I am a pediatric immunologist and allergist at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. I treat children with atopic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, asthma, urticaria, eczema, contact dermatitis, food allergy, food protein induced enterocolitis (FPIES), Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), drug allergy, venom allergy and anaphylaxis.

I also specialize in caring for patients with primary immunodeficiencies like 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome, X-linked Agammaglobulinemia (XLA), Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID), Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Hyper IgM syndrome, Hyper IgE syndrome, and Specific antibody deficiency, among others.

I love my work because it allows me to use my expertise in the field of allergy and immunology to care for children and their families. I am able to help make positive changes in their lives and help them feel their best. I also really enjoy working with multicultural and underserved populations.

In addition to providing patient care, I am a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) National Medical Honor Society, an organization with commitment to scholarship, leadership, professionalism and service. I was also recently awarded the Florida International University (FIU) 2018 TORCH Awards as Distinguished Alumni, which is the highest honor bestowed upon alumni and faculty for making an impact in their professions, the community and at the university.

Outside of the office, I can be found on a run with my husband, paddle boarding at the beach, scuba diving, reading a historic novel, cooking or dancing.

Hospital Affiliations

• Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
• Memorial Hospital Miramar
• Memorial Hospital West
• Memorial Regional Hospital

Gender

• Female

Languages

• Spanish

Education

Florida International University, 2013

Residency

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, 2016, Pediatrics

Fellowships

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, 2018, Allergy & Immunology

Certifications

American Board of Allergy and Immunology-Allergy & Immunology
American Board of Pediatrics-Pediatrics

Research

Professional Organizations

• Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) - Honor Medical Society 
• American Academy of Allergy and Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
• American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)
• American Academy of Pediatrics 
• American Medical Association 
• American Medical Women's Association 

Presentations

• Medical Student's lecture on Primary Immunodeficiencies. Allergy and Immunology section of the Curriculum Lectures for FIU HWCOM/NSUCOM rotating Medical Students. Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL. April 2017
• Board review on relevant Allergy and Immunology topics for preparation of Pediatric residents to the Pediatrics National Board Exam. Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL. March 2017.
• Medical Student's lecture on Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis. Allergy and Immunology section of the Curriculum Lectures for rotating FIU HWCOM/NSUCOM Medical Students. Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL. July 2016.
• Evidence Based Medicine in Infantile Colic. Noon Conference Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) presentation. Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL. March 2015.
• A comprehensive Review of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Morning Report. Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL. March 2015.
• Bullying: Children Hurting Children. Resident Lecture. Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL. September 2014.
• A Review on Wilson's disease. Morning Report. Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL. August 2014.
• Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Lung. Professorial Rounds. Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL. January 2014.

Awards

• Recipient of the Florida International University (FIU) Distinguished Alumni Award. FIU 2018 TORCH Awards Ceremony. Miami, FL. November 2018
• Second Place Winner Resident Abstract for the category of "Original Research" and "Quality Improvement Project" at the Tenth Annual Residents and Fellows Scholarship Day. Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Miami, FL. June 2018
• Second Place Winner Resident Abstract for the category of "Case Report" at the Seventh Annual Residents and Fellows Scholarship Day. Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Miami, FL. June 2015
• First Place Winner Residents Abstract for Original Research at the Six Annual Residents and Fellows Scholarship Day. Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Miami, FL. June 2014
• Outstanding Student in Neurology Clerkship. Aesculapius Awards. FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM). Miami, FL. May 2012
• Medical Student of the Year Award. Aesculapius Awards. FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM). Miami, FL. May 2011
• Academic Excellence Diploma. Aesculapius Awards. FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM). Miami, FL. May 2011