Summary

Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz specializes in oncology and internal medicine, bringing 18 years of experience to cancer care and comprehensive medical treatment. She earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and has dedicated her career to helping patients navigate complex cancer diagnoses and treatments. Dr. Ortiz-Cruz is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling her to provide compassionate care to a diverse patient population.

Dr. Ortiz-Cruz practices at multiple locations throughout Chandler and Mesa, Arizona, with her primary affiliation at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. She focuses on treating breast cancer, including metastatic and recurrent cases, as well as Paget disease of the breast. Her treatment approach includes intravenous chemotherapy and infusion therapy to deliver targeted cancer treatments. Patients have given Dr. Ortiz-Cruz an average rating of 4.3 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in her expertise and care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 18 years of experience
  • 66 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ross University School Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Karen Lynette Ortiz-Cruz has 7 locations

Ironwood Cancer And Research Center Chandler

695 S Dobson RdChandler, AZ 85224
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ironwood Cancer And Research Center Mesa Dobson

1432 S Dobson Rd Ste 106Mesa, AZ 85202
Mon7:15 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:15 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:15 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:15 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:15 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ironwood Cancer And Research Center Chandler

685 S Dobson RdChandler, AZ 85224
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital

483 W Seed Farm RdSacaton, AZ 85147

Gila River Health Care Haupal Health Center

3042 W Queen Creek RdChandler, AZ 85248
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OncologyNurse PractitionerNephrologyNephrology
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4.3 
18 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese, French, Vietnamese, German, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Chandler , AZPhoenix , AZSun Lakes , AZScottsdale , AZ
Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: UNIVERSIDAD DE SANTIAGO DE CHILE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Lynette Ortiz-Cruz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Golden Rule - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Alliance - Medicare
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthChoice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Magellan Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mercy Care - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Physicians Mutual
  • PreferredOne
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SIHO Insurance Services
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Lynette Ortiz-Cruz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Lynette Ortiz-Cruz has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

18 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Ross University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2008

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Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz is affiliated with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.

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