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Cristel Escalona, MD, Pediatrics, Edinburg, TX

CristelEscalonaMD

Pediatrics Edinburg, TX

Hospitalist

Physician

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  • Office

    1201 W University Drive
    EMEBL - 1.118 C
    Edinburg, TX 78539

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Pediatrics, 2004 - 2007
  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2004
  • University of Texas Pan American
    University of Texas Pan AmericanB.S., Chemistry, 1995 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2007 - 2026
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Arild E. Hansen Award for Outstanding Research 2007
  • United Latin American Medical Student Association Special Recognition 2002
  • Practice of Medicine Department – Outstanding Ethical Case Presentation University of Texas Medical Branch, 2001
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Press Mentions

  • As Vaccine Trials with Children Show Promise, the RGV Preps for Rollout
    As Vaccine Trials with Children Show Promise, the RGV Preps for RolloutApril 3rd, 2021