Dr. Cristine Velazco

Pediatric Surgeon · Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children

Surgeon Phoenix, AZ NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
4 years
since Oct 2022
Gender
Female

Experience

Pediatric SurgeonCurrent
Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children
Since Oct 2022 · 4 years · Phoenix, AZ

Education

University of Vermont College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Master of Science (M.S.)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Certificate
The College of William and Mary
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Skills

Neuroscience Healthcare Lifesciences Immunohistochemistry Confocal Microscopy Grant Writing Research Molecular Biology Medicine Life Sciences Clinical Research Data Analysis Hospitals Microsoft Office Public Speaking

About Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
500 to 999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
5131 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ

Professional Overview

Dr. Cristine Velazco is a Pediatric Surgeon, currently affiliated with Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children, based in Phoenix, AZ. As a surgeon, Dr. Velazco contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Phoenix, AZ. They have been with Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children for 4 years. Dr. Velazco holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Master of Science (M.S.), from University of Vermont College of Medicine and Virginia Commonwealth University. Core competencies include Neuroscience, Healthcare, Lifesciences, Immunohistochemistry, Confocal Microscopy. Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 500 to 999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit surgeon professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to surgeon specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Phoenix, AZ healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,604 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Surgeon specialty. Cristine Velazco is one of them.
  • 362 Surgeons are based in AZ (out of 27,246 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 45 contacts at Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Surgeon compensation in AZ: $365,000 – $768,000 (median $533,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Surgeons in AZ: Banner Health (25), Orthoarizona (12), Dignity Health (8).
  • 6% of Surgeons in AZ hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 74% of Surgeons in AZ have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Cristine Velazco located?

Dr. Cristine Velazco is based in Phoenix, AZ. They are currently affiliated with Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children.

What is Dr. Cristine Velazco's specialty?

Dr. Cristine Velazco specializes in Surgeon. Their current role is Pediatric Surgeon.

Where does Dr. Cristine Velazco currently work?

Dr. Cristine Velazco currently works at Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children. They have been there for 4 years.

What is Dr. Cristine Velazco's educational background?

Dr. Cristine Velazco attended University of Vermont College of Medicine and Virginia Commonwealth University.

How do I contact Dr. Cristine Velazco for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a Surgeon?

Recruiting surgeons typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for surgeons across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a Surgeon in AZ?

Surgeons in AZ typically earn $365,000 to $768,000 annually, with a median of $533,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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