About
Brianna Varas, MD grew up in Miami after being born in North Carolina, and the city has shaped both her education and her career. She earned her undergraduate degree Cum Laude from the University of Miami, then completed medical school at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. Her path to medicine included working for her father, the Director of Transplant Pathology at Jackson Memorial Hospital, an experience that deepened her commitment to the field. She trained in pediatrics at Miami Children's Hospital, now Nicklaus Children's Hospital, where her peers elected her Class Representative all three years of residency.
Dr. Varas joined Sunset Pediatrics directly after residency. Her primary clinical interests include childhood development, nutrition, early intervention, and anticipatory guidance. She works to ease parental anxiety by treating families as a whole, not just addressing the child's immediate medical needs. During medical school, she began traveling to Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, and Haiti for medical mission work and remains actively involved today. She is married to Manny Varas and is the mother of two sons, Angelo and Nicolas.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Miami, Bachelor of Science, graduated Cum Laude
Medical School
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Residency
Residency in Pediatrics, Miami Children's Hospital (now Nicklaus Children's Hospital)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Varas right for?
Dr. Varas is a strong fit for families who want a pediatrician deeply invested in childhood development and nutrition. Parents navigating early intervention concerns or developmental questions benefit from her focused clinical approach. She treats the family as a whole, making her especially effective for parents who carry anxiety about their child's health. Families seeking a physician with international medical experience and a community-minded perspective will find her practice deeply rewarding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Varas focuses on childhood development, nutrition, early intervention, and anticipatory guidance. She takes a family-centered approach, addressing parental concerns alongside each child's medical needs. Her training at Nicklaus Children's Hospital gave her a strong foundation in pediatric care across a wide range of conditions.
Dr. Varas completed medical school at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. She then trained in pediatrics at Miami Children's Hospital, now known as Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Her peers elected her Class Representative during all three years of her residency.
Dr. Varas joined Sunset Pediatrics directly after residency and has built her patient panel at the practice. Prospective families can contact Sunset Pediatrics directly to ask about availability.
Dr. Varas sees children across all age ranges, from newborns through adolescents. She has particular interest in developmental concerns, nutrition, and early intervention. She also works closely with parents to provide anticipatory guidance at each stage of a child's growth.
Yes, Dr. Varas actively participates in medical mission work. She travels to Guatemala, Peru, Ecuador, and Haiti to provide care. She began this work during medical school and remains involved today.
Dr. Varas treats the family as a whole, not just the child presenting with a concern. She views addressing parental anxiety as an important part of each visit. This approach helps families feel informed and supported throughout their child's care.
Dr. Varas was born in North Carolina and grew up in Miami. She completed both her undergraduate and medical education at the University of Miami. She earned her bachelor's degree Cum Laude before going on to medical school at the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026