Dr Bruce L. Block, MD | Santa Cruz, CA | Pediatrics

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Dr Block graduated from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1990. Dr Block works in Santa Cruz, CA and specializes in Pediatrics. Dr Block is affiliated with Sutter Maternity And Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz, Dominican Hospital, El Camino Health and Watsonville Community Hospital.

accepting new patients
5

8 Ratings
36 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Hospital Health System
6 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
4 hospital affiliations
1 office location

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There are no words to even start describe how wonderful Dr. Block is. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and listens to both patients and parents. He understands parents fears and has an excellent way of coming up with the appropriate course of treatments. Kids love him and he truly goes above and beyond. More than once he has squeezed us in when their was an urgent illness. He always follows through and truly is the most compassionate doctor I have ever met. Feel so blessed to have my kids in his care!

May 10th, 2014

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Super with our son. He is patient, caring, sweet, down to earth, SMART. He is a great doctor and always helpful and never rushes you and he calls you back and even took care of a need we had when we were in Hawaii with an earache. Wow... give this man a raise.

January 11th, 2011

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I agree with the other positive reviews. Dr. Block really takes the time to listen and answer questions. My child has multiple medical problems and Dr. Block has not only become a trusted resource but has gone above and beyond to ensure my child is well-cared for by other specialists. He returns phone calls in a timely manner and seems to genuinely care.

December 22nd, 2010

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We love Dr. Block. He is caring and listens to our concerns. He has been our daughters pediatrician since she was 4 days old and we trust him completely. She is an "ear-baby", so we have taken her in for him to check her ears at least 25 times in her 2 years! Of course, she doesn't like this, but it has to be done. He always has me hold her while he looks in her ears, and yes, she cries, but she would cry if I looked in her ears too!! We HIGHLY recommend Dr. Block as a pediatrician. We have seen several other Dr.'s if he has been out of town, and none are even close to as good with her as he is. He answers all our questions and spends a lot of time listening and giving advice. He has called us back at all times of the night, even on Thanksgiving when he wasn't even on call!! That's what I call amazing!

September 1st, 2010

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Dr Block rocks - I felt like he has become a part of our family!

August 17th, 2009

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this is the best doctor ever in the whole entire world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

February 5th, 2009

Santa Cruz Center

2025 Soquel Ave Fl 2Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Tel: (831) 458-5555

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

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Dr Bruce L. Block, MD	Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton	Dr. Tamar Heisler	Dr. Harpreet Kaur Hansra, MD
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (6 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Chinese, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Santa Cruz , CA	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN	San Jose , CA
Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University	Med School: New York Medical College
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Wright State University Boonshoft School Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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