Mislen Bauer, MD Biography: Dr. Mislen S. Bauer MD is a board-certified clinical geneticist, with over four decades of experience in pediatric genetics and metabolic disorders. She currently serves as the Director of both the Craniofacial Center and the Neurofibromatosis Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, where she specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex […]

Antonio Rodriguez, MD Biography: Dr. Antonio Rodriguez is a Pediatric Pulmonologist at KIDZ Medical Services. He attended medical school at University Central del Este in the Dominican Republic, where he graduated 1st in his class. Dr. Rodriguez completed a fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and did an internship at San Juan City […]

Maria E. Franco, MD Biography: Dr. Maria E. Franco is a Pediatric Pulmonologist at KIDZ Medical Services. She graduated from Nuestra Senora del Rosario Medical School in Bogota, Colombia and completed a fellowship at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. Dr. Franco was Chief Resident in Pediatrics at Crozer Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. […]

Albert R. Taño, MD Biography: Dr. Albert R. Taño has been working, teaching and volunteering in the field of Neonatology since 1989. He is a co-founder and Medical Director of KIDZ Medical Services and Emergency Pediatric Services, and serves as the Director of multiple Neonatal units in South Florida. Dr. Taño is also a professor, […]

Jorge E. Perez, MD Biography: Dr. Jorge E. Perez is a respected healthcare leader who has been practicing medicine, teaching, and conducting clinical research in the field of neonatology for more than three decades. As a co-founder of KIDZ Medical Services — a neonatal, pediatric, and women’s healthcare organization — Dr. Perez serves as the […]

Arturo Serize, PA-C, MPH Biography: Arturo is a licensed physician assistant with experience in infectious disease medicine and neonatology as well as a compelling blend of clinical acumen, scientific curiosity, and medical writing experience. He has worked on more than 100 phase I to IV clinical trials, with both clinical and administrative functions. Specialties: Neonatal-Perinatal […]

Maylin Garcia, APRN Biography: Maylin Garcia, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is a transplant coordinator at the KIDZ Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami. She is in charge of coordinating and providing inpatient and outpatient care post-transplantation as well as care for patients in the bone marrow failure program. As a family nurse […]

Athena Pefkarou, MD Biography: Dr. Athena Pefkarou received her medical degree from the University College Hospital at London University College Medical School in England. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore and a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology Oncology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Dr. Pefkarou is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology […]

Carlo Zeidenweber, MD Biography: Dr. Carlo Zeidenweber is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology, with 15 years of experience in the field. He specializes in treating fetal to adult patients with congenital heart disease. His clinical interests include fetal echocardiography and interventional cardiology. Dr. Zeidenweber received his medical degree from the Universidad Anahuac in […]

Vanessa Vigo, APRN Biography: Vanessa Vigo is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at KIDZ Medical Services, specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida in 2006 and went on to earn her advanced nursing degree from Florida International University in 2012. Vanessa is certified as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner […]