Christie de la Vega, MD

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Pediatric Hospitalist

Dr. de la Vega is employed by Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists, the physician-led multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. She is an attending physician within the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Dr. de la Vega earned her medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She completed both her residency in pediatrics and fellowship in pediatric hospital medicine at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Her clinical interests include counseling patients and families, as well as quality improvement projects.

Dr. de la Vega is board certified in general pediatrics and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association. She has served as a volunteer with a variety of community-based and medical organizations.

Dr. de la Vega sees patients at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital main campus. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, and conversant in Portuguese.


Montarroyos, S.S., Payson, A., De La Vega, C., et al (2023). Outpatient Sedation and Risks (Including Dental). Pediatrics in Review, 44(4), 203-212. View in Pubmed

Primary Office

Address:
Nicklaus Children's Hospitalist Services
3100 SW 62 Ave -Main Bldg-3rd Flr - Hospitalist
Miami, FL 33155
Phone Number:
305-668-5500

Education

Fellowship - Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Residency - Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Medical School - Ponce School of Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatric Hospital Medicine) - Certified
American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) - Certified