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Dr. Brian Cruz is an internal medicine physician who brings 15 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at LSU Health Sciences. Dr. Cruz is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Cruz practices at multiple locations throughout Jefferson and New Orleans, Louisiana, with affiliations at Ochsner Medical Center, LCMC Health, and several other prominent hospitals including University Medical Center New Orleans and New Orleans VA Medical Center. He focuses on treating complex conditions such as respiratory failure and heart failure. His diagnostic expertise includes performing complete blood counts, chemistry panels, and kidney function tests to help guide patient treatment decisions.
Dr. Cruz practices at multiple locations throughout Jefferson and New Orleans, Louisiana, with affiliations at Ochsner Medical Center, LCMC Health, and several other prominent hospitals including University Medical Center New Orleans and New Orleans VA Medical Center. He focuses on treating complex conditions such as respiratory failure and heart failure. His diagnostic expertise includes performing complete blood counts, chemistry panels, and kidney function tests to help guide patient treatment decisions.
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Quick Facts
- 15 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Lsu Health Sciences
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 6 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Brian Richert Cruz has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Brian Richert Cruz, MD | Dr. Pedro Nelson Romaguera, MD | Dr. Ahmed G. Mohiuddin, MD | Dr. Sevetri Moore Guillaume, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 15 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Jefferson , LA | Metairie , LA | New Orleans , LA | SHREVEPORT , LA |
| Med School: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Brian Richert Cruz has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Brian Richert Cruz has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Lsu Health Sciences
Medical School
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Cruz affiliated with?
- Dr. Brian Cruz is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center, Lcmc Health, Ochsner Baptist Medical Center, University Medical Center New Orleans, Ochsner Hospital For Children, and New Orleans Va Medical Center.
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- Dr. Brian Cruz's office is located at 1401 Jefferson Hwy #3200, Jefferson, LA, 70121.
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