NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - Key Persons
Dr. Abigail Ley is a pediatric neurologist within the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Brain Institute. She earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Dr. Ley completed a residency in pediatrics and fellowship in child neurology and neurodevelopmental disabilities at George Washington University/Children's National Health System in Washington, DC. Her clinical area of expertise includes autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Prior to entering the field of medicine, Dr. Ley received a master's degree in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, England. She also received a Fulbright scholarship to research bamboo housing in India.
Dr. Ley is board certified in pediatrics, neurology with special qualifications in child neurology and neurodevelopmental disabilities. She is a member of the Child Neurology Society, has presented at medical conferences, and her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Ley also edited the book "Art Can Heal," which focuses on the pioneering work of art therapist and artist Sigridur Bjornsdottir.
Dr. Ley is employed by Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the multi-specialty medical group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System.
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- Chief Operating Officer
- Vice President
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Vice President of Development
- Ex - Officio Non - Voting Member
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Nurse Practitioner
- Member of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Ana Diaz is a pediatric nurse practitioner and serves as supervisor of the Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the Division of Neurosurgery, part of the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Brain Institute. She completed a bachelor's degree in nursing at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. Ms. Diaz then pursued a master's degree in nursing within the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program at Florida International University in Miami. Her clinical interests encompass all pediatric neurosurgical diseases, including brain tumors, spasticity and hydrocephalus.
Ms. Diaz is a member of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Advanced Practice Council and APP Advisory Council.
Ms. Diaz is employed by Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialist s (NCPS), the multi-specialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
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- NCPS Director of Research, Section of Cardiovascular Medicine
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- Medical Director, Neurocritical Care Program
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- Vice President & Chief Financial Officer / Nicklaus Children 's Hospital
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
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- Supervisor, Fellowship, Internship, and Advanced Practicum in Pediatric Neuropsychology
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- Chief of Orthopedic Surgery / Director, Nicklaus Children 's Ambulatory Surgery Center Director, Nicklaus Children 's Pediatric Specialists
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- Fetal and Pediatric Cardiologist
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- Fetal and Pediatric Cardiologist
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
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- Interim Chief, Cardiology
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- Senior Vice President & Chief Digital and Information Officer
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- Chief Financial Officer
- Senior Vice President
Denise Longman - Chief Compliance Officer, VP
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- Chief Compliance Officer
- Vice President
Dr. René L. López-Guerrero is a pediatrician and sees patients at the Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists at Allapattah office.
After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry at the University of Miami in 1973 and a Master of Business Administration degree at Florida International University in 1977, Dr. López-Guerrero earned his medical degree from Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago in the Dominican Republic. He then completed an internship and residency in pediatrics and adolescent medicine at Nicklaus Children's Hospital (then Miami Children's Hospital) graduating second in his class and earning two special recognition awards in neonatology and endocrinology (Dr. Milton Grossman Award). Before entering private practice in 1990, Dr. López-Guerrero spent three years as an attending physician at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine's Jackson Memorial Hospital, Division of Neonatology. His clinical interests also lie in the fields of nutrition and immunizations, as well as in allergies and asthma control.
Dr. López-Guerrero has held several faculty appointments and has won numerous teaching awards for his voluntary involvement with the formation and mentoring of both medical students and residents during a 26-year career as an assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine (1992-2018), University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (1994-2018) and Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (2013-2018). He is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and holds the status of Diplomate. Dr. López-Guerrero is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and member of the American Medical Association.
Dr. López-Guerrero is employed by Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the physician-led multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System. He is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Italian.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
- Vice Chair, Board of Directors / Nicklaus Children 's Hospital
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- Vice President, Clinical Affairs / Nicklaus Children 's Hospital
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- Director, Echocardiography Lab
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- Fetal and Pediatric Cardiologist
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- Vice President, Operations / Nicklaus Children 's Hospital
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- Pediatric Anesthesiologist
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- Vice President, Institutes
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- Director, Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program
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- Chairman of the Board of Directors
- Chairman, Board of Directors / Nicklaus Children 's Hospital
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- Member of the Board of Directors
- Secretary, Board of Directors / Nicklaus Children 's Hospital
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- SVP, External Affairs & Experience, Chief of Staff
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- Medical Director, Preventive Cardiology Program
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- General Counsel
- Senior Vice President
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- Member of the Orthopedic Nursing Team
- Clinical Nurse Coordinator
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- Chief, Department of Surgery / Director, Division of Neurosurgery
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- Director, Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Clinic
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- Surgical Director, Craniofacial Program
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- Chief, Cardiovascular Surgery
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- Chairman of the Board of Directors
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- Director of Cardiac Non - Invasive Imaging Within the Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children 's Hospital
- Director, Cardiac Non - Invasive Imaging
Dr. Muñiz is the director of Cardiac Non-Invasive Imaging within The Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Muñiz completed a residency in pediatrics at the Boston Combined Program for Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital and Boston Medical Center in Massachusetts. He then pursued fellowships in pediatric cardiology and non-invasive cardiac imaging at Boston Children's Hospital. His clinical interests include multimodality imaging of complex congenital heart disease and 3D modeling of complex anatomical lesions.
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- Director, Cardiac Intensive Care
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- Chief People Officer
- Vice President
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- Chief Medical Officer
- Vice President
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Kevin Horowitz earned his medical degree at the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Michigan. He completed a fellowship in pediatric orthopedic surgery at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and an additional fellowship in hip preservation surgery at Schulthess Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland.
Dr. Horowitz is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Horowitz enjoys seeing the general orthopedic population and has special clinical interests in hip disorders of children, adolescents, general pediatric orthopedics and trauma including hip preservation surgery.
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- Chief Marketing Officer
- Vice President, Marketing & Communications
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- Vice President, Population Health & Payer Strategies
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.
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- Interventional Cardiology / Primary Office: Miami / Additional Office: Palm Beach Gardens
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- Ex - Officio Voting Member
- Vice President & Chief Medical Officer / Nicklaus Children 's Hospital
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
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- Ex - Officio Voting Member
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- Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist
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- Medical Director, Brain Development Network Program
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- CEO
- President
- Ex - Officio Voting Member
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- Supervisor of Advanced Practice Professionals )
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- Medical Director, Sleep Disorders Center
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- Program Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Program
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- Pediatric Cardiologist Non - Invasive Imaging
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- Co - Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology
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- Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist
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- Member of the Orthopedic Nursing Team
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.
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- Chief, Department of Radiology
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- Director, Division of Clinical Genetics and Metabolism
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- Interim Chief, Neurology / Director, Neurogenetics Program
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- Chief Operating Officer
- Senior Vice President
- Ex - Officio Voting Member
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- Vice President, Chief Quality & Patient Safety Officer
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- Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgeon
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- Medical Director, Cardiac Anesthesia
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon / Physician Liaison, Community - Based Orthopedic Surgery Initiative
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- Director, Electrophysiology
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- Fetal and Pediatric Cardiologist
Saima Aftab - Chief Strategy Officer
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- Chief Strategy Officer
- Vice President, Business Development
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- Co - Medical Director, Inpatient Neurology
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- Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer / Nicklaus Children 's Hospital
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- Member of the Orthopedic Nursing Team
- Clinical Nurse Coordinator
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- Medical Director, Surgical Services / Medical Director, Pediatric Spinal Surgery
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Associate Director of Pediatric Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Spine
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- Chief, Section of Neurosurgery / Co - Medical Director, Nicklaus Children 's Hospital Brain Institute / Medical Director, Neuro - Oncology Surgical Services
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- Practice Name: Neuro Network Partners
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- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
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- Medical Director, Headache Program
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- Director, Outpatient Cardiology / Co - Director, NeuroCardiac and Development Program
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- Vice President of the Medical Staff