Conozca al equipo de ortopedia pediátrica

Un equipo de profesionales altamente capacitados y muy dedicados se encarga de brindar atención a los pacientes. El equipo está compuesto por técnicos ortopédicos, asistentes médicos, becarios y residentes ortopédicos, además de una gran cantidad de coordinadores enfermeros y personal auxiliar. Varios de los miembros del personal son bilingües. Están preparados para ayudar a los pacientes y sus familias en todo momento.

Cirujanos Ortopédicos Pediátricos

Craig J Spurdle, MD

Chief of Orthopedic Surgery
Director, Nicklaus Children's Ambulatory Surgery Center
Director, Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicionals: Miramar, West Kendall

Intereses Clínicos: Arthroscopic pediatric and adolescent sports medicine reconstruction, musculoskeletal trauma, along with other congenital and acquired anomalies of the skeletal system


Stephen G George, MD

Medical Director, Surgical Services
Medical Director, Pediatric Spinal Surgery

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicionals: Miramar, Palm Beach Gardens, West Kendall

Intereses Clínicos: Complex spinal deformities, kyphosis, scoliosis, kyphosis and spondolyolisthesis


Thomas J Errico, MD

Associate Director of Pediatric Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicionals: Miramar, Palm Beach Gardens, West Kendall

Intereses Clínicos: Complex spinal disorders and scoliosis


Monica M Payares-Lizano, MD

Program Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Program

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicional: West Kendall

Intereses Clínicos: Cerebral palsy, musculoskeletal disorders, neuromuscular conditions, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma


Roger E Saldana, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Physician Liaison, Community-Based Orthopedic Surgery Initiative

Oficina Principal: Pinecrest

Intereses Clínicos: Pediatric sports-related injuries, limb abnormalities, general pediatric orthopedic surgery, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma


Avi C Baitner, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicional: Miramar

Intereses Clínicos: Pediatric hip and foot deformities including developmental hip dysplasia and clubfoot, congenital and acquired abnormalities of the skeletal system, limb deformity, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma


Kevin S Horowitz, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicionals: Miramar, Pinecrest

Intereses Clínicos: Hip disorders, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma


Subaraman Ramchandran, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Oficina Principal: Miami

Intereses Clínicos: Complex spinal deformities, spinal tumors and degenerative spinal pathologies


Daniel K Ruggles, DO

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicionals: Miramar, Pinecrest

Intereses Clínicos: Limb lengthening and alignment correction of congenital and acquired conditions, growth plate injuries, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma


Verena M Schreiber, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicionals: Boynton Beach, Pinecrest

Intereses Clínicos: Cerebral palsy, musculoskeletal disorders, neuromuscular conditions, hip disorders, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma


Margaret L Wright, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicional: Miramar

Intereses Clínicos: Pediatric sports-related injuries, pediatric fractures and orthopedic trauma as well as general pediatric orthopedics


Ver la lista de todos los cirujanos ortopédicos en el directorio médico.

Profesionales de práctica ortopédica avanzada


David E Figueroa, PA-C

Orthopedic PA

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicional: Pinecrest


Miguel Lopez, PA-C

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicional: Pinecrest


Patrice Elizabeth Neil, PA-C

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicional: Miramar



Sarah Noelle Toledo, PA-C

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicional: West Kendall


Alexandra Mary Lewis, APRN

Oficina Principal: Palm Beach Gardens

Oficina Adicional: Boynton Beach

Intereses Clínicos: Pediatric fractures, trauma, and sports injuries


Proveedores de Práctica Avanzada del Centro de Trastornos de la Columna Vertebral


Yessenia U. Becraft, APRN

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicional: Miramar


Alejandra Margarita Patterson, APRN

Center for Spinal Disorders

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicional: Palm Beach Gardens

Intereses Clínicos: Scoliosis, spondylolysis spondylolisthesis, back pain, neck pain


Evelyn Silva, APRN

Oficina Principal: Miami

Oficina Adicional: West Kendall


Equipo de enfermería ortopéedica

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Stacie Arce, RN

Clinical Nurse Coordinator


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Jody Nobles, RN

Clinical Nurse Coordinator


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Nicole Orozco, BSN, RN, CPN

Patient Navigator, Center for Spinal Disorders

Nicole Orozco is a patient navigator with the Center for Spinal Disorders, part of the Nicklaus Children’s Orthopedic, Sports Medicine and Spine Institute.  Ms. Orozco obtained a bachelor’s degree in nursing from West Coast University.

As patient navigator, Ms. Orozco coordinates care for patients and families undergoing spinal surgery, offering support, timely information, and resources to achieve the best possible care outcomes. Her clinical interests are centered around providing exceptional care coordination for patients and their families.

To contact Nicole, call 786-624-4657.


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Lauren Zubizarreta, BSN, RN, CPHON

Patient Navigator, Center for Spinal Disorders

Lauren Zubizarreta is a patient navigator for the Center for Spinal Disorders, part of Nicklaus Children’s Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine Institute. She completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Miami. She is also a certified pediatric hematology oncology nurse (CPHON) provider.

As a patient navigator for the Center for Spinal Disorders, she serves as a primary point of contact for patients and families undergoing surgical spine care. Ms. Zubizarreta is passionate about providing coordinated care and guidance to patients and their families throughout their care journey.

To contact Lauren, please call 786-624-4557.


Personal Administrativo

  • Dr. Baitner's Assistant: Raul Pino
  • Dr. Errico's Assistant: Lissette Tapanes
  • Dr. George's Assistant: Aurora Bonitto
  • Dr. Horowitz's Assistant: Ana Garcia
  • Dr. Payares-Lizano's Assistant: Gabriela Michinaux
  • Dr. Ruggles Assistant: Maria (Gaby) Gaitan
  • Dr. Saldana's Assistant: Karen Melo
  • Dr. Schreiber's Assistant: Yanitza Jimenez
  • Dr. Spurdle's Assistant: Kristine Roiz
  • Dr. Wright's Assistant: Maritza Perez

 Los profesionales de salud identificados con el logotipo de Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists son afiliados de Nicklaus Children’s Health System. Todos los demás en este sitio web tienen prácticas médicas independientes.