Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
- Teenagers
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleCare Team
Banner Health Clinic
3493 South Mercy Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Banner Health Clinic
3493 South Mercy Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297
Banner Health Center
4375 East Irma Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050
About Marcela Cristea and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I feel immense gratitude knowing my work improves or changes the quality of life for the children that I treat. I treat all my patients the way I treat my own child.
Interests & Activities
My daughter Antonia was born a few years after I came to the United States. Ever since she was born I have felt privileged to be her mother. My daughter is a child with very special needs and taking care of her gave me a first-hand experience in dealing with the special education system. I volunteered in the school my daughter attended and was exposed to the day-to-day challenges in caring for children with special needs. Raising Antonia made me understand the great challenges that parents with special needs kids have to overcome. This experience has made me very sensitive to their needs.
Hospital Affiliations
Banner Desert Medical Center
Expertise
Education
- Residency: St. Vincent's Hospital & Medical Center, Pediatrics, 2005
- Medical School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Carol Davila, 1993
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2012
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Testimonials
4.8 out of 5.0
199 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
She is so nice, very professional and caring, listened to my concerns and provided a clear analysis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Dr Cristea was helpful and approachable. Wonderful discuss with her patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2025
Dr Cristea is kind and asks appropriate questions related to the visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
She is amazing and gentle
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Excellent professional, friendly, kind and helpful experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Dr Cristea is wonderful, we enjoy every visit with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Dr. Cristea is absolutely wonderful! She followed up with me quickly, she talked me through possible scenarios and next steps. Definitely very comforting during a somewhat scary time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
She is funny and my kids love that. She is very thorough and explains things well!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
She is sweet and cares about the well being of my child. Very attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
She was wonderful with my two girls! Extremely patient, caring, kind, and a great listener!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2024
Dr. Cristea always addresses my concerns and I never feel rushed. She's a very knowledgeable Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2024
Amazing Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2024
She is great with our son and answered all of our questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2024
She is always so nice kind thorough and gentle and she always listens she's a wonderful doctor and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2024
Good Dr. very approachable and respectful on our first visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2024
She genuinely cares for her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2024
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2024
Dr. Cristea is knowledgeable and she listened to my concerns. She called to check on my daughter after our visit which I really appreciated. This made me feel more supported in dealing with a new diagnosis for my daughter.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2023
She listens and addresses my daughter's concerns at every appt, and takes the times to listen and give constructive feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2023
She genuinely cares for her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2023
Outstanding MD OVERALL.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2023
Overall great doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2023
Dr. Cristea has an exceptional rapport with her patients. Dr Cristea always listens to our needs and addresses them. I highly recommend Dr. Marcella Cristea.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2023
She is very thorough, interacted well with my toddler and helped answer all of my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2023
Doctor Cristea provides caring and nurturing engagement that promotes confidence in the health care system exemplifying the values, benefits, and importance of Banner's health care charter and mission.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2023
Answered all of my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2023
She is absolutely wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2023
Dr. Cristea is always kind, knowledgeable and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2023
Dr. Cristea channels excellence in clear and concise communications, knowledge, facts, and data with the framework in openness and transparency that creates, elevates, and cultivates a trustworthy and dependable relationships with the patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2023
Dr. Marcela Cristea is amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2023
She was very good to explain the problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2023
She listened to our concerns and was very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2023
Very nice. Took her time and answered all of our questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2023
She was friendly and quickly resolved my daughter's issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2023
Very nice and friendly person who takes her time in listening to you and your child.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2023
She is caring and messages after hours taking a personal interest of my children's care. She is one of a kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2023
Always so sweet and conversational with my child. Never feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2022
Dr.Cristea and the office staff are amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2022
Nice staff and Dr Cristea is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2022
Dr Christeau is wonderful! My daughter feels very comfortable with her and she is very thorough in her explanations so that the parent and the child understand everything.I highly recommend her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2022
Dr Cristea is a wonderful Dr for my teenagers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2022
Dr Cristea is a wonderful physician and has always been kind, caring and extremely knowledgeable throughout the years my children have been patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2021
Great experiences every time I take my child to his appointments. We live Dr Cristea , she's always professional and is very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2021
Dr Cristea is a great listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2021
This clinic is great! Everyone is always smiling and so helpful! Inara, was very pleasant rooming my daughter and Dr. Cristea was quick and efficient. We felt very well taken care of. I recommend this practice to everyone with children.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2021
Dr. Cristea is the best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2021
Been with Dr. Cristea for a long time. We love her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2020
Dr. Cristea is so kind and warm! She truly cares about her patients. I love her staff as well, and the front desk receptionist???s!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2022
Staff is friendly and professional. Always a short wait to be seen. Dr. Cristea takes the time to listen to concerns and explains everything clearly.
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