ADOLESCENT MEDICINE
The Division of Adolescent Medicine is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive, confidential care to adolescents. The scope of services provided includes a full range of medical, gynecologic and behavioral interventions. We also offer tobacco cessation interventions.
In the second decade of life we achieve physical and sexual maturity (puberty). The associated psycho-social changes (adolescence) are accompanied by a growth in intellectual capacity. Most of the behaviors seen at this time, while distressing to parents, are really just part of normal development. They help the adolescent achieve independence and develop a stable self-identity. However, many problems of adulthood begin in adolescence and behavioral decisions made during these years may profoundly and permanently affect adult health and well-being.
Lorena M Siqueira MD, FAAP
Director of Adolescent Medicine
(305) 668-5525
ALLERGY/IMMUNOLOGY
Provides the evaluation and management of the individual with allergies as it pertains to the respiratory, cutaneous and/or gastrointestinal system. Disorders routinely seen by this division include Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever), Vasomotor or Nonallergic Rhinitis, Recurrent Sinusitis, Recurrent Otitis Media, Asthma, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Allergic Headaches (Migraine), Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), Contact Dermatitis, Urticaria and Angioedema and Food Allergies.
Elena Ubals, M.D.
Interim Director
(305) 595-0109
The Division of Clinical Immunology offers consultation services to patients referred for evaluation of recurrent infections, suspected or confirmed immunodeficiency disorders or fevers of unknown origin. It also provides support to patients undergoing immunosuppressive therapy, organ transplantation or autoimmune problems. In addition, the Division evaluates patients with drug and food allergies and conducts sensitization if necessary. The clinical immunology laboratory provides state-of-the-art assays of cellular, humoral and phagocytic immune functions.
Jose Carro, M.D.
Interim Director
(305) 662-8272
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ANESTHESIOLOGY
Provides especially trained anesthesiologists, skilled in the anesthetic management of children from infancy to age 21. With eleven anesthesiologists on staff, Miami Children's Hospital performs an average of 7,000 pediatric procedures a year, and is the only hospital in South Florida with surgical suites dedicated entirely to children.
W. Christian Bauer, M.D.
Chief of Department
(305) 666-6511 Ext. 3415
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BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT
ONCOLOGY RESEARCH
The Bone Marrow Transplant Unit opened in the fall of 1991, expanding the services of the Division in the treatment of leukemia, neuroblastoma and other malignant diseases, aplastic anemia, metabolic, immunologic and other catastrophic diseases.
John Fort, M.D.
Director
(305) 662-8360
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BRACHIAL PLEXUS PROGRAM
Approximately one in every 700 infants is born with a congenital upper extremity abnormality. In addition, birth injury, cerebral palsy and trauma cause upper limb problems in countless other children. Miami Children's Hospital, through its multidisciplinary Pediatric Upper Extremity Program, provides comprehensive care and rehabilitation for infants, children and young adults with congenital and acquired disorders of the upper limb.
John A. I. Grossman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Director, Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Unit
(305) 666-2004
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CARDIOLOGY
Offers full non-invasive diagnostic studies, including electrocardiography, doppler-flow, echocardiography, stress testing, holter and event recorder monitoring, fetal echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography. A fully equipped biplane cardiac laboratory for diagnostic and interventional catheterization is available.
Evan M. Zahn, M.D.
Director
(305) 662-8301/666-6511 Ext. 4265
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CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
Correction of congenital heart defects are provided. Special emphasis is given to procedures under hypothermia and open heart surgical techniques that eliminate the need for blood transfusion. The division has been approved by the State of Florida and UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing) to perform cardiac transplantation. A clinical nurse specialist is available to educate and assist in the needs of the patient and family and a family support group has also been established.
Redmond P. Burke, M.D.
Director
(305) 663-8401/666-6511 Ext. 4600
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CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
Offers a full range of medical and surgical tertiary care treatment modalities, including Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation(ECMO) in its 16-bed fully computerized unit.
Andre Raszynski, M.D.
Director
(305) 662-2639
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DENTISTRY
The Department of Dentistry encompasses every specialty in dentistry: Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics and Prosthodontics.
Mark S. Webman, D.D.S.
Chief
(305) 662-7702
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