meet our team
Cristina Garcia, MD
Board-Certified Pediatrician
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
One of the best places to take your children to!!
One of the best places to take your children to!!
Delores C.
I love this office.
I love this office. They always get us in for same-day sick appointments. Extremely welcoming when you walk in the door and always clean Dr. Garcia always spend the time educating my kiddos as much as me!
Sara K.
Dr. Garcia is absolutely amazing!
Dr. Garcia is absolutely amazing! She has always been there for our family — caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in her patients. She listens, takes her time, and truly cares about getting to the root of any issue. Everything you’d hope for in a doctor, she has. We are so grateful to have her!
Theresa
NP Taylor is my favorite person.
NP Taylor is my favorite person, she always makes me feel like we are doing what’s best for our son and answers any questions we have.
Riley T.
Staff is always friendly and helpful.
Staff is always friendly and helpful!!!!!
Shaun A.
The staff at Pediatrics Associates are excellent.
The staff at Pediatrics Associates are excellent. My Child was sick all of a sudden and I was able to walk into the office with no issues and schedule my daughter to be seen. The staff did everything possible to fit her into their busy schedule. Thank you so much, Pediatrics Associates. My little girl is feeling great.
Fernando R.
Dr Garcia and staff are exceptional.
Dr Garcia and staff are exceptional. I would highly recommend them.
Angela K.
From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out!
We love each and every one of the staff here! From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out! Everyone is so knowledgeable and I leave with the utmost confidence that my children will feel better, and that we have received the best care/diagnosis while there! Thank you to Dr. Garcia and staff! You all are top notch!
Courtney B.
in and out even before our appointment.
We were in and out even before our appointment thank you
Karyn S.
Wonderful experience from the moment you walk in the door until you leave.
Wonderful experience from the moment you walk in the door until you leave. Dr. Garcia is an absolute gem.
Gabrielle E.
Siempre es un gusto visitar esta clínica.
Siempre es un gusto visitar esta clínica, el personal es muy profesional y amable y me encanta como tratan a mi bebé. Adoramos a la doctora Stephanie 🥰, las señoras de recepción y las enfermeras
Nathalie C.
Taylor is the Absolute Best!!
Taylor is the Absolute Best!!
leraine j.
excellent, efficient care.
Pediatrics Associates provides excellent, efficient care for my 3 children. I highly recommend their expert services.
Hank R.
One of the best places to take your children to!!
One of the best places to take your children to!!
Delores C.
I love this office.
I love this office. They always get us in for same-day sick appointments. Extremely welcoming when you walk in the door and always clean Dr. Garcia always spend the time educating my kiddos as much as me!
Sara K.
Dr. Garcia is absolutely amazing!
Dr. Garcia is absolutely amazing! She has always been there for our family — caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in her patients. She listens, takes her time, and truly cares about getting to the root of any issue. Everything you’d hope for in a doctor, she has. We are so grateful to have her!
Theresa
NP Taylor is my favorite person.
NP Taylor is my favorite person, she always makes me feel like we are doing what’s best for our son and answers any questions we have.
Riley T.
Staff is always friendly and helpful.
Staff is always friendly and helpful!!!!!
Shaun A.
The staff at Pediatrics Associates are excellent.
The staff at Pediatrics Associates are excellent. My Child was sick all of a sudden and I was able to walk into the office with no issues and schedule my daughter to be seen. The staff did everything possible to fit her into their busy schedule. Thank you so much, Pediatrics Associates. My little girl is feeling great.
Fernando R.
Dr Garcia and staff are exceptional.
Dr Garcia and staff are exceptional. I would highly recommend them.
Angela K.
From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out!
We love each and every one of the staff here! From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out! Everyone is so knowledgeable and I leave with the utmost confidence that my children will feel better, and that we have received the best care/diagnosis while there! Thank you to Dr. Garcia and staff! You all are top notch!
Courtney B.
in and out even before our appointment.
We were in and out even before our appointment thank you
Karyn S.
Wonderful experience from the moment you walk in the door until you leave.
Wonderful experience from the moment you walk in the door until you leave. Dr. Garcia is an absolute gem.
Gabrielle E.
Siempre es un gusto visitar esta clínica.
Siempre es un gusto visitar esta clínica, el personal es muy profesional y amable y me encanta como tratan a mi bebé. Adoramos a la doctora Stephanie 🥰, las señoras de recepción y las enfermeras
Nathalie C.
Taylor is the Absolute Best!!
Taylor is the Absolute Best!!
leraine j.
excellent, efficient care.
Pediatrics Associates provides excellent, efficient care for my 3 children. I highly recommend their expert services.
Hank R.