Meet the Movement Disorders Team

Meet the Team

The program brings together an entire team of pediatric specialists to consult in the diagnosis and management of each child during collaborative clinics.

Migvis Monduy, MD

Medical Director, Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders Programs

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Cerebral palsy and spasticity disorders, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders


Toba N Niazi, MD

Chief, Section of Neurosurgery
Co-Medical Director, Nicklaus Children's Hospital Brain Institute
Medical Director, Neuro-Oncology Surgical Services

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Brain and spinal cord tumors, cerebral palsy, spasticity and movement disorders, complex congenital or traumatic spinal disorders


Monica M Payares-Lizano, MD

Program Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Program

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Office: West Kendall

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



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