Dr. Cristine Sandra Velazco, MD is a pediatric general surgeon in Orlando, FL specializing in pediatric general surgery. She graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Cristine Sandra Velazco, MD is affiliated with Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children.
1720 S. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806
Skin Issues
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Dr. Cristine Sandra Velazco, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery - General Surgery American Board of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine
Residency: Mayo Clinic
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - General Surgery American Board of Surgery - Pediatric Surgery
Licensed In: Arizona
Dr. Cristine Sandra Velazco, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Cristine Sandra Velazco, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel Workers' Compensation, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Signature Administrators, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Prime Health, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), AvMed, Rockport Healthcare Group, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Veterans Administration, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Molina Healthcare, Coventry, Blue California, Accountable Health Plans PPO, Employers Health Network, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna Public & Labor, Cega Group Services International, Travel Insurance Services International, GMMI (fka Generali Health Services), Gold Kidney Health Plan, WellMed, Carelon Behavioral Health (fka Beacon Health Options), Aetna Whole Health, Simply Florida Healthy Kids, Centivo Health, Truli for Health, Heritage Summit Workers Compensation, Employer's Direct Healthcare, Imagine Health, Florida Health Care Plans, Walt Disney World Worker's Compensation, OccuNet (Orlando City/Global Sports), Orlando Health Network - Team Member Health Plan, Assured Assistance International, Simply Clear Health Alliance, SimPlan - Mutual of Omaha, Aetna Healthcare Exchange, Disney Allegiance - Cast Advantage, Global Excel Management, Aetna Commercial, ELAN Insurance Group, Aetna Better Health, MedCare/MedSave International and Ambetter from Sunshine Health Healthcare Exchange.
According to our sources, Dr. Cristine Sandra Velazco, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Cristine Sandra Velazco, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Cristine Sandra Velazco, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orlando, FL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cristine Sandra Velazco, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$3,165
Da Vinci Surgical System $3,165 |
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W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. |
$146
GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis $146 |
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Bolton Medical Inc |
$146
RELAY PLUS $146 |
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Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
$128
RIBFIX BLU ADVANTAGE $128 |
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Davol Inc. |
$124
Phasix Mesh $124 |
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Other |
$426
Supera peripheral stent system $123 |
V.A.C. VERAFLO $103 |
Cook Medical Self-Expanding Stent $94 |
AirSeal $93 |
Signia $13 |
Travel and Lodging | $1,605 |
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Food and Beverage | $1,529 |
Education | $1,000 |
Dr. Cristine Velazco is a pediatric general surgery specialist in Orlando, FL. Dr. Velazco is especially interested in anorectal problems, skin issues, and soft tissue problems. Her average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). She takes AvMed, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, she performed her residency at Mayo Clinic. She is affiliated with Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children.