Main offices:  Bushwick  Ridgewood  

Christine Barros Veguilla, MD

Education:
Undergraduate: University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, USA
Medical School:  Valley Children’s Healthcare, Madera, California, USA
Residency: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
Additional languages:  Spanish

How did you get into pediatrics?
I’ve always enjoyed interacting with kids and having the best conversations with them. During medical school, my Pediatrics rotation was the rotation I most enjoyed and I completely fell in love with primary care and the preventative medicine aspect of it.

Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

Where do you live now?
I live in Manhattan in New York.

What do you look forward to most about working in your neighborhood office?
I’m most looking forward to getting know the patients in the neighborhood and what their needs are so I can serve them to the best of my abilities.

What keeps you motivated?
Seeing my patients do well is what motivates me most.

What do you do for fun?
I love to watch movies, listen to podcasts, and play with my dog.