Dr. Cristina Pecci, D.O., is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and women’s heart health. A Midwestern University graduate, she completed her residency and fellowships at St. Joseph’s and Banner Good Samaritan, alongside advanced imaging training at the University of Arizona.
Dr. Cristina Pecci, D.O., is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and women’s heart health. A Midwestern University graduate, she completed her residency and fellowships at St. Joseph’s and Banner Good Samaritan, alongside advanced imaging training at the University of Arizona.
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The best! Knowlegable and caring!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Pecci is very knowledgeable and takes her time and answers any and all questions that I do have and I feel so comfortable with her providing my care
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
She listens and is very understanding. Her staff is nice as well.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Pecci is awesome.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Great communication and interest in my health issues
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Pecci really listened to me and my wife during my our introductory visit. She was very informative and clear in her answers and explanations.
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Pecci takes the appropriate amount of time & interest in her patients. She listens & never makes you feel rushed. I feel very comfortable & confident in the care she is providing to my elderly mother.
Oh, and a shout-out to get front office & nurses. They are caring, polite & pleasant!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
I appreciate Dr Pecci she takes time to listen and answers any questions I have.I
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Attentive - listens to patient. Provides good explanations of recommendations. Very competent doctor.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
She always has a plan of attack
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
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HVCA: Central Phoenix Office
1331 N. 7th Street Suite 375 Phoenix, AZ 85006
HVCA: Tempe Office
1492 S. Mill Ave Suite 114 Tempe, AZ 85281
Dr. Cristina Pecci, D.O., began her academic and medical journey in the Midwest. Originally from Detroit, she completed her medical degree at Midwestern University, earning her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine before moving to Arizona to continue her postgraduate training.
She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, where she developed a strong foundation in managing complex cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Pecci continued her training with advanced fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease at both Banner Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, followed by specialized training in advanced cardiac imaging at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix.
Her fellowship experience included extensive work in nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, vascular interpretation, and transesophageal echocardiography, allowing her to deliver highly specialized and comprehensive cardiovascular evaluations. She focuses on coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and women’s cardiovascular health, while emphasizing prevention, early detection, and personalized treatment plans.
Dr. Pecci is known for her patient-centered communication style, ensuring individuals feel informed, supported, and actively involved in shared decision-making. She brings a unique combination of clinical expertise and real-world perspective to her practice. Before her medical career, she was a competitive amateur boxer, placing in national tournaments and developing the discipline, resilience, and dedication that now define her approach to patient care.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys volunteering, cooking, staying active, and spending time with loved ones, maintaining a balanced and well-rounded lifestyle that she brings into her interactions with patients.
Dr. Pecci is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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The best! Knowlegable and caring!
Dr Pecci is very knowledgeable and takes her time and answers any and all questions that I do have and I feel so comfortable with her providing my care
She listens and is very understanding. Her staff is nice as well.
Dr. Pecci is awesome.
Great communication and interest in my health issues
Dr Pecci really listened to me and my wife during my our introductory visit. She was very informative and clear in her answers and explanations.
Dr Pecci takes the appropriate amount of time & interest in her patients. She listens & never makes you feel rushed. I feel very comfortable & confident in the care she is providing to my elderly mother. Oh, and a shout-out to get front office & nurses. They are caring, polite & pleasant!
I appreciate Dr Pecci she takes time to listen and answers any questions I have.I
Attentive - listens to patient. Provides good explanations of recommendations. Very competent doctor.
She always has a plan of attack