MS, RDN, LDN
Administrative Staff
- Dr. Casta's Assistant: Yanitza Jiménez
- Dr. Spurdle's Assistant: Vivian Milian
- Dr. Swirsky's Assistant: Maritza Perez
Physicians identified with a
Pediatric Specialists of America (PSA) logo are employees of PSA, which is part of Nicklaus Children's Health System, and are not employees of Nicklaus Children's Hospital. All other physicians listed on the website are in private medical practices.