Summary

Dr. Carolina Vivar Cruz specializes in neurology with advanced training in vascular neurology, focusing on conditions affecting blood vessels in the brain and nervous system. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil and completed her residency at Geisinger Medical Center in 2020. Dr. Vivar Cruz further enhanced her expertise through a fellowship in vascular neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York, which she completed in 2021. With 19 years of experience in medicine, she is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Vivar Cruz practices at multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Wilkes Barre, Danville, and Scranton. She specializes in treating patients who have experienced strokes and other cerebrovascular conditions. Her expertise includes caring for individuals with weakness following neurological events. Dr. Vivar Cruz incorporates various therapeutic approaches into patient care, including physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients regain function and mobility.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 19 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University of Rochester Medical Center-New York
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Carolina Vivar Cruz has 3 locations

Geisinger Medical Office Building Wyoming Valley

950 E Mountain BlvdWilkes Barre, PA 18711
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Geisinger Multi-Specialty Clinic Danville

35 JUSTIN DRDANVILLE, PA 17821
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Geisinger Neuroscience Scranton

3 W Olive St # AScranton, PA 18508
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Carolina Vivar Cruz, MDDr. Olga A. Katz, MDDr. Abigail L Chua, DODr. Anthony Noto, MD
NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
4.8 
19 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Russian Speaks English Speaks English
Wilkes Barre , PAPhiladelphia , PAWilkes Barre , PADanville , PA
Med School: Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil Med School: State Univ Of Medicine And Pharmacy Nicolae Testemitanu Fac Of Med Med School: Hospital of PCOM - Parkview Med School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carolina Vivar Cruz

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Carolina Vivar Cruz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Carolina Vivar Cruz has the following area of expertise

  • Vascular Neurology

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Rochester Medical Center-New York2021

Residency

Geisinger Medical Center2020

Medical School

Universidad Catolica De Santiago De GuayaquilGraduated in 2007

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What languages does Dr. Carolina Vivar Cruz speak?
Dr. Carolina Vivar Cruz speaks Spanish and English.
Where is Dr. Carolina Vivar Cruz's office located?
Dr. Carolina Vivar Cruz's office is located at 950 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18711.
Does Dr. Carolina Vivar Cruz accept my insurance?
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