Pediatric Endocrinologist

Dr. Juan Mejia-Otero is a pediatric endocrinologist within the Division of Endocrinology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Libre, in Cali, Colombia. Dr. Mejia-Otero completed a residency in pediatrics at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. He then pursued a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, in Dallas. His clinical interests include puberty disorders, adrenal disorders and bone disease. 

Dr. Mejia-Otero is board certified in general pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and member of the Pediatric Endocrine Society and Endocrine Society. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and he has presented at medical conferences.   

Dr. Mejia-Otero is employed by  Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the physician-led multispecialty medical group practice of  Nicklaus Children’s Health System. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.