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About Melanie Suaris, MD

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Dr. Melanie Suaris is a pediatrician with Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Care Centers. She earned her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. Dr. Suaris then completed a residency in pediatrics at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, where she also served as chief resident and was involved in community outreach and advocacy. Her clinical interests include mental health, early childhood development and medical education.

Dr. Suaris is board certified in general pediatrics. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and she has presented at medical conferences.

Recent Blog Posts

Group of 4 young people, 4 girls and 1 boy using social media on their cell phones.

How Social Media Impacts Our Children’s Mental Health

Tablets and smartphones are a present and growing part of our daily lives. If you’re a parent to tweens or teenagers, their use of technology and social media is likely a primary concern. As social media apps such as TikTok and Instagram rise in popularity with our children, it’s relation to mental health has come to the forefront.