Ana Maria Diaz, APRN

Ana Diaz is a pediatric nurse practitioner and serves as supervisor of the Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) within the Division of Neurosurgery, part of the Nicklaus Children’s Neuroscience Institute. She completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. Ms. Diaz then pursued a master’s degree in nursing within the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program at Florida International University in Miami. Her clinical interests encompass all pediatric neurosurgical diseases, including brain tumors, spasticity and hydrocephalus. 

Ms. Diaz is a member of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, Advanced Practice Council and APP Advisory Council.  

Ms. Diaz is employed by  Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the multi-specialty group practice of  Nicklaus Children’s Health System.

The Nicklaus Children's Neuroscience Institute is dedicated solely to the care of the developing brain and spine. With five marquis specialty centers and over a dozen multidisciplinary specialty programs focused on the treatment of complex neurological conditions, the Neuroscience Institute receives referrals of children and young adults from throughout the U.S. and around the world, offering hope and healing to children faced with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, epileptology, neuro radiology, neuro critical care, genetics and much more, balance safety and efficacy to achieve the best possible outcomes and ensure no child needs to leave South Florida for quality pediatric care.