Michael W McDermott, MD

Our pediatric cardiology specialists offer children comprehensive cardiac care for congenital (present at birth) and acquired (developed later) heart conditions. Ours is the only program in South Florida affiliated with an academic medical center. This means children with heart conditions have access to cutting-edge medical science, including clinical trials, the latest technology, and up-to-the-minute research.

Samer D. Tabbal, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist and director of the movement disorders program at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. He specializes in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, botulinum toxin (Botox) injections and deep brain stimulation programming for Parkinson’s disease, tremor and dystonia. Prior to joining Baptist Health, Dr. Tabbal was the professor of neurology and attending neurologist at Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, Penn. During his career, he held the position of director of the Deep Brain Stimulation Program for Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders at Washington University in St. Louis for 10 years and developed a movement disorder center at his alma mater, the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. Dr. Tabbal earned his medical degree at American University of Beirut. He completed his neurology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock and a two-year fellowship in movement disorders at Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City. Widely published in peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Tabbal’s research focuses on the mechanisms of action of deep brain stimulation and its effects on brain imaging, movement control, cognition and mood. Dr. Tabbal is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a member of several other professional organizations. Dr. Tabbal’s clinical philosophy is to treat patients as if they were family by providing compassionate, personalized care to enhance their well-being. Dr. Tabbal is fluent in English and Arabic. When he is not researching, educating or treating patients, he enjoys spending time with family as well as hiking, biking, cultural travel, philosophical discussions, watching soccer, scuba diving and exploring marine animals.

Luis Compres-Brugal, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist and director of the neuroimmunology/multiple sclerosis program at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute. He specializes in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunological conditions. Dr. Compres-Brugal earned his medical degree with honors from the Universidad Iberoamericana School of Medicine in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He served as chief resident during his adult neurology residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology at the University of South Florida, supported by the National MS Society. During his fellowship, he served as sub-investigator in numerous clinical trials aimed at advancing the field of multiple sclerosis and neuroinflammatory conditions. Recognizing the significant impact these conditions have on a patient’s life, Dr. Compres-Brugal is passionate and committed to providing an evidence-based, multidisciplinary approach that addresses each patient’s unique needs. He takes the time to listen to his patients, and he collaborates with other medical specialties to provide comprehensive care. Dr. Compres-Brugal is fluent in English and Spanish. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, watching baseball, going to the beach, and participating in water sports, such as kitesurfing.