Dr. Cristina Pelaez-velez M.D.
Pediatrician
2 Tampa General Cir Stc 5th Floor Tampa FL, 33606About
Dr. Cristina Pelaez-velez is a pediatrician practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Pelaez-velez is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Pelaez-velez diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Pelaez-velez can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Instituto De Ciencias De La Salud 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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