Meet Our Providers

All our professionals maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the medical field. Read on to learn more about our provider's experience and training.

Michael Morrison, M.D., F.A.A.P. Co-Founder of West Broward Pediatrics - September 1988

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In September 1988 Dr. Mark Tafeen and I opened West Broward Pediatrics having both practiced together elsewhere for five years. A few years later we opened our second office in Weston. Since that time I have enjoyed seeing my family grow – my three now grown children and five grandchildren, as well as my professional families, now into a second generation. I think it is a testament to our small practice personal care that our former patients return with their children, as well as a large number of our new patients being referred by existing families. I also give credit for our success to our dedicated staff, several who have worked with us for 25 to 40 years.

Alicia B. Salland, M.D., F.A.A.P.

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Dr. Salland is originally from Long Island, New York. She moved to Florida in 1996 after completing her pediatric residency. She has been in private practice for twenty-six years. She is a single parent with one son who recently graduated college. She enjoys spending her time with family and friends. Dr. Salland is a devoted animal advocate, who volunteers at various animal rescue centers, and plans to combine her love of animals with her love of children by making her Great Dane a hospital therapy dog.

Dr. Salland prides herself on the bond she forms with her patients and their families. She feels it's a privilege to be a part of their life from birth to college graduation and beyond. Having been diagnosed with Lupus, Dr. Salland has a special interest in nutrition, vegan diets and autoimmune disorders.

Paola E. Paré, D.O., F.A.A.P.

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Dr. Paré was born in Brooklyn, NY from Salvadoran parents. In 1995 she moved with her family to South Florida where they continue to reside. Dr. Paré completed her pediatric residency in 2020. She then worked in Santa Ana, California at a medically underserved clinic prior to relocating back to South Florida.

After attending a medical mission in Honduras Dr. Paré so enjoyed her experience working with children that she decided to pursue pediatrics. She enjoys volunteering and serving others in every capacity. Dr. Paré is also passionate about advocacy and global health and aspires to bring this to her work daily. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, being outdoors and spending time with her nieces and nephew. It is the greatest privilege to be a part of a child’s life as they grow into early adulthood and she deeply values the relationships with her patients and families.

“Do ordinary things with extraordinary love.” -Mother Teresa

Brenda A. Austin, A.P.R.N.

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Brenda is married with two adult children. She enjoys horseback riding, and volunteering in animal rescue.

Amber M. Badal, A.P.R.N

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Amber joined West Broward Pediatrics in 2017. She is married with three children. In her free time, Amber enjoys spending time with her family outdoors.

Pediatrics is Amber's passion. She loves connecting with her patients. She spent several years working with children on ventilators and in 2015 she began volunteering at Spring Break VACC Camp for children needing breathing support to help them safely enjoy activities such as swimming, sailing, and going to the beach.

Kelly A. Stars, A.P.R.N.

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Kelly is a Florida native. She and her husband Nick welcomed a beautiful baby girl to their family in 2020. Kelly enjoys working out, spending time with family and friends, and making sure her baby girl looks stylish!

Kelly has over 13 years of experience in pediatrics and pediatric critical care. Her professional background includes pediatric primary care, pediatric acute care and pediatric hematology/oncology. Kelly also teaches in the Nurse Practitioner Program at Walden University. She enjoys staying up to date on new research in pediatrics and has a special interest in rare pediatric genetic disorders, pediatric oncology, obesity, and nutrition.

In Memoriam
Mark Tafeen, M.D.
1944 - 2020