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Office
3100 SW 62 Avenue, ACB #3109
3100 SW 62nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33155Phone+1 305-662-8386Fax+1 305-663-8490- Is this information wrong?
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 WashingtonFellowship, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 2010 - 2011
- University of Utah HealthResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2004 - 2010
- University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2012 - 2025
- VA State Medical License 2012 - 2014
- OH State Medical License 2011 - 2012
- UT State Medical License 2005 - 2012
- WA State Medical License 2010 - 2012
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- In Reply: Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines for Patients With Chiari Malformation: Surgical Interventions.David F Bauer, Jogi V Pattisapu, Laurie L Ackerman, Libby Kosnik Infinger, Eric M Jackson, Sarah Jernigan, Cormac O Maher, Toba Niazi, Rabia Qaiser, Carolyn Quinsey, J...> ;Neurosurgery. 2024 Feb 1
- Epidemiology of pediatric sports-related concussions presenting to the emergency room over the last decade in the United States.Victor M Lu, Toba N Niazi> ;Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 2023 Dec 1
- Awake Craniotomy in Pediatric Patients: A Meta-analysis of Operative Outcomes.Victor M Lu, Krisna Maddy, Toba N Niazi> ;World Neurosurgery. 2024 Jan 1
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Journal Articles
- Surgical Treatment of Intramedullary Spinal Metastasis in Medulloblastoma: Case Report and Review of LiteratureIahn Cajigas, Toba Niazi, John Ragheb, World Neurosurgery
Press Mentions
- 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 CancerAugust 23rd, 2017
- iMRI Technology Helps Remove Brain Tumors in KidsMay 30th, 2017
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Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
Hospital Affiliations
- Nicklaus Children's HospitalMiami, Florida
- Jackson Health SystemMiami, Florida
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