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Cristina Pelaez-Velez, MD, Pediatrics, Houston, TX

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Pediatrics • Houston, TX

Assistant Professor / General Pediatrics Texas Children Pediatrics

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  • Office

    1455 Wirt Rd
    Houston, TX 77055
    Phone+1 713-468-4071
    Fax+1 713-468-7354

Summary

  • Dr. Cristina Pelaez-Velez is a pediatrician in Houston, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Tampa General Hospital, and Texas Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from Institute of Health Sciences Medellin Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice 19 years. She is experienced in patient-centered care and quality of health care.

Education & Training

  • University of South Florida Morsani
    University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2005
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
  • Institute of Health Sciences Medellin Faculty of Medicine
    Institute of Health Sciences Medellin Faculty of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2023
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Dr. Cristina Pelaez-Velez, Dr. Cristina Pelaez-Velez, MD, Dr. C Pelaez-Velez