Summary

Dr. Cristina Checka specializes in surgery with a focus on surgical oncology, bringing over two decades of expertise to cancer care. She earned her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed her residency training at New York University. With 23 years of experience, Dr. Checka has developed specialized expertise in treating complex cancer cases that require surgical intervention.

Dr. Checka practices at multiple locations in the Houston area, including League City and Webster. She focuses on treating breast cancer, including advanced cases that have spread or returned after initial treatment. Her practice also includes caring for patients with Paget disease of the breast, a rare form of breast cancer. Dr. Checka utilizes various treatment approaches including specialized testing to guide treatment decisions and external beam radiation therapy. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 23 years of experience
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • New York University
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Cristina Margarita Checka has 3 locations

Md Anderson League City

2280 Gulf Fwy SLeague City, TX 77573
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Utmb Health League City Campus

2240 Gulf Fwy SLeague City, TX 77573

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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
23 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
League City , TXHouston , TXThe Woodlands , TXHouston , TX
Med School: Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine Med School: UT Health San Antonio, Long School of Medicine, San Antonio, Texas Med School: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Med School: University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Cristina Margarita Checka

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Humana
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Cristina Margarita Checka has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Cristina Margarita Checka has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York University

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated in 2009
Michigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated in 2003

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Dr. Cristina Checka's office is located at 2280 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX, 77573.
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