Summary

Dr. Christine Pestana is a surgeon with 12 years of experience specializing in surgical care. She earned her medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and completed her residency training at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Pestana is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Pestana practices at Baptist Health's Christine E. Lynn Women's Health and Wellness Institute in Boca Raton, Florida. She focuses on treating breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases and Paget disease of the breast. Her surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and scintimammography procedures. Patients have given her an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 12 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

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Boca Raton , FLLake Worth , FLLake Worth , FLGulf Breeze , FL
Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Lincoln Memorial University School of Medical Sciences Med School: Nova Southeastern University Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Christine Velazquez Pestana

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • EmblemHealth
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Christine Velazquez Pestana has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Christine Velazquez Pestana has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Christine Velazquez Pestana holds inactive and expired medical licenses in the states of North Carolina and Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2024 and an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University in 2014.

NPI Number

Christine Velazquez Pestana's NPI number is 1801209515.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Christine Pestana's office located?
Christine Pestana's office is located at 690 Meadows Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33486.
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