Meet the Team

Dr. Adriana Amelinckx, MD

Dr. Amelinckx earned her medical degree from the University of Los Andes in Merida, Venezuela. She then completed her research fellowship at the University of Miami and residency in pediatrics at Holtz Children’s Hospital. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Dr. Amelinckx has been working with children in both urgent and primary care for over 10 years. She is the mother of two young children and loves outdoor activities. Dr. Amelinckx’s clinical interests are ADHD, asthma, eczema, newborn care and adolescent medicine. With Dr. Amelinckx patients and families always feel treated as they are part of her extended family.

Dr. Lina Latorre-Maichel, MD

Dr. Latorre-Maichel earned her medical degree from La Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Columbia. She worked in Neonatology research at the University of Miami and Holtz Children’s Hospital. She worked for 2 years in Jackson Memorial Hospital and Holtz Children’s Hospital as the House Physician for Transplant Surgery for both adults and children. Later, she successfully completed her Residency in Pediatrics at the University of Miami. Dr. Latorre-Maichel has over 10 years of experience in working with children in Primary and Urgent Care. She has special interest in Development and Behavior, Newborn Care, Asthma and Adolescent Medicine. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. She is married and has 3 beautiful young children. She enjoys traveling with her family.

Maggy Polier, Owner

Maggy acquired ECC Pediatrics from Dr. Antonieta Schettino upon her retirement in 2021. Since acquiring ECC, Maggy has rebranded ECC, added new services and hopes to continue to grow the practice, all while continuing to provide the same excellent care that our patients and families have always experienced. Maggy is a mother of 4 wonderful children. You can catch her at the office almost all days, always available and ready to help you and your family.

Veronica A. Quintanar, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Born in El Salvador and raised in Miami, Veronica brings a wealth of experience to her role, having honed her skills in Pediatric Intensive Care and Urgent Care at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for over 15 years. Alongside her practitioner role, she also serves as a Clinical Professor at West Coast University, where she guides the next generation of nurses. Passionate about her profession, Veronica prioritizes evidence-based care and community education, focusing on the needs of her patients.

Yarelis Alicea, PPCBC-NP, APRN, MSN, CPEN

Lisett Arce, MA

Lisett has been part of our practice for over 11 years. She is a certified Medical Assistant (MA). As our Lead MA, she provides administrative and clinical support to our providers. She is the mother of two and enjoys spending her free time with family and friends. Lisset’s top priority is the patient needs and to provide top quality patient care.

Nuria Valdes, MA

Nuria has been part of ECC for over 5 years. She is a certified Medical Assistant (MA). As one of our MA’s, she provides administrative and clinical support to our providers. She is the mother of a beautiful young girl. She enjoys sharing her free time with her mother and her daughter. You can find Nuria in our patient rooms and lab providing top quality care.

Adrianna Sosa, Admin

Adrianna, hailing from Miami and deeply invested in her studies in Rehabilitation and Recreational Therapy at Florida International University, plays a vital role in ECC as an administrator. She leverages her position to gain practical experience, aiming for excellence in her future medical career. In addition to her professional endeavors, Adrianna cherishes her time with family and friends, nurturing meaningful relationships that balance her busy schedule.