Dr. Cristel Escalona, MD
Dr. Cristel Escalona, MD is a pediatrician in Edinburg, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities Valley Regional Medical Center and Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville.
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1201 W University Dr Edinburg, TX 78539Compare with other Pediatricians
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Dr. Cristel Escalona, MD is a pediatrician in Edinburg, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities Valley Regional Medical Center and Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville.Pediatrics
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
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University Of Texas Medical Branch
Medical School, 2004
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
71%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
77%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% lower than the national average
73%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean6% higher than the national average
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Compare Dr. Escalona with our nearby Pediatricians at Rio Grande Regional Hospital.
Make an appointment at Rio Grande Regional Hospital today at
(956) 443-3185.