Dr. Carl W. Cruse, MD | Tampa, FL | Plastic Surgeon

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Dr. Cruse graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1972. He works in Tampa, FL and 3 other locations and specializes in Plastic Surgery, Oncology and Surgery. Dr. Cruse is affiliated with H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center And Research Institute Hospital Inc.

accepting new patients
4.1

10 Ratings
54 years of experience
70 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
5 written reviews
3 specialties
12 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.1

10 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 21 Minutes

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Provided follow-up after the visit: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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myname is Carroll Kilgore an I had cancer plastic surgery on my nose on may 07 2020 at Moffitt an I am doing great an I am 87 yrs old an Dr Cruse was very kind an sweet .Ii did fine an their is hardly a scar an I had a 3" inscision,. he did a flap over of skin an ididnt even take any drugs after praise the lord above. crk

July 1st, 2020

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I traveled to Moffit for Dr. Cruse to do my surgery from the Midwest and I am happy I did so. His approach was thorough and professional, and the result is outstanding. The entire team at Moffit was exceptional and if you need his services you will be well served by Dr. Cruse

August 26th, 2019

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Very focused and conscientious doctor. He is pleasant but a bit lacking in bedside manner which many patients value more highly than actual medical skills. Since he deals with cancer patients and burn victims I think their expectations of the final result may be unrealistically high.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 20th, 2015

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After being given a grave pre-op acessment of how my surgery was going to leave me "a droopy lip and trouble keeping liguids in your mouth" by the first surgeon I consulted at Shands in Gainesville,I am very thankful I checked with Moffitt in Tampa and Dr. Cruse. I have had the misfortune of needing 3 melanoma surgeries, but I will not consider any other Dr. than Dr. Cruse. I have to point out the scars to people, (most do not even notice) and I am happy to report I have no trouble at all keeping liquids in my mouth. Dr. Cruse gets my highest rating!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 25th, 2013

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Dr. Cruze is very informative and very caring. We were very impressed.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 26th, 2010

Tampa General Hospital

1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606

Tel: (813) 844-7000

H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center And Research Institute Hospital Inc

12902 Usf Magnolia DrTampa, FL 33612

Tel: (813) 745-4673

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

Broward Medical Associates Of South Florida

7390 NW 5th St Ste 3Plantation, FL 33317

Tel: (954) 424-9300

Usf Carol And Frank Morsani Center For Advanced Healthcare

13330 Usf Laurel DrTampa, FL 33612

Tel: (813) 974-2201

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

Sat8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun8:00 am - 5:00 pm

James A Haley Va Medical Center

13000 Bruce B Downs BlvdTampa, FL 33612

Tel: (813) 972-2000


Dr. Carl Wayne Cruse, MD	Dr. Thomas Su	Dr Nicolas Pablo Villanustre, MD	Dr. Ravinder Jarial, DO
Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery	Plastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (10 Ratings)	4.2 (37 Ratings)	4.5 (106 Ratings)	5 (7 Ratings)
54 Years of Experience		18 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Tampa , FL	Tampa , FL	Clearwater , FL	West Palm Beach , FL
Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine		Med School: Universidad de la Rebublica - Montevideo, Uruguay	Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Cosmetic Surgery
Dermabrasion
Hair Restoration
Head and Neck Cancer
Laser Resurfacing
Lymph Node Excision (Lymph node removal)
Melanoma
Oncology
Reconstructive Surgery
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Surgery

Dr. Carl Wayne Cruse holds an active medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Florida that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Cruse's NPI number is 1568474997.

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