miami pediatricians, ob/gyns, lactation consultants & baby proofers
Ob/Gyn | Lactation Consultants | Pediatricians | Therapists| Midwives | Baby Proofers/Car Seat
Ob/Gyns
Baptist Health Physician Referral (Various Locations)
Not sure exactly what you’re looking for? Call Baptist’s physician referral service and get several recommendations for the doctor of your choice based on location & specifications (gender, specialty, etc). 786-596-6557 or 800-228-6557.
Feldman & Schwartzbard (South Miami)
This South Miami practice caters to a high-maintenance crowd and delivers. Feldman, Schwartzbard and their nurses are patient, available, quick to act and responsive to patient concerns and questions. If you prefer a woman ask for Schwartzbard. 305-667-4511
Ferro & Michael (Miami Beach)
This double male practice is relatively new to Mount Sinai and earning rave reviews. Happy patients report great experiences, feeling comfortable and hardly any wait time. One patient notes: “They treat you as people, not as patients. It’s not a factory.” 4308 Alton Rd, Suite 610, Miami Beach; 786-276-9341.
Castillo, Blachar & Brasac (Miami Beach)
Popular all-male practice with offices at Mount Sinai. 305-532-1989
Bitran & Rivera (Miami Beach)
Patients swear by Dr. Bitran, but word on the street is you should expect to wait to see the doc at almost every visit. 305-673-9270
Peleaz & Apollon, LLC (Kendall)
Potentially the only all-female practice in Miami, this Kendall office is staffed by three full-time female ob/gyns. 8900 SW 117 Ave, Suite B202; 305-630-4100.
Lactation Consultants
Baptist Hospital Perinatal Services (Kendall)
This outpatient center caters to the new mom’s every lactation need. Maggie Horn & Maite Hanford, two full-time nurses and lactation consultants, offer prenatal breastfeeding classes, private consultations, support groups and a whole lot of comfort. Various breastfeeding supplies (pumps, accessories, etc) are on sale at the center. 8750 SW 144 St, 786-596-2671.
Faith Ploude
Arguably Miami’s most sought-after lactation consultant, Faith nurtures a mini breastfeeding empire out of Mercy Hospital. She and her team (Anita is her number two) offer pre-baby classes; in hospital, office & home visits; support groups and more. Faith is extremely passionate about breastfeeding & dedicated to the cause. 305-446-BABY.
Pediatricians
Baptist Health Physician Referral (Various Locations)
Not sure exactly what you’re looking for? Call Baptist’s physician referral service and get several recommendations for the doctor of your choice based on location & specifications (gender, specialty, etc). 786-596-6557 or 800-228-6557.
Beachside Pediatrics (Bay Harbor)
Visiting Drs. Robin Strauss and/or Sandy Lieberman is a bit like going to see your Jewish mom as a pediatrician. They’re both extremely friendly, chatty (Robin much more so than Sandy) and very reassuring. Very few things are an emergency and they can generally always squeeze in a sick child. Extra bonus for working parents – first appointment of the day is at 8:30am. 1145 Kane Concourse, 305-865-5439.
Pediatric Associates/Dr. Susan Leitner (Miami Beach)
Dr. Leitner is the most popular practitioner of the burgeoning Pediatric Associates chain (21 locations in South Florida). Friendly and approachable, Leitner is well know as a strong (occasionally intimidatingly so) breastfeeding supporter. The office is open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri for sick & well care and 6-9pm Mon-Thurs for sick care. 4308 Alton Road, 305-532-3378.
Miami Beach Pediatrics/Dr. Bruce Eisenberg (Miami Beach)
Miami Beach’s most famed holistic pediatrician, Dr. Eisenberg has crafted a niche among Mid-Beach residents. Eisenberg trained in and practiced traditional pediatric medicine for years, then decided to pursue a devleoping interest in homeopathy. He now blends the two at his busy office. Typically parents are offered traditional (antibiotics, medicines, etc) and homeopathic (dietary changes, herbal treatments, etc) approaches to child’s ailments. Warning – Eisenberg never rushes patients, so you’ll get lots of face time. But you’ll also get lots of waiting room time. 524 41 Street, 305-672-7337, miamibeachpediatrics.com.
Therapists
Nora Farinas, Massage Therapist
Nora Farinas, a licensed massage therapist for over 15 years, specializes in pre and post natal massage therapy promoting the health and well-being of mom and baby. The founder and former owner of Massage By Design now works out of her Coral Gables studio as well as private homes. Call 768-586-4573 for info and appointments.
Midwives
A Loving Start (Miami Beach)
Mary Harris, LM and CPM, works out of your home or a birthing center in Broward. Sweet and endless supportive, she’s a highly recommended choice for moms to be looking for an alternative to the traditional OB-GYM route for labor and delivery. 975 41 St, Miami Beach; 305-215-8763
Baby Proofers/Car Seat
Safer Kids & Homes
Founder Patti Laird has created a mini South Florida baby-proofing empire. She first schedules a home safety audit (around $40), during which she walks parents through safety concerns & options room-by-room. Parents then receive a very detailed follow-up assessment listing every possible safety measure. Order directly from Safer Kids & Homes and they install or order online (from them or others) & do it yourself. We suggest a combination of the two – use SKH for the big items (securing major furniture to walls) and do the smaller things (covering outlets) yourself.
Miami Beach Police Department
The best (and only 1 of 2) car seat installers we’ve found in Miami or Miami Beach. Email officer Julio Blanco to set up an appt, meet him at the police station on 11 & Washington and you’ll leave 20-30 minutes later a happy parent. Blanco is thorough, meticulous and very determined to make your car seat as safe as possible.
