Meet Our Team of Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinicians
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.
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
Roger E Saldana, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Physician 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
Kevin S Horowitz, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Primary Office: Miami
Additional Offices: Miramar, Pinecrest
Clinical Interests: Hip disorders, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma
Margaret L Wright, MD
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Primary Office: Miami
Additional Office: Miramar
Clinical Interests: Pediatric sports-related injuries, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma as well as general pediatric orthopedics
Pediatric Sports Health Cardiologists
Our cardiac care experts asses heart function and metabolics, identifying athletes at risk for SDC (sudden cardiac death).
Anthony F Rossi, MD
NCPS Director of Research, 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.
John W Kuluz, MD
Director, Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Clinic
Primary Office: Miami
Additional Office: West Kendall
Clinical Interests: Spinal cord injury, stroke, ischemic brain injury
Pediatric Sports Health Orthopedic Staff
Physician Assistants
- Mike Lopez, PA
- Eddie Romero, 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.
- Christian Gerstenkorn LAT, ATC
- Aziza Chambers MS, ATC
- Katherine Deluque ATC/L
- Kevin Viecco MS, ATC/L
- Isabella Ancheta ATC/L
- Mitzy Perez MS, ATC/L
- Mark Perez MS, ATC/L
- Cedia Dallas ATC/L
- Zoe Greim ATC/L
- Jason Saez ATC/L
- Kayli Rudd MS, ATC/L
Pediatric Sports Health Rehabilitation Staff
Nicklaus Children’s employs pediatric occupational and physical therapists who provide care in locations throughout South Florida to ensure the optimal recovery and injury prevention for young athletes. These pediatric sports rehabilitation professionals optimize movement mechanics to prevent injury and reduce the risk of re-injury. Our team is comprised of an array of board certified and highly-skilled therapists that have received advanced training to treat children and adolescents with various orthopedic needs. Pediatric rehabilitation services are covered by most insurances.
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Pediatric Sports Health Nutrition Staff
Nutritional experts help to maximize performance through nutritional evaluation, education and guidance.
- Maria L. Parra, MS, RD, LDN
Administrative Staff
- Dr. Spurdle's Assistant: Vivian Milian
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Pediatric Specialists logo is an affiliate of Nicklaus Children's Health System. All other
clinicians listed on the website are in independent medical practices.