Meet the Sleep Disorders Center Team

Mercedes Bello, MD

Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center

Primary Office: Palmetto Bay

Additional Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Pediatric sleep disorders, autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and epilepsy


Marcel J Deray, MD

Pediatric Neurologist

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Sleep disorders, autism, speech delays and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)


Paula Padua Schleifer, MD

Chief, Neurology
Co-Medical Director, Brain Institute
Medical Director, Neurogenetics Program

Primary Office: Miami

Clinical Interests: Epilepsy, neurogenetics, neurometabolic disorders, and ketogenic diet.


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