About
Philip D. Floyd, MD, FAAP trained at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed his pediatric residency at Miami Children's Hospital, now Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Before that, he earned his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar, graduating with distinction. He entered private practice in 2001 and founded Sunset Pediatrics in 2008. His clinical focus includes early disease detection, complicated diagnoses, and the treatment of complex pediatric conditions. Patients travel from across the country and internationally to see him.
Dr. Floyd serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and as a Clinical Preceptor at NOVA Southeastern University College of Healthcare Sciences. He also holds a Volunteer Clinical Faculty position at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. He chairs the Board of Trustees at Westminster Christian School in Miami and sits on the Pediatric/Child Health Committee at South Miami Hospital. He earns the Patient Choice Award and Most Compassionate Physician award annually and appears regularly on television to discuss pediatric health topics. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and earns consistent recognition as one of Florida's Super Doctors. Outside the office, Dr. Floyd enjoys gardening, skiing, boating, and travel with his wife Debbie and their three children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Morehead Scholar, graduated with distinction
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine
Residency
Pediatrics, Miami Children's Hospital (now Nicklaus Children's Hospital)
Additional Training
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine; Clinical Preceptor, NOVA Southeastern University College of Healthcare Sciences; Volunteer Clinical Faculty, Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Floyd right for?
Dr. Floyd is an excellent fit for families navigating complex or hard-to-diagnose pediatric conditions. Children with PANDAS, developmental delay, mood disorders, or other complicated presentations benefit from his clinical focus on early detection. Families who want a physician with deep academic and clinical experience will find his background compelling. He also sees patients traveling from outside Florida and internationally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Floyd focuses on early disease detection, complicated diagnoses, and complex pediatric conditions. He has particular experience with conditions such as PANDAS, developmental delay, and mood disorders. Families with children who have challenging or unresolved medical questions frequently seek him out.
Yes. Dr. Floyd holds fellowship status with the American Academy of Pediatrics, designating him as an FAAP. He earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Miami Children's Hospital, now Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
Dr. Floyd studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar before attending Baylor College of Medicine for medical school. He then completed his pediatric residency at Miami Children's Hospital, now Nicklaus Children's Hospital, in Miami.
Yes. Dr. Floyd serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. He also works as a Clinical Preceptor at NOVA Southeastern University College of Healthcare Sciences and holds a Volunteer Clinical Faculty position at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Floyd sees patients from across the country as well as international families. His focus on complex and difficult-to-diagnose pediatric conditions draws families who have not found answers elsewhere.
Dr. Floyd earns the Patient Choice Award and the Most Compassionate Physician award on an annual basis. He also holds consistent recognition as one of Florida's Super Doctors. He appears regularly on television to speak on pediatric health topics.
Yes. Dr. Floyd chairs the Board of Trustees at Westminster Christian School in Miami. He also sits on the Pediatric/Child Health Committee at South Miami Hospital, and the practice holds staff privileges at several major area hospitals.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026