Pediatrics

Dr. Stone attended medical school at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, did her internship at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg and completed her Residency at Schneider Children’s Hospital in New York where she served as chief resident of Pediatrics.

Born in Montreal, Canada, then transplanted to North Miami Beach as a child, Dr Laufer has long called Boca Raton her home. Her educational path began with a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude from Cornell University. She then studied medicine at the University of South Florida. She completed her residency training in Pediatrics at Emory University in Atlanta.

Dr. Rosenfeld grew up in Boca Raton and attended the University of Florida where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences. She received her medical degree from Florida State University and completed her pediatrics residency at Washington University in St.Louis. She is board certified in pediatrics and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as the AOA Medical Honor Society.

Dr. Moore completed her undergraduate studies at Loyola College of Maryland where she majored in French literature. She continued her studies at the Univeristy of Madrid Complutense School of Medicine and ultimately finished medical school in Guadalajara, Mexico. She completed her pediatrics residency at Miami Children’s Hospital.

Dr Anastasio was raised in South Florida and enjoys it’s outdoor activities so much (running marathons, biking, scuba diving, etc) that she decided to never leave! She received her BS in Biology from the University of Miami, and then her Doctor of Medicine from the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa.

Rebecca Ohayon was born and raised in Long Branch, NJ. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Rutgers University, Cook College, in New Brunswick, NJ, and she attended Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She trained in general pediatrics at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL. Rebecca Ohayon has been practicing general pediatrics since 2006 in South Florida, and she is board-certified. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has a special interest in pediatric mental health. Rebecca Ohayon predominantly speaks English. She is active in her synagogue in Hollywood, Florida. She is married and has three children.

Dr. Leah Glaser is a board certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania in the Biological Basis of Behavior. Following her interest in biology and children she continued on to medical school at Tufts University to pursue pediatrics. As a native Floridian, and after the birth of her first child, she moved back to south Florida to complete her residency in Pediatrics at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Karina Bernetti is a board certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Bernetti has over 10 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients. She joined Aventura Pediatrics, LLC in December 2014 and has hospital privileges at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, FL Dr. Bernetti earned her medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Dr. Sandy Lieberman is a board certified pediatrician at Beachside Pediatrics in Bay Harbor, Florida. She is particularly knowledgeable about pediatric dermatology conditions and asthma. In addition to her role at Beachside Pediatrics, Dr. Lieberman has lectured at prenatal classes at Mount Sinai Medical Center and she has lectured to students about teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases at local high schools. She also spends time sharing her pediatric knowledge teaching medical students and residents at the office.

Dr. Robin Straus Furlong was raised in Miami Florida and has been a pediatrician in private practice since 1989. She is a proud graduate of UM-Miller School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles residency program.

Dr. Bergman attended Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri where he was part of a Scholars Program in Medicine. After graduating from Washington University School of Medicine in 1986, he did his internship and residency in Pediatrics at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Upon completion, he relocated to South Florida where he has been practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine since 1989 in the West Palm Beach area. He has been a solo practitioner since 1991. Dr. Bergman is an active staff member at Palms West Hospital and Wellington Regional Medical Center. Dr Bergman served as Chairman of Pediatrics at Palms West Hospital from January of 2007 through December of 2008. Dr Bergman has also served as Vice Chief of Maternal Child Health and Section Chief of Pediatrics at Wellington Regional Medical Center in 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2006. More recently Dr. Bergman served as the Chief of the Medical Staff at Palms West Hospital from January of 2010 through December of 2011. Currently Dr. Bergman is serving as Chairmen of the Medical Peer Review Committee at Palms West Hospital. He is board certified in pediatrics, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the Palm Beach Pediatric Society. In addition to practicing general pediatrics, Dr. Bergman has abiding interests and strengths in the diagnosis and treatment of Asthma, Attention Deficit Disorder, and nutritional problems.

Dr. Adriana Castro is board certified in pediatrics with expertise in obesity and prematurity. She is an active member of several committees at both South Miami Hospital and Baptist Hospital, with the goal of always improving patient care.

"Dr. Cyrlak is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and recieved her degree from New York Medical College. Her postdoctoral training was with Mount Sinai Hospital and New York Hospital. "

Dr. Samuels is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received his degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. His residency was with Jackson Memorial.

Dr. Magnus is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received her degree from the University of the West Indies. Her residency was at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Budowsky is is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received his degree from University of Miami School of Medicine. His residency was with Jackson Memorial.

Dr. Gonzalez is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received his degree from University of Connecticut Health Center. His residency was with Jackson Memorial.

Dr. Chiang is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received her degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. Her residency was at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

"Dr. Cyrlak is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and recieved her degree from New York Medical College. Her postdoctoral training was with Mount Sinai Hospital and New York Hospital. "

Dr. Samuels is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received his degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. His residency was with Jackson Memorial.

Dr. Magnus is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received her degree from the University of the West Indies. Her residency was at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Budowsky is is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received his degree from University of Miami School of Medicine. His residency was with Jackson Memorial.

Dr. Gonzalez is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received his degree from University of Connecticut Health Center. His residency was with Jackson Memorial.

Dr. Chiang is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received her degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. Her residency was at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

"Dr. Cyrlak is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and recieved her degree from New York Medical College. Her postdoctoral training was with Mount Sinai Hospital and New York Hospital. "

Dr. Samuels is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received his degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. His residency was with Jackson Memorial.

Dr. Magnus is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received her degree from the University of the West Indies. Her residency was at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Budowsky is is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received his degree from University of Miami School of Medicine. His residency was with Jackson Memorial.

Dr. Gonzalez is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received his degree from University of Connecticut Health Center. His residency was with Jackson Memorial.

Dr. Chiang is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and received her degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. Her residency was at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Lauren Cameron grew up in Melbourne, Florida. She received her bachelor of science in neuroscience from the University of Miami in 2010 and her medical degree from UM’s Miller School of Medicine in 2014. She then completed her pediatric residency at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami and joined Day & Night Pediatric Services shortly thereafter. She is married and has one child.

Dr. Katlin Yasher grew up in Miami, FL. She received her bachelor of science in athletic training in 2011 from the University of South Florida. She worked as an athletic trainer for a year in an orthopedic office before going on to complete her degree at Lake Eric College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL in 2016. She completed her residency at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Family is a big part of Dr. Yasher’s life and she is happy to be staying home in Miami. She joined Day and Night Pediatric Services in 2019. Dr. Yasher is board certified in pediatric medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics and is licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine.

Dr. Ramon Oyarzun was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He received his bachelor of arts in business administration with a minor in chemistry in 2000 from the University of Florida and his medical degree in 2005 from the University of Miami. He completed his pediatric medical training at Jackson Memorial Hospital in 2008. After his pediatric residency training, he joined South Florida Pediatric Partners for three years. He joined Day & Night Pediatric Services in 2011.

Dr. Parlade was born and raised in Miami; lived in Washington, DC for medical school and training. Has been back in Miami for the past 5 years.

Born Havana, Cuba 1953 Lived in Miami, Florida since 1962 Graduated University of Miami School of Medicine 1978 Pediatrician since 1981 Married to Carmen Maria since 1979 6 children, awaiting 10th grandchild Permanent Deacon Archdiocese of Miami serving at Church of the Epiphany since 1993 Medical Consultant Creighton Model Natural Family Planning 1998

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Dr. Hernandez-Puga is glad to be working in her own community. She attended Immaculata-LaSalle High School in Coconut Grove, graduating at the top of her class.

Dr. Mirella Suarez-Troccoli is a board certified pediatrician with expertise in pediatrics, breastfeeding, multiples, and international adoption. She has six years of pediatric experience in South Florida and is the Pediatric Section Chief at Memorial Hospital West. In addition, Dr. Suarez-Troccoli is a clinical professor of pediatric medicine at SABA University, Ross University, and FAU, and a breastfeeding conference lecturer.

Dr. Esther Marin-Casariego was born in Havana, Cuba and has been living in South Florida for over 30 years. She is board certified in pediatrics and has been working as a pediatrician in this community since 1994. Dr. Marin-Casariego and her staff are committed to serving the needs of families and children, with an emphasis on quality care.

Dr. Karen Salazar Valdes was born in Peru and raised in Miami, Florida. She is a graduate of the University of Miami and Ross University School of Medicine. She completed an OB/GYN residency at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and is board certified in OB/GYN.

Dr. Ingrid Paredes was born and raised in Havana, Cuba and is fluent in both English and Spanish. She is Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Geoffrey N. James specializes in women's health, specifically preventive care and disease management. He is board certified in OB/GYN. He currently serves on the credentialing committee at Baptist Hospital and is a quality improvement consultant for the AvMed Health Plan.

Dr. Jason James is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who has been in private practice in the Miami area since 2003. He was recently elected as Chairperson of the Department of OB/GYN at Baptist Hospital.

Dr. Jila Senemar was raised in California and moved to Miami in 2005. She is a board-certified OB/GYN who specializes in high-risk obstetrics and minimally invasive robotic surgery for women Dr. Senemar has shared her expertise by co authoring chapters in various textbooks, including multiple board review books and a robotic surgery.

Dr. Garrote was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She attended the University of Florida, where she obtained a combined Bachelor of Science and Medical Degree as part of the Medical Honors Program. She then completed her pediatric residency at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. After many years away from home, Dr. Garrote returned to join the Gables Pediatrics family in July 2018. She is licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine, and her special interests include concussion care and musculoskeletal injuries.

Born and raised in Virginia, Dr. Drew Stoudt earned his undergraduate and medical degrees in-state and completed his residency training in New York City

Born and raised in Miami, Dr. Ernesto Erdmann is a board certified pediatrician. After attending Vanderbilt for his undergraduate studies, he returned to the University of Miami for medical school and residency.

Born in Havana, Dr. Joaquin Jimenez de Cardenas left Cuba at three years old and lived in New Jersey, Spain, and Venezuela. He earned his medical degree and completed part of his residency in Venezuela

Dr. Rafael Llanso is a board-certified pediatrician. He has been practicing pediatrics since 1989. He also volunteered in a local homeless shelter medical clinic every Monday night for two years

Born in Cuba, Dr. Efren Salinero came to the US in 1961 and has since lived mostly in South Florida. He is a board certified pediatrician and teaches general pediatrics to third and fourth year medical students.

Dr. Martha Toledo-Valido is a board-certified pediatrician who trained at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital. She is a mentor at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Gabriella Saca is a pediatrician who grew up in Miami, Florida. Dr. Saca is actively involved in patient advocacy, working on initiatives via the American Academy of Pediatrics to keep children safe from violence.

Dr. Garrote was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She attended the University of Florida, where she obtained a combined Bachelor of Science and Medical Degree as part of the Medical Honors Program. She then completed her pediatric residency at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. After many years away from home, Dr. Garrote returned to join the Gables Pediatrics family in July 2018. She is licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine, and her special interests include concussion care and musculoskeletal injuries.

Born and raised in Virginia, Dr. Drew Stoudt earned his undergraduate and medical degrees in-state and completed his residency training in New York City

Born and raised in Miami, Dr. Ernesto Erdmann is a board certified pediatrician. After attending Vanderbilt for his undergraduate studies, he returned to the University of Miami for medical school and residency.

Born in Havana, Dr. Joaquin Jimenez de Cardenas left Cuba at three years old and lived in New Jersey, Spain, and Venezuela. He earned his medical degree and completed part of his residency in Venezuela

Dr. Rafael Llanso is a board-certified pediatrician. He has been practicing pediatrics since 1989. He also volunteered in a local homeless shelter medical clinic every Monday night for two years

Born in Cuba, Dr. Efren Salinero came to the US in 1961 and has since lived mostly in South Florida. He is a board certified pediatrician and teaches general pediatrics to third and fourth year medical students.

Dr. Martha Toledo-Valido is a board-certified pediatrician who trained at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital. She is a mentor at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Gabriella Saca is a pediatrician who grew up in Miami, Florida. Dr. Saca is actively involved in patient advocacy, working on initiatives via the American Academy of Pediatrics to keep children safe from violence.

Dr. Carmen Mejia-Carvajal completed medical school at Ponce School of Medicine in Ponce, PR. She then completed her pediatric Residency at Medical Center in San Juan, PR. Dr. Mejia-Carvajal advanced her training attending the University of Chicago Hospitals where she completed two fellowships: the first one on Pediatric Hematology & Oncology and second one on Medical Ethics.

A native Miamian, Dr. Alina Siblesz-Ruiz has been a pediatrician since 2003. She earned both her undergraduate and medical degree at the University of Miami (UM) and completed her residency in pediatrics at UM's Jackson Memorial Hospital. Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Siblesz-Ruiz has been in practice with Dr. Guillermo Llosa since 2006. Her areas of interest include food allergies, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), and asthma.

Dr. Raquel Olavarrieta was born and raised in Venezuela. She completed her Master’s Degree in Biomedical Science at Florida Atlantic University. She then pursued her MD degree at Florida State College of Medicine in Tallahassee. She is a graduate from Miami Children’s Hospital Pediatric Residency. She is a board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). She joined Kendall Pediatric Partners in September of 2016. Her areas of interest include nutrition, childhood obesity, and adolescent medicine.

Dr. Hans Hubsch is a general pediatrician specializing in pediatric nephrology. He enjoys working with children and takes pride in providing a nurturing environment as well as professional care for children. Dr. Hubsch was voted "America's Top Pediatrician" four years in a row.

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Claudia Sierra, MD is a board-eligible pediatrician practicing at Kings Bay Pediatrics.

Dr. Linda Keller is a board-certified pediatrician who was born and raised in Niagara Falls, New York.

Dr. Madelyn Dones is a board-certified pediatrician who has been practicing for over 22 years.

Born and raised in New York City, New York and Jersey City, Dr. Norman Goldberg is a board-certified pediatrician at Kings Bay Pediatrics.

Cheryl Corney, MD is a board-eligible Pediatrician who was born and raised in Miami.

Dr. Danielle Squires is a board-certified pediatrician who was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Dr. Squires was a Kings Bay Pediatrics patient!

Dr. Ayleen Pinera-Llano is a board-certified pediatrician who was born and raised in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Cubas was born and raised in South Florida. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Miami, receiving a Bachelors of Science in Biology. She then completed a Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Barry University. Prior to entering medical school, she worked as a Research Coordinator in Miami completing clinical Phase I/2 of drug development for pharmaceutical companies.

Dr. Marimón is a Board Certified Pediatrician. She and her husband currently live in Miami with their two young daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys literature and poetry. She has herself written over a hundred poems, mostly in her native Spanish. She has appeared both in print and television media, giving her professional advice on topics such as sleep, wellness, and vaccinations to greater Miami's large Spanish speaking population.

Dr. Aguero is the only child to Cuban parents, born and raised in Miami, Fl. during his youth, he successfully raced one-design sailboats both at the local and national level. While attending ILS he met his sweetheart, Olga. After graduation, they married and moved to Tampa, Fl. where he finished his PreMed studies at USF. Then they moved to Texas, and he crossed the border every day to study medicine and earned his medical degree at the Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez in Mexico. His interest in Pediatrics began during medical school when his first child Jeanelle was born.

Dr. Juan C Collazos was born in Cali, Colombia. He is a graduate of Universidad Del Valle School of Medicine in Cali, Colombia where he received his Doctor in Medicine degree in 2002. He practiced in Colombia for 4 years in the underserved area before he moved to the United States to complete 2 years of research fellow in pediatrics cardiology and then his pediatric residency at University of Nevada School Of medicine in 2008.

Paula A. Echeverri,MD,FAAP. was born in Manizales, Colombia. She received her Doctorate in Medicine from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana School of Medicine in Medellin, Colombia in 2005. She relocated to the United States and worked in ovarian cancer research, while validating her Medical Credentials and completing her Pediatric Residency at the University of Arkansas School Of medicine. Dr Echeverri practiced Pediatric Medicine in Arkansas, before moving to Florida in 2017. Dr Echeverri is board Certified in Pediatrics, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and is the proud mom of 3 children.

Dr. Maria del Carmen Gutierrez was born in Cuba where she studied medicine and received her medical degree. She revalidated her Medical Diploma in the United States while living in Kentucky and then went to Puerto Rico where she completed her Pediatric Residency at San Juan City Hospital. She graduated in June 2002 with honors and as the most outstanding Resident for Excellent Skills in Communication, Interpersonal Relations, Clinical Judgment, Teaching, Medical Knowledge and Professionalism.

Dr. Miladys Palau Collazo has been practicing in Florida since 2013. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico/Medical Sciences Campus. She completed her residency program in pediatrics at New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. She completed her fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Yale-New Haven Hospital / Yale School of Medicine in Connecticut. During her fellowship, she participated in multiple research projects with type 1 diabetes including research on the artificial pancreas. She volunteers and is an active board member of the Greater Palm Beach Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Chapter (JDRF). Dr. Palau Collazo is board certified in general pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology. She specializes in treating children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, obesity, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, pituitary disorders, growth disorders such as short stature, puberty disorders (early or late puberty), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, disorders of calcium and Vitamin D metabolism, and certain syndromes such as Turner Syndrome, Noonan’s Syndrome and Klinefelter Syndrome among others. She is married to Fabian Lozada and has 2 beautiful children. She will ensure that when you visit her office, you are provided with compassionate and personalized care for your family. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Fanny Gonzalez is a pediatric nephrologist in Miami, Florida who has been practicing for over 16 years. She graduated from Universidad Central De Caribe in 2002 and continued her training at Miami Children's Hospital for Pediatrics and Harvard's Boston Children's Hospital for Pediatric Nephrology. Dr. Gonzalez's practice of Pediatric Nephrology main passion and goal is to help her patients through a, sometimes, difficult journey in the family's life and help them fully understand the condition of the disease and guide them with their input through the process. Dr. Gonzalez is happy married and has one daughter. On her spare time she runs marathons, enjoys dancing, and traveling.

Dr. Barry Lowy has been serving the South Florida area for more than 20 years. With his broad pediatric experience spanning from general pediatrics to emergency medicine, his fund of knowledge is able to support families with varying degrees of difficulty.

Dr. Edward Kris graduated from Cornell University with a BS and subsequently received a PhD in nutrition from NCSU, He attended University of Nebraska for medical school in 1994 and completed his Pediatrics residency at University of South Florida. After residency, Dr Kris became a partner at Seitz Pediatrics in Boynton Beach which is now Pediatric Place.

Dr. Michael Finer was born and raised in Syracuse, N.Y. He attended college at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, majoring in Psychology, and then returned to his home town for medical school at the SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. He did his Pediatric Internship and Residency at The Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo and then completed one year of fellowship training at Yale New Haven Hospital in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Following that year, Dr. Finer joined Pediatric Professional Associates where he has been ever since. He is Board Certified and a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics, and maintains membership in the AOA Medical Honor Society. Dr. Finer currently serves on the Pediatric Department Advisory Committee of Baptist Hospital. Dr. Finer is married, has 2 daughters, and 4 grandchildren. When not working he loves spending time with his family and enjoys outdoor activities such as tennis and swimming. He also enjoys keeping up with the latest movies.

Dr. Mark Ginsburg grew up on Long Island and graduated from Hofstra University New College. He attended Medical College of Ohio at Toledo and went on to complete his Pediatric Internship and Residency at Long Island Jewish Hillside Medical Center. Following residency, Dr. Ginsburg joined Pediatric Professional Associates and has practiced at this location ever since. Dr. Ginsburg is Board Certified and a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics. In the past, he has served as President of the Greater Miami Pediatric Society and as President of the Medical Staff of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. For more than a decade, he has participated in the teaching of Pediatric Residents from Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. He presently serves as Chairman of the Mother-Baby Collaborative Team of Baptist Children’s Hospital. Dr. Ginsburg is married and has three children and many grandchildren. He enjoys tennis and may, some day, take up golf.

Dr. Lisa Miller is a native of the Midwest. She grew up in the rural farmlands of Northwest Ohio. She graduated with a degree in Biology from the University of Toledo and then went on to earn her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. She completed her Pediatric Internship and Residency at the top ranked Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center. Following residency, Dr. Miller practiced general pediatrics in St. Petersburg, Fl for 2 years before coming to Pediatric Professional Associates. She is Board Certified and a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics. Outside the office, her two sons keep Dr. Miller very busy. She is involved in school and community service. She enjoys music, cooking, travel and puzzles.

Dr. Karen Lee (Kaylee) Kuhn was raised in South Florida. Her childhood was enriched by much time spent in Jamaica, her mother’s birth place. She graduated from Emory University with a B.S. After obtaining her degree she volunteered in South India for four months during which time she decided upon a career in medicine. She returned to South Florida to live near her family and attended the University of Miami School of Medicine. After finishing Medical School she completed her Pediatric Internship and Residency training at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kuhn is Board Certified and a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Kuhn was married and blessed with two children during medical school and residency. After completing her residency, she joined Pediatric Professional Associates where she has worked ever since. She was gifted with her third child shortly after beginning her career at PPA. When not working, Dr. Kuhn enjoys spending time with her husband and children, attending church, exercising, playing the piano, gardening, and enjoying nature.

Dr. Jana Myers is a Miami native, born and raised. She obtained her undergraduate degree from The University of Florida, where she majored in nutritional sciences. She remained in Gainesville to obtain her medical degree from the University of Florida Medical School. Dr. Myers did her Pediatric Internship and Residency at The University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. She was selected to serve as Chief Resident for one additional year. Since 2002, Dr. Myers has worked at Pediatric Professional Associates. She is Board Certified and a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Myers is married and has 2 children. She enjoys Peloton, Barre class and is a huge Florida Gator, Miami Dolphin, and Miami Heat fan!

Dr. Lisa Perez Grossman received her medical degree from the Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas de Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba in 1988. She completed a residency in General Pediatrics at Cornell Medical Center in New York. Dr. Perez Grossman is Board Certified in Pediatrics and has been in practice for over 20 years. She attends NCE APP meetings on an annual basis and is a recipient of many academic honors.

Dr. Margarita Taboas was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of Miami and attended medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine. In 2002, she completed her pediatric residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill and began working at Lincoln Community Health Center, caring for the medically underserved of Durham, NC. Upon her return to Miami in 2005, she joined private practice.

Dr. Carolina deCespedes Escobio is Board Certified in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, certified in the state of Florida and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She received her B.S. in Microbiology/Immunology with minors in Chemistry and Sociology at the University of Miami. A graduate of the University of Miami Medical School, Dr. Escobio completed her Internship and Residency at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. She was selected to serve as Chief Resident for one additional year. Dr. Escobio began private practice in South Florida in 2004.

Dr. Ocampo attended New York University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. She then attended Georgetown University Graduate School where she received her Master of Science in Physiology. She then obtained her MD degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Following that, she did her Pediatric Residency training at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She is an active member and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Florida Chapter of the AAP, and the Palm Beach County Pediatric Society. She is board certified through The American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Ocampo is on active staff at West Boca Medical Center, where she also served as Department Chairman of Pediatrics twice and is currently the Vice Chief of Staff, as well as chairing several other hospital committees.

Dr. Perez-Silva was born and raised in Miami. She has completed all of her education locally, graduating high school at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy in 1996 and later completing her undergraduate training and medical school at the University of Miami, graduating with the highest honors including membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha and receipt of the Warren W. Quillian Award for Excellence in Pediatrics. She completed her internship and residency in Pediatrics at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics. She currently lives with her husband and son in Coral Gables.

Dr. Cordero was born and raised in Miami. She graduated from Coral Gables Senior High School in 1992 and later obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami. A move with her husband to Texas led her to complete medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston where she graduated Alpha Omega Alpha. After medical school she returned home to Miami for her internship and residency in Pediatrics at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where she served an additional year as the Pediatric Chief Resident. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics. She lives with her husband and three children in Miami.

Born and raised in New York, Dr. Lorraine Ospina-Herrera received her degree in Psychology from New York University and completed her medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School. She completed her residency training in Pediatrics at New York Medical College and upon completion, she and her husband decided to move to South Florida to continue their professional endeavors and start a family. Dr. Ospina-Herrera is Board Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. A former ballet dancer, Dr. Ospina-Herrera is married to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mauricio Herrera and they have 3 young children. She enjoys traveling, skiing, and rooting for her children at their soccer games.

Dr. Gomathy Mohan is a native of Southern India. She graduated in 1993 from Madurai Medical College in Madurai, India. She completed her pediatric residency at the Children's Hospital of New Jersey, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. She also completed a year of post-doctoral fellowship in cancer pharmacology at the University of California, San Diego. She is board certified in Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has special interest in developmental, nutritional, and preventative pediatrics. Dr. Mohan and her husband have three children.

Dr. Martell truly admires his practice. He feels, one of the aspects of being a Pediatrician is the relationships you build with your patients and their family. It is mind boggling to him that he is now filling out college forms for patients that he saw in the hospital when they were first born.

Dr. Cadiz is originally from Coral Springs and was a graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Dr. Cadiz is also a "third generation" pediatrician - as both his father and grandfather practiced pediatrics.

Dr. Miller completed the six-year medical program at Boston University and did her pediatric residency at North Shore University Hospital, New York. She has been with Sawgrass Pediatrics since 1994.

Dr. Mussary joined our practice in March 2005. He graduated from University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at the University of South Florida Affiliated Hospital.

Susan Shulman, D.O. joined Sawgrass Pediatrics in 2000. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia.

Dr. Di Liddo graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. She has been with Sawgrass Pediatrics since 1999. Dr. Di Liddo also speaks Spanish

Dr. Martell truly admires his practice. He feels, one of the aspects of being a Pediatrician is the relationships you build with your patients and their family. It is mind boggling to him that he is now filling out college forms for patients that he saw in the hospital when they were first born.

Dr. Cadiz is originally from Coral Springs and was a graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Dr. Cadiz is also a "third generation" pediatrician - as both his father and grandfather practiced pediatrics.

Dr. Miller completed the six-year medical program at Boston University and did her pediatric residency at North Shore University Hospital, New York. She has been with Sawgrass Pediatrics since 1994.

Dr. Mussary joined our practice in March 2005. He graduated from University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at the University of South Florida Affiliated Hospital.

Susan Shulman, D.O. joined Sawgrass Pediatrics in 2000. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia.

Dr. Di Liddo graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. She has been with Sawgrass Pediatrics since 1999. Dr. Di Liddo also speaks Spanish

Dr. Jacqueline Valdes is a board-certified pediatrician born and raised in Miami. She has a wide range of interests and expertise including childhood immunizations and preventive care, adolescents, international medicine, international adoptions, premature infants, and obesity. Dr. Valdes is a preceptor for residents-in-training at Miami Children's Hospital. She also participates in the annual Breast Cancer Race for the Cure.

Dr. Olga Echeverria, MD is a pediatrics specialist in Weston, FL and has been practicing for 12 years. She graduated from Universidad El Bosque in 1999 and specializes in pediatrics.

Michael L. Bruck, MD is a general pediatrician providing individualized and personal care to children in and around Wellington, Florida since 1996. Originally from the NYC area, Dr. Bruck resides in Wellington with his wife and two wonderful children, Zoe and Noah. He is the former president and current executive committee member of PBC Pediatric Society. He is proud to be one of four Pediatricians on the Board of Directors for VitalMD Holding Group and is currently Chair of the Palm Beach County Regional Committee for the group. He also served for ten years on the group's IT/EMR committee as the Pediatric representative. In addition, Dr. Bruck belongs to Temple B'Nei Jacob of Wellington and he has won awards for his community service including the PBC Head Start Humanitarian Award.

Dr. Cristina R. Montiel received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Miami in Miami, Florida in 1987 and her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1991. Dr. Montiel completed her residency in pediatrics at Jackson Memorial Hospital in 1994 and joined Westchester Pediatrics soon thereafter.

Dr. Margarita Fernandez-Pujol, who is originally from Havana, Cuba, received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Miami in 1984 and her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1988. She completed her internship and residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where she was assistant chief resident.

Dr. Mimi Abella-Blanco received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Miami in 1986 and her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1991. She completed her pediatric internship and residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where she served as chief resident.

Dr. Johannes I. Lopez received his pre-med bachelor’s degree from CETEC in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 1984 and his medical degree from Eugenio Maria de Hostos University in Santo Domingo in 1987. He worked at Jackson Memorial Hospital and at the Headache & Neurologic Center of Philadelphia before completing his pediatric residency at Miami Children’s Hospital in 1999.

Dr. Judith M. Ferguson is a pediatrician in Kendall, Florida. She received her medical degree from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

After spending considerable time working with humanitarian medical teams throughout Botswana, Uganda, Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, Dr. Millon has some of the most thorough first-hand expertise available in pediatric medicine.

Dr. Ileana Romero-Bolumen is a General Pediatrician who has been practicing in the South Florida area for the past 29 years. Dr. Romero-Bolumen earned her medical degree from Universidad Tecnologica de Santiago, Dominican Republic in 1985.

After spending considerable time working with humanitarian medical teams throughout Botswana, Uganda, Mexico, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, Dr. Millon has some of the most thorough first-hand expertise available in pediatric medicine.

Dr. Ileana Romero-Bolumen is a General Pediatrician who has been practicing in the South Florida area for the past 29 years. Dr. Romero-Bolumen earned her medical degree from Universidad Tecnologica de Santiago, Dominican Republic in 1985.