About NESCA Miami/Coral Gables

As a bilingual pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Hernandez Medellin conducts comprehensive and culturally sensitive neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological assessments, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, and effective care plans, providing appropriate recommendations for the client’s school, home, and the community. She specializes in the identification and assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, developmental and learning disorders, and their co-occurrence with anxiety and mood disorders. She also works with children and young adults with acquired brain injuries, epilepsy, brain tumors, strokes, general medical conditions, and genetic disorders affecting the nervous system. She is a native Spanish-speaker, passionate about serving the eclectic and vibrant South Florida community, as well as international patients looking for high-quality and compassionate care.

Isabella is a fourth-year doctoral student pursuing a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology at Carlos Albizu University, with a specialization in Neuropsychology. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, where she double majored in Psychology and Family and Child Sciences. She has completed two externship rotations focused on pediatric neuropsychology, gaining experience in the assessment of children and adolescents with a range of neurodevelopmental and medical conditions. Her clinical experience includes working with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as pediatric neurological and medical conditions, including epilepsy, cancer, and genetic disorders.