Cristina Sanchez Lopez, PA-C, a Certified Physician Assistant with Sanger Pediatrics

Get to know Certified Physician Associate Ms. Cristina Sanchez Lopez, who serves patients in Sanger, California.

Ms. Sanchez Lopez is a certified physician Associate at Sanger Pediatrics based in Sanger, California.

Standing as the sole pediatric specialist practice within the community, Sanger Pediatrics is dedicated to upholding the highest standard of care for all patients, spanning from newborns to 21-year-olds. The practice places a strong emphasis on preventive medicine and is committed to educating children on matters related to their health, nutrition, and the significance of regular exercise.

Throughout her academic career, Ms. Sanchez Lopez earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology from the University of California, Sana Cruz in 1977. She pursued her dream further by graduating from the Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Medical School in 1983, and then went on to complete the Physician Assistant Program at the University of California, Davis in 1992.

Holding vital certifications, Ms. Sanchez Lopez is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), which is the only certifying organization for PAs in the United States. Additionally, she is certified to perform CPR, demonstrating her commitment to patient care and safety.

Reflecting her dedication to staying informed and connected within her field, Ms. Sanchez Lopez is actively involved in several professional associations. She is a valued member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the California Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Physician Associates for Latino Health.

A physician assistant is a health care practitioner who practices medicine in collaboration with physicians. They examine patients, prescribe medicine, and order diagnostic tests. In most cases, they work under the supervision of physicians or surgeons, but they can work more independently in some states, rural areas, and inner-city areas, consulting with physicians only when they need help with cases.

As a respected member of the medical community, Ms. Sanchez Lopez attributes her success to having always wanted to be in the medical field since she was a young girl.

Learn More about Ms. Cristina Sanchez Lopez:

Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/82287916 or through Sanger Pediatrics, https://sangerpediatricsca.com/

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