Carolina Vivar Cruz, MD

Dr. Carolina Vivar Cruz specializes in neurology with advanced training in vascular neurology, focusing on conditions affecting the brain's blood vessels and circulation. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil and completed her residency at Geisinger Medical Center in 2020. Dr. Cruz furthered her expertise through a fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center in New York, completing this specialized training in 2021. With 19 years of experience in medicine, she provides care in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Cruz practices at multiple Geisinger locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Wilkes Barre, Danville, and Scranton. She treats patients experiencing growing pains, joint pain, and limping difficulties. Her approach to care includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients regain function and mobility. When urgent neurological situations arise, she provides emergency care to address immediate …patient needs.