Dr. Philip D. Floyd, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
7300 SW 62nd Pl PH-WEST South Miami FL, 33143About
Philip Floyd, MD is a pediatrician practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Floyd is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Floyd diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Floyd can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of North Carolina Bachelor Degree 0
Baylor College of Medicine medical degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Characterization of peptides from Aplysia using microbore liquid chromatography with matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry guided purification.
- Insulin prohormone processing, distribution, and relation to metabolism in Aplysia californica.
- The Aplysia mytilus inhibitory peptide-related peptides: identification, cloning, processing, distribution, and action.
- A microcoil NMR probe for coupling microscale HPLC with on-line NMR spectroscopy.
- Cerebrin prohormone processing, distribution and action in Aplysia californica.
- Immunohistochemical analysis of cells attached to teflon membranes following guided tissue regeneration.
- Analytical characterization of an orally-delivered peptide pharmaceutical product.
- Clinical guide to periodontology: reconstructive periodontal treatment.
- Clinical guide to periodontology: part 3. Multidisciplinary integrated treatment.
- Practical Estimation of Amorphous Solubility Enhancement Using Thermoanalytical Data: Determination of the Amorphous/Crystalline Solubility Ratio for Pure Indomethacin and Felodipine.
- The amorphous state: first-principles derivation of the Gordon-Taylor equation for direct prediction of the glass transition temperature of mixtures; estimation of the crossover temperature of fragile glass formers; physical basis of the "Rule of 2/3
- Prevalence of juvenile periodontitis in schoolchildren in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Immunohistochemical analysis of tissues regenerated from within periodontal defects treated with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membranes.
- Periodontology: a clinical approach. 7. Integrated treatment planning.
- Periodontology: a clinical approach. 1. Periodontal examination and screening.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine -
- Clinical Preceptor NOVA Southeastern University College of Healthcare Sciences -
- Volunteer Clinical Faculty member and Clinical Preceptor Nicklaus Children’s Hospital -
- Medical Consultant Miami-Dade County Public Schools -
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics - Fellow
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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Philip D. Floyd, who serves patients in South Miami, Florida.
Desiring to create a unique pediatric care environment, Dr. Floyd founded Sunset Pediatrics in 2008. Specializing in early disease detection, expertise in complicated diagnoses, and the treatment of complex pediatric conditions, he has patients that travel from both near and far to see him.
Sunset Pediatrics in South Miami, Florida is a concierge-model practice where patient care, personal relationships, access to care, and attention to detail are the hallmarks. The practice focuses on every aspect of childhood and adolescent growth and development –including wellness, social and educational needs, adolescent concerns, and children with complex medical/developmental conditions.
Among his other clinical and academic appointments, Dr. Floyd is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, a Clinical Preceptor at NOVA Southeastern University College of Healthcare Sciences, a Volunteer Clinical Faculty member and Clinical Preceptor at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and the Medical Consultant for the Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Completing his undergraduate education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Floyd was a Morehead Scholar and graduated with distinction. He returned to his hometown, attending Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He then completed his residency at Miami Children’s Hospital (now known as Nicklaus Children’s).
A Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), he is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
In his professional experience, Dr. Floyd serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. Philip’s Episcopal School, as a member of the Board of Trustees of Westminster Christian School, and as a member of the Pediatric/Child Health Committee at South Miami Hospital. He makes regular television appearances, speaking on a variety of pediatric topics, and is also a speaker to many local church and civic groups.
In the state of Florida, he is affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Miami.
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends individuals be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.
On a more personal note, Dr. Floyd’s greatest passions are his faith and his family. He attends Christ Fellowship Church in Palmetto Bay where he and his family are involved in several church ministries. He is married to Debbie Gerspacher Floyd, a Coral Gables native. They have three children with whom they love to explore the world and experience life to the fullest.
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