Welcome to Children's Physicians 

with locations in
Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Palm City, FL

At Children's Physicians, our skilled team of pediatricians and nurse practitioners provides comprehensive medical care to infants, children and adolescents. We are located in Palm Beach County and Martin County. Our courteous and knowledgeable staff works hard to ensure that every visit that you make to our office is a positive and pleasant experience.

Whether it is your child’s first visit to our office, a sick/fever visit, in need of a immunization, or a routine well-child checkup, we strive to make sure that you and your child are always comfortable and informed. We take the time to talk with parents to help you understand your child’s needs and we equip you with the knowledge necessary for promoting a lifetime of optimal health and wellness.

To help you get acquainted with our practice, we have provided you with important information on our website. Please browse these pages to learn more about our team of skilled physicians and nurse practitioners, the services we provide like school and sports physicals , office details, new patient forms, and commonly asked questions.

Our pediatricians and nurse practitioners believe exceptional care is obtained when there is an on-going relationship between the doctor and patient. We want to be lifelong partners in your child’s health. We achieve this goal by listening to your questions and concerns and educating you on how to promote a healthy lifestyle for your entire family.

When you choose Children's Physicians, you can feel confident that you are teaming with knowledgeable and compassionate physicians who have dedicated their careers to promoting the overall health of children. Please do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions or concerns. Our team at Children's Physicians looks forward to meeting you and your family.

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Meet Our Providers

Learn Who We Are

  • Lynda Bideau
    M.D.

    Dr. Lynda Bideau has been practicing at Children's Physicians since 1989. She graduated from The Medical College of Pennsylvania and did her residency at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to receiving first place for the Palm Beach Post's Best of Palm Beach County Pediatrician in 2019, 2021 and 2022, she was named a Top Doc in the Jupiter Magazine 2020 and 2021. She is the mother of two adult children, Jacki and Matt, and has five grandchildren. Her husband, Mark, is an attorney in West Palm Beach. Besides her work, she enjoys spending time watching her favorite teams, the Miami Heat, the Dolphins, and the Marlins.

  • Luis Pineiro
    M.D.

    Dr. Luis Pineiro has been practicing pediatrics and adolescent medicine for over 20 years in beautiful south Florida and all of his years in practice have been with Children’s Physicians. He spent 3 years completing his pediatrics residency at Akron Children’s Hospital in Northeast Ohio after finishing his clinical externship rotations in Miami, FL. The next 2 years were spent at the University of Maryland where he did a fellowship in adolescent medicine and worked as an assistant professor of pediatrics. In 1993, he and his spouse moved to Palm Beach Gardens and started a family.

  • Alexandria Niewiadomski-Ayala
    M.D.

    Dr. Alexandria Niewiadomski-Ayala was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She completed her medical school training at Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico and did her pediatric residency training at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. She is a board-certified pediatrician and has been practicing at Children’s Physicians since 2002. She is currently married to Dr. Ricardo Ayala and has two daughters, Natalia and Tatiana, and a dog named Banjo.

    She enjoys spending time with her family, cruising on their boat, and practicing yoga.

    She is fluent in Spanish and English. Hablo Espanol.

  • Shirley Stickle
    M.D., MPH, FAAP

    Dr. Shirley Stickle is originally from Boston, MA but traded in the ski slopes and traffic jams for sunnier skies and scuba diving. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, She attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her pediatric training at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, TX. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics for the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, serving as a teacher and mentor for medical students.  Also, she currently serves on the Medical Operation Committee of the Palm Beach Children's Hospital since August 2019.

    Her interests include combatting childhood obesity, adopting healthy lifestyles and developing innovative ways to get her children to eat vegetables.

    She spends time with her three children, Colette, Corinne & Camille, and her husband, Robert, a radiologist. In her free time, her interests include cheering for her children's soccer and swim teams,  running, swimming, traveling and anything Disney.

    She is bilingual in English and Cantonese (Chinese). 我说中文.

  • Gay Alford Nunley
    M.D.

    Dr. Gay Alford Nunley has been practicing in pediatrics since 1998 and joined Children's Physicians in 2006. She grew up and attended college in California. She graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and did her residency training at the University of Connecticut, Connecticut Children's Medical Center. She has two sons and the family enjoys swimming, fishing and snow skiing. Dr. Nunley is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

  • Micael St. Louis,
    A.P.R.N., D.N.P.

    Micael St. Louis has a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and is nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been actively providing direct patient care as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with Children’s Physicians since 2013. She received her Master's Degree in Science from Florida Atlantic University and graduated with honors with her doctorate. Micael is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and volunteers in her community. She resides in Port St Lucie with her husband, who is a local Civil Engineer, and their two sons. Micael is caring, compassionate, and committed to the wellness of your children.

  • Lauren Badach
    A.P.R.N.

    Lauren joined Children's Physicians in 2013 after graduating from FAU. She's a certified family nurse practitioner, and a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health nurse practitioner. Her interests include child & adolescent mental health disorders. In her free time she enjoys boating, FSU football, and spending time with her husband, son Ty, & their 2 dogs. 

  • Cristin Brennen
    A.P.R.N.

    Cristin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who grew up in Vero Beach, Florida. She graduated with her BSHS from the University of South Florida, BSN from the University of Miami, and MSN from Nova Southeastern University. She joins our practice with over four years of pediatric experience at Palm Beach Children’s Hospital.

    In her free time, she likes spending time with her family, traveling and being physically active. She is married to her high school sweetheart, a Project Manager for a local construction company. They have one son and two dogs together. Cristin enjoys providing family-centered care to her patients and their families.

  • Tracy Lockett
    A.P.R.N.

    Tracy Lockett, ARNP, has her Master's Degree from Indiana University School of Nursing. She has over twenty years of experience in Pediatrics. She joined Children's Physicians in 2005 and works primarily in the Palm City office. She has been married for 14 years to her husband, Del, and they have four amazing young boys. In her spare time, she enjoys boating, fishing and cooking.

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Palm Beach Gardens

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

8:30 am-12:00 pm

Gardens Office Only.

Sunday:

Closed

Jupiter

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Palm City

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Saturday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM 

Gardens Office Only

Urgent care only. Phones open at 8:30am for scheduling.
Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.