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Clarimar (Borrero) Borrero-Mejias, MD, Child Neurology, Saint Petersburg, FL

Clarimar(Borrero)Borrero-MejiasMD(She/Her)

Child Neurology • Saint Petersburg, FL

Director, Child Neurology Residency Program, Child Neurology Rotation, and Child Neurology Clerkship Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Collaborative Associate Professor Department of Neurology and Pediatrics University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

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  • Office

    501 6th Ave S
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
    Phone+1 727-767-8181

Summary

  • Dr. Clarimar Borrero-Mejias, MD is a board-certified Pediatric Neurologist. She is a passionate educator and mentor to multiple medical students, residents, and fellows.

    In leadership, Dr. Borrero-Mejias stands out for occupying positions as Co-Chair of the DEI Taskforce of the American Headache Society, Member of the Clinical Child Neurology Certification Committee of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Member of the Scientific Committee of the Child Neurology Society, and Member of the EDI Joint Coordinating Council of the American Academy of Neurology, among other leadership positions within local, regional, and national professional organizations.

    Dr. Borrero-Mejias’ vision is to promote equity by eliminating disparities in all areas that intersect with healthcare. This vision influences her academic and leadership interests. Through multi-faceted social and professional collaborations, her goal is to continue improving upon delivering excellent care to patients, families, and communities.

    Dr. Borrero-Mejias earned her medical degree at the Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. She completed pediatric residency training at the University of Puerto Rico’s Medical Science Center, and she completed pediatric neurology subspecialty training at the Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

    Dr. Borrero-Mejias practices general pediatric neurology with a clinical and research focus in pediatric headache, epilepsy, and tic disorders. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, connecting with friends, and re-fueling her spirit through meditation, worship, and prayer.

Education & Training

  • Phoenix Children's Hospital
    Phoenix Children's HospitalFellowship, Child Neurology, 2011 - 2013
  • Phoenix Children's Hospital
    Phoenix Children's HospitalFellowship, Child Neurology, 2010 - 2011
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoResidency, Pediatrics, 2007 - 2009
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoResidency, Pediatrics, 2006 - 2009
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoInternship, Pediatric Internship, 2006 - 2007
  • Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
    Universidad Central del Caribe School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineBS, General Science, 1997 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2013 - 2022
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2009 - 2010
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Consortium of Neurology Residents and Fellows Scholarship American Academy of Neurology Meeting, 2012
  • 1st Place for Best Presentation Arizona Neurological Society Meeting, 2011
  • Platform Presentation Scholarship Child Neurology Society Meeting, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Anosmia
    Borrero-Mejias C., Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Childrens Hospital, Barrow Neurological Institute Pediatric Grand Rounds, 1/28/2013
  • Cortical Development and Epileptogenesis
    Borrero-Mejias C, Barrow Neurological Institute Grand Rounds, Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Childrens Hospital, 1/26/2013
  • Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antibody Encephalitis: A Case Series of Pediatric Patients
    Borrero-Mejias C, Bodensteiner JB, Arizona Neurological Society Meeting, Child Neurology Society Meeting, 64th American Academy of Neurology Meeting, Multiple locations, 2011, 1/21/2012
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Press Mentions

  • Most Influential Women: Reena Rastogi, MD, Phoenix Children’s Hospital
    Most Influential Women: Reena Rastogi, MD, Phoenix Children’s HospitalAugust 1st, 2022
  • Bringing Focus to the Issue: Dr. Elizabeth Loder on Gender in Medicine
    Bringing Focus to the Issue: Dr. Elizabeth Loder on Gender in MedicineOctober 15th, 2019

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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