Meet the Scoliosis and Spine Disorders Team

The team includes the spine surgical team’s highly experienced board-certified orthopedic surgeons who perform spinal surgery in children, advanced practice professionals, dedicated spine-trained anesthesiologists and a PhD neurophysiologist who monitors the spinal cord and nerve function throughout surgery.

Dedicated spine nurses, technicians, and radiology technicians complete the spinal surgical team. The surgical nurses are experts in the care of spinal surgery patients, managing six to eight patients per week.

Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeons


Stephen G George, MD

Medical Director, Surgical Services
Medical Director, Pediatric Spinal Surgery

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Miramar, Palm Beach Gardens, West Kendall

Clinical Interests: Scoliosis and other complex spinal deformities


Thomas J Errico, MD

Associate Director of Pediatric Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine

Primary Office: Miami

Additional Offices: Miramar, Palm Beach Gardens, West Kendall

Clinical Interests: Scoliosis, kyphosis and spondylolisthesis


Subaraman Ramchandran, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Complex spinal deformities, spinal tumors and degenerative spinal pathologies.


Spine Disorders Nursing Team

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Nicole Orozco, RN
Nurse Navigator

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Lauren Zubizarreta, RN
Nurse Navigator

Administrative Staff

  • Dr. Errico's and Dr. Ramchandran's Assistant: Elvy Hernandez
  • Dr. George's Assistant: Aurora Bonitto

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