Physician Associates & Nurse Practitioners at Children’s Skin Center
Meet Sofia de la Camara, FNP-BC
Sofia de la Camara, FNP-BC, is a board certified and state licensed nurse practitioner. Sofia recieved her Bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Miami and went on to working as a registered nurse at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. After some time as a pediatric nurse she decided to pursue her Masters degree once again at the University of Miami where she graduated with top honers. Sofia has been training and working closely with Dr. Duarte since beginning of 2019.
Meet Sarah Naviwala, PA-C
Sarah Naviwala earned her master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Nova Southeastern University in 2010 and has been a part of the Children’s Skin Center medical team since then. Under the direction and training of Dr. Duarte, Sarah’s had the opportunity to become specialized in the field of pediatric dermatology. Professionally, gaining dermatological knowledge based on adult and pediatric medicine has been very fulfilling and personally satisfying to work with those she considers family.
A native of the Chicago area, Sarah is married with two children. She loves to spend time with family, keep up with fashion trends, and create arts and craft projects with her daughter.
Meet Ledy Ochoa, PA-C
Ledy Ochoa earned her master’s degree in 2013 from Keiser University. In 2013, she became a licensed physician assistant having been elected by her classmates as the most dependable and dedicated for her class, as well as the most compassionate with patients. Ledy has brought these qualities to the Children’s Skin Center. Her compassionate bedside manner and friendly disposition put her patients at ease as she provides them with excellent dermatology care. Ledy’s passion for pediatric dermatology and love of her patients is evident every day.
Originally from Colombia, Ledy is fluent in Spanish., and she loves working with children and families every day. Ledy is a member of the Society of Dermatology for Physician Assistants (SDPA) and is actively pursuing continuing education courses to continue growing and learning in the field.
During her free time, Ledy loves to travel and try different types of food. She also enjoys practicing Tae Kwon Do once a week, as she has for the past 20 years.
Meet Karina Torres, APRN
***Coming August 2024***
Karina Torres earned her bachelor's degree from Florida International University in 2005. She then went on to care for children with cancer and blood disorders as a Registered Nurse at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. She further specialized in the care of children and young adults undergoing bone marrow transplants, and was responsible for the training of dozens of nurses while in this role.
In 2017, Karina earned her Master’s degree from Barry University. As a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, she has focused on the care of children and adults with acute, as well as chronic, conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. She is committed to always putting the patient first and strives to provide excellent care by staying current within the field of dermatology. She is an active member of the Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners.
On her spare time, Karina enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters, reading, and cooking. She also enjoys spinning and loves hosting dinner parties with friends and family in her home.
