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Toba Niazi, MD, Neurosurgery, Miami, FL, Nicklaus Children's Hospital

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Neurosurgery Miami, FL

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery and Pediatrics

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  • Office

    3100 SW 62 Avenue, ACB #3109
    3100 SW 62nd Avenue
    Miami, FL 33155
    Phone+1 305-662-8386
    Fax+1 305-663-8490
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Summary

  • Dr. Niazi is an attending Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Miami Children’s Hospital. She is also on staff as Affiliate Faculty with the University of Miami/Miller School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurological Surgery and Pediatrics. Dr. Niazi obtained her medical degree from the University of Maryland and completed her residency training in neurological surgery at the University of Utah. She then went on to complete her Fellowship in Pediatric Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Medical Center. During her time in training, she focused on translational research in a transgenic mouse model with medulloblastoma. This work led her to earn the prestigious Kenneth Shulman Award through the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). After training, Dr. Niazi joined Miami Children’s Hospital in January of 2013. Her areas of interest include treating children with brain and spinal cord tumors and children with complex congenital or traumatic spinal disorders. Some of her goals while at Miami Children’s Hospital include further developing the Neuro-Oncology program, becoming involved in clinical trials through the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), and working towards building a comprehensive spine clinic.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2010 - 2011
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2004 - 2010
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2011 - 2012
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2005 - 2012
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2010 - 2012
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Surgical Treatment of Intramedullary Spinal Metastasis in Medulloblastoma: Case Report and Review of Literature  
    Iahn Cajigas, Toba Niazi, John Ragheb, World Neurosurgery

Press Mentions

  • 22-Year-Old Survives Rare 'Internal Decapitation' Injury from Crash. He Previously Beat Brain Cancer
    22-Year-Old Survives Rare 'Internal Decapitation' Injury from Crash. He Previously Beat Brain CancerAugust 3rd, 2018
  • YOUR HEALTH: A New MRI to Detect Brain Cancer
    YOUR HEALTH: A New MRI to Detect Brain CancerAugust 23rd, 2017
  • iMRI Technology Helps Remove Brain Tumors in Kids
    iMRI Technology Helps Remove Brain Tumors in KidsMay 30th, 2017
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