Summary

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.

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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 locations

Dr. Brian Richert Cruz

1401 Jefferson Hwy #3200Jefferson, LA 70121

Dr. Brian Richert Cruz

1401 Jefferson HwyJefferson, LA 70121

Ochsner Medical Center

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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4.3 
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 , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LASHREVEPORT , 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
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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

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

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.
Where is Dr. Brian Cruz's office located?
Dr. Brian Cruz's office is located at 1401 Jefferson Hwy #3200, Jefferson, LA, 70121.
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