Cristina Baldassari, MD


Phone: (757) 668-9327
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Education
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Children's National Medical Center
Certification
American Board of Otolaryngology
Sleep Medicine
Personal Statement
I am passionate about working with children and enjoy working in an environment where all of the staff share this same sentiment.
Bio
A Delaware native, Dr. Baldassari is a professor in the pediatric otolaryngology department at CHKD and is involved in several professional societies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has lectured on the topic of pediatric sleep apnea both regionally and nationally and is currently the Chair of the Sleep Disorders Committee for the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. She is also the recipient of numerous grants to support her research focused on improving the care of children with sleep apnea.
She lives in Virginia Beach with her husband, her three children, and their puppy, Dean. She enjoys running, hiking, and volleyball.
Additional Information
Research Area
- Pediatric sleep apnea
Clinical Interests
- Ear infections
- Sleep apnea
- Neck masses and airway anomalies
- Sleep disorders
Honors & Awards
- Virginia Business Magazine "Top Doc" 2024, 2025
- American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Distinguished Service Award
- Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Star Reviewer for the Journal of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Publications
- View Dr. Baldassari's publications at PubMed
Refer to EVMS Ear, Nose and Throat

Exceptional Surgical Care
Level I Children's Surgery Center