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Cristina Garcia, MD
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Serving at:
Languages spoken:
English & Spanish
Q&A with Dr. Garcia
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Favorite Movie: Encanto. Favorite Cartoon: Bugs Bunny
What is your favorite children's book and why?
The Winnie the Pooh stories because they send out genuine sweet messages that inspire young minds.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
The Easy Bake oven and the sewing machine, I also loved life-like baby dolls.
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
My greatest inspiration is when I see babies grow up to be awesome young adults and I feel I contributed to this.
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Boating, Kayaking, Gardening with Orchids and other indoor plants, Cooking-especially new recipes. Reading about alternative medicine and natural remedies, reading about Stoicism and the principals. Learning about Mindfulness and staying in the moment. Learning a new language-I am working on Italian.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
I enjoy working with children and babies, I enjoy watching them grow and becoming a very important part of their lives. I enjoy being a role model for them. I enjoy teaching my families about proper nutrition from the newborn states and every year after that. I enjoy advocating for children and watching them be successful young adults.
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
I have been in private and community practice for 20 years in the Volusia area. I truly enjoy watching my patients grow and become amazing young adults. I feel that the secret is truly caring for the children and becoming a part of their life. I feel that continuity of care is so important, developing positive rapport with children and their families. I take pride in treating everyone with respect and care. This also helps build the child's trust in the "doctor's office" so they learn that it is not a place that they need to fear.
How do you accommodate patients with special needs?
Depends on the special needs of the patient.
Nutrition and Weight Management
Developmental Milestones and Delays
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Doctor of Medicine from Universidad Central del Este (1982 - 1986)
Residency:
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children (1994 - 1997)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Where to find Dr. Garcia:
New Smyrna
- Monday: 8AM–5:30PM
- Tuesday: 8AM–5:30PM
- Wednesday: 8AM–5:30PM
- Thursday: 8AM–5:30PM
- Friday: 8AM–5:30PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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